House to query 60 Trump officials in obstruction probe

WASHINGTON — Declaring it's "very clear" President Donald Trump obstructed justice, the chairman of the House committee in charge of impeachment says the panel is requesting documents Monday from more than 60 people from Trump's administration, family and business as part of a rapidly expanding Russia investigation.Rep.

Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Pres. Trump

NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders kicked off his presidential campaign Saturday miles from the rent-controlled apartment where he grew up in Brooklyn and forcefully made the case that he is nothing like fellow New Yorker President Donald Trump, proclaiming himself the Democrat best prepared to beat the incumbent in 2020."My experience as a child, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values.

All eyes on the QBs at NFL Scouting Combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- We all know Aaron Rodgers will again be the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers going into next season.

Pres. Trump asks China to remove tariffs on US farm products

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has asked China to remove its tariffs on U.S. farm products such as pork and beef.Pres.

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month for February, the NBA announced Friday, March 1.

Eyeing 2020, White House steps up 'socialism' attack on Democrats

WASHINGTON — As the White House gears up for the 2020 campaign, it's pressing the case that Democrats are rallying behind what it's calling the policies of "socialism."Trying to portray Democrats as out of step with ordinary Americans, Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the choice in the next election is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence."It was the latest step in a coordinated effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to drive up enthusiasm among the GOP base by sowing fears about the policies pushed by Democrats."The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America," Pence told the crowd of conservative activists.Pence also took aim at "Medicare for all" and the Green New Deal, policy proposals prominent in the crowded Democratic contest for the presidential nomination.The Medicare proposal really means "quality health care for none," Pence said.

Space Force would be by far the smallest military service

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's proposed Space Force, which faces an uncertain fate in Congress, would be the smallest military service — by far.Details of the Pentagon's proposal released Friday show the new service would have about 15,000 personnel, including an unspecified number of civilians, but would begin in 2020 as only a headquarters of about 200.

Highlights of Gov. Evers' state budget proposal

MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.

Michael Cohen returns to Capitol Hill after slamming President Trump as liar

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's former lawyer returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday for hours of closed-door questioning after publicly branding his former boss a racist and a con man who lied about business dealings in Russia and directed him to conceal extramarital relationships.Cohen was speaking privately Thursday to the House intelligence committee, the last of three appearances before Congress this week.Cohen, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to Congress and soon reports to prison for a three-year sentence, gave harsh testimony about President Trump on Wednesday.

Gov. Evers wants in-state tuition rates for all -- regardless of immigration status

MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers is calling for people living in Wisconsin illegally, to receive in-state tuition rates at University of Wisconsin System schools.At a press conference touting Milwaukee Area Technical College's plan to expand education opportunities for students of Hispanic heritage on Wednesday, Feb. 27, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett told the crowd that should include all students regardless of immigration status.

'Racist,' 'conman:' Michael Cohen assails President Trump before Congress

WASHINGTON — In a damning depiction of President Donald Trump, the president's former lawyer on Wednesday, Feb. 27 cast him as a racist and a con man who used his inner circle to cover up politically damaging allegations about sex, and lied throughout the 2016 election campaign about his business interests in Russia.Michael Cohen, who previously pleaded guilty to lying to Congress, told lawmakers that President Trump had advance knowledge and embraced the news that emails damaging to Hillary Clinton would be released during the campaign.

Pres. Trump, Kim share smiles, dinner before nuke talks: 'A lot of things are going to be solved'

HANOI, Vietnam — U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un projected optimism Wednesday, Feb. 27 as they opened high-stakes talks about curbing Pyongyang's pursuit of nuclear weapons, a problem that has bedeviled generations of leaders.The second summit between President Trump and Kim came against the backdrop of the American president's domestic troubles.

National Guard probing Illinois congressman's criticism of Evers' withdrawal of troops from border

MADISON — Wisconsin National Guard officials said Tuesday they're looking into whether to punish an Illinois congressman who belongs to the Wisconsin detachment for criticizing Gov.