Michael Cohen sues Trump Organization for $1.9M to cover cost of his defense
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming the Trump Organization broke a promise to pay his legal bills and owes at least $1.9 million to cover the cost of his defense.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in New York state court, claims the Trump Organization stopped paying Cohen's mounting legal fees after he began cooperating with federal prosecutors in their investigations related to President Trump's business dealings in Russia and attempts to silence women with embarrassing stories about his personal life.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming the Trump Organization broke a promise to pay his legal bills and owes at least $1.9 million to cover the cost of his defense.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in New York state court, claims the Trump Organization stopped paying Cohen's mounting legal fees after he began cooperating with federal prosecutors in their investigations related to President Trump's business dealings in Russia and attempts to silence women with embarrassing stories about his personal life.
MADISON — Gov.
'This is a national emergency:' Pres. Trump meets with Illinois congressman who deployed to border
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met Wednesday, March 6 with an Illinois congressman who was deployed last month to the U.S.-Mexico border with his Air National Guard unit.Republican Rep.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met Wednesday, March 6 with an Illinois congressman who was deployed last month to the U.S.-Mexico border with his Air National Guard unit.Republican Rep.
Wisconsin Guard: No problem with Illinois rep's criticism of Evers' troop withdrawal at border
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard has decided an Illinois congressman who serves as a Guard member did nothing wrong when he criticized Gov.
Milwaukee Co. supervisor introduces resolution supporting licenses for illegal immigrants
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez has introduced a resolution calling for Milwaukee County to endorse Governor Tony Evers' budget proposal that would allow people in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses and identification cards.The resolution supports "provisions in the 2019-2021 Biennial Wisconsin State Budget or a standalone bill for full driver license access to all Wisconsin residents regardless of fines imposed or immigration status."The resolution calls for the "restoration of access to driver's licenses for all Wisconsin residents regardless of immigration status" and the "cessation of suspending driver's licenses for those unable to pay fines or minor non-driving offenses."It will be considered by the Milwaukee County Board's Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.A news release said prominent community and government leaders were expected to attend the hearing, including Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, and Christine Neuman-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy organization.The release noted the public is always welcome at County Board committee meetings to provide public comment.The meeting takes place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.Governor Evers said the move would make Wisconsin roads and communities safer and strengthen the state's economy and families.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez has introduced a resolution calling for Milwaukee County to endorse Governor Tony Evers' budget proposal that would allow people in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses and identification cards.The resolution supports "provisions in the 2019-2021 Biennial Wisconsin State Budget or a standalone bill for full driver license access to all Wisconsin residents regardless of fines imposed or immigration status."The resolution calls for the "restoration of access to driver's licenses for all Wisconsin residents regardless of immigration status" and the "cessation of suspending driver's licenses for those unable to pay fines or minor non-driving offenses."It will be considered by the Milwaukee County Board's Judiciary, Safety and General Services Committee Thursday, March 7 at 1 p.m.A news release said prominent community and government leaders were expected to attend the hearing, including Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, and Christine Neuman-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy organization.The release noted the public is always welcome at County Board committee meetings to provide public comment.The meeting takes place at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.Governor Evers said the move would make Wisconsin roads and communities safer and strengthen the state's economy and families.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos forms task force for suicide prevention
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is forming a task force to work on suicide prevention.Vos announced the task force Wednesday.
MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is forming a task force to work on suicide prevention.Vos announced the task force Wednesday.
Man's dying wish fulfilled with call from President Trump
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A terminally ill Connecticut man who's a big supporter of President Donald Trump is getting a bucket list wish fulfilled, with help from his Democratic sister.Jay Barrett, of West Haven, who has cystic fibrosis, left the hospital to begin palliative care at his sister's home last weekend and asked for some sort of contact with the president before he dies.His sister, West Haven City Councilwoman Bridgette Hoskie, who describes herself as "100 percent Democrat," went on social media to help make it happen.
WEST HAVEN, Conn. — A terminally ill Connecticut man who's a big supporter of President Donald Trump is getting a bucket list wish fulfilled, with help from his Democratic sister.Jay Barrett, of West Haven, who has cystic fibrosis, left the hospital to begin palliative care at his sister's home last weekend and asked for some sort of contact with the president before he dies.His sister, West Haven City Councilwoman Bridgette Hoskie, who describes herself as "100 percent Democrat," went on social media to help make it happen.
Conan O'Brien to be the moderator at Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' book tour stop in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Television host Conan O'Brien will be the moderator for former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour stop in Milwaukee on March 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Television host Conan O'Brien will be the moderator for former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour stop in Milwaukee on March 14.
North Korea said to be rebuilding structures at rocket site
NORTH KOREA -- North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament steps, according to foreign experts and a South Korean lawmaker who was briefed by Seoul's spy service.The finding follows a high-stakes nuclear summit last week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump that ended without any agreement.South Korea's National Intelligence Service provided the assessment about the North's Tongchang-ri launch site to lawmakers during a private briefing Tuesday.
NORTH KOREA -- North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament steps, according to foreign experts and a South Korean lawmaker who was briefed by Seoul's spy service.The finding follows a high-stakes nuclear summit last week between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump that ended without any agreement.South Korea's National Intelligence Service provided the assessment about the North's Tongchang-ri launch site to lawmakers during a private briefing Tuesday.
Governor Evers says dust needs to settle on budget proposal
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
AG Josh Kaul joins multistate lawsuit challenging Pres. Trump's abortion rule
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined his first multistate lawsuit, signing on to an action challenging President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to set up obstacles for women seeking abortions.A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Kaul, filed the lawsuit Tuesday, March 5 in Oregon.
MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined his first multistate lawsuit, signing on to an action challenging President Donald Trump's administration's attempts to set up obstacles for women seeking abortions.A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Kaul, filed the lawsuit Tuesday, March 5 in Oregon.
Gov. Tony Evers' cabinet pick had 2005 felony child abuse charge
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 rematch with President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview posted Monday by New York TV station News12 .Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says, "I'm going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe."She says, "What's at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me."She says she has spoken with several of the candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and has told them, "Don't take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises" from the Trump administration.
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton says she won't run for president in 2020, but vows she's "not going anywhere."The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview posted Monday by New York TV station News12 .Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says, "I'm going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe."She says, "What's at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now are deeply troubling to me."She says she has spoken with several of the candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and has told them, "Don't take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises" from the Trump administration.
Gov. Tony Evers releases note Scott Walker left him after initially refusing
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to obtain driver's licenses? Gov. Evers says yes
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
MADISON -- Should people who are in the United States illegally be allowed to obtain driver's licenses?
Pres. Trump treats championship North Dakota State players to Big Macs, Chick-fil-A
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
WASHINGTON — The smell of burgers and fries wafted through the State Dining Room as President Donald Trump celebrated the championship football players from North Dakota State on Monday, March 4 with fast food, like he did when he honored the national champion Clemson Tigers.President Trump told the football team he could have had White House chefs prepare a meal, but "I know you people very well."The players laughed with the president while eyeing stacks of Big Macs and Chick-fil-A sandwiches on a long table in the center of the room.
Gov. Evers wants to expand DMV hours for voter IDs
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Melania Trump opens 3-state tour to promote 'Be Best'
TULSA, Okla. — Melania Trump is in Oklahoma to open a three-state tour to highlight all three components of her "Be Best" childhood initiative.The first lady on Monday is visiting the Dove School of Discovery, a Tulsa elementary school that the White House says incorporates character education in its curriculum.
TULSA, Okla. — Melania Trump is in Oklahoma to open a three-state tour to highlight all three components of her "Be Best" childhood initiative.The first lady on Monday is visiting the Dove School of Discovery, a Tulsa elementary school that the White House says incorporates character education in its curriculum.