Barr scours Pres. Trump-Russia report to see how much to open
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr scoured special counsel Robert Mueller's confidential report on the Russia investigation with his advisers Saturday, deciding how much Congress and the American public will get to see about the two-year probe into President Donald Trump and Moscow's efforts to elect him.Barr was on pace to release his first summary of Mueller's findings on Sunday, people familiar with the process said.The attorney general's decision on what to finally disclose seems almost certain to set off a fight with congressional Democrats, who want access to all of Mueller's findings — and supporting evidence — on whether President Trump's 2016 campaign coordinated with Russia to sway the election and whether the president later sought to obstruct the investigation.No announcement was expected Saturday as Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller and oversaw much of his work, analyzed the report and labored to condense it into a summary letter of main conclusions.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr scoured special counsel Robert Mueller's confidential report on the Russia investigation with his advisers Saturday, deciding how much Congress and the American public will get to see about the two-year probe into President Donald Trump and Moscow's efforts to elect him.Barr was on pace to release his first summary of Mueller's findings on Sunday, people familiar with the process said.The attorney general's decision on what to finally disclose seems almost certain to set off a fight with congressional Democrats, who want access to all of Mueller's findings — and supporting evidence — on whether President Trump's 2016 campaign coordinated with Russia to sway the election and whether the president later sought to obstruct the investigation.No announcement was expected Saturday as Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller and oversaw much of his work, analyzed the report and labored to condense it into a summary letter of main conclusions.
'We have to be patient:' Local political expert reacts to the Mueller report release
MILWAUKEE -- Friday, March 22 was a big day in Washington and Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Friday, March 22 was a big day in Washington and Wisconsin.
Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe with no new indictments
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges Friday, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency but launching a fresh wave of political battles over the still-confidential findings.The report's details remained a mystery, accessible to only a handful of Justice Department officials while Attorney General William Barr prepared to release the "principal findings" soon.
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges Friday, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency but launching a fresh wave of political battles over the still-confidential findings.The report's details remained a mystery, accessible to only a handful of Justice Department officials while Attorney General William Barr prepared to release the "principal findings" soon.
Democratic Socialists group endorses Bernie Sanders for 2020
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Socialists of America has endorsed Vermont Sen.
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Socialists of America has endorsed Vermont Sen.
Florida man pleads guilty to mailing bombs to Pres. Trump foes
NEW YORK — A Florida man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending a wave of pipe bombs to CNN and prominent critics of President Donald Trump, attacks that harmed no one but created fear as the devices turned up, day after day, at locations across the country.Cesar Sayoc sobbed as he entered the plea before a federal judge in New York."I'm truly sorry," he said.He faces the possibility of a life sentence on 65 criminal counts, including using weapons of mass destruction and illegal mailing of explosives with intent to kill.Sayoc had been scheduled to go on trial this summer on charges that he mailed rudimentary bombs to 16 targets, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, several members of congress, former President Barack Obama and the actor Robert De Niro.Devices were also mailed to CNN offices in New York and Atlanta.He has been held without bail since his late-October arrest at a South Florida auto parts store.
NEW YORK — A Florida man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending a wave of pipe bombs to CNN and prominent critics of President Donald Trump, attacks that harmed no one but created fear as the devices turned up, day after day, at locations across the country.Cesar Sayoc sobbed as he entered the plea before a federal judge in New York."I'm truly sorry," he said.He faces the possibility of a life sentence on 65 criminal counts, including using weapons of mass destruction and illegal mailing of explosives with intent to kill.Sayoc had been scheduled to go on trial this summer on charges that he mailed rudimentary bombs to 16 targets, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, several members of congress, former President Barack Obama and the actor Robert De Niro.Devices were also mailed to CNN offices in New York and Atlanta.He has been held without bail since his late-October arrest at a South Florida auto parts store.
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President Trump says US recognizes Israeli control of Golan Heights
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it's time for the United States to recognize Israel's control over the disputed Golan Heights, an announcement that signals a shift in U.S. policy and comes ahead of the Israeli prime minister's planned visit next week to the White House.The administration has been considering recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967.
JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump said Thursday that it's time for the United States to recognize Israel's control over the disputed Golan Heights, an announcement that signals a shift in U.S. policy and comes ahead of the Israeli prime minister's planned visit next week to the White House.The administration has been considering recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967.
Judge blocks laws limiting powers of Wisconsin governor
MADISON — A judge on Thursday, March 21 temporarily blocked Wisconsin Republicans' contentious laws limiting the powers of new Democratic Gov.
MADISON — A judge on Thursday, March 21 temporarily blocked Wisconsin Republicans' contentious laws limiting the powers of new Democratic Gov.
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Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker joining GOP redistricting group
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Former Wisconsin Gov.
With Giannis out, Sexton's 25 leads Cavs over bruised Bucks
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton has left a sluggish, sometimes painful start to his pro career, behind him.He's taking off, and he might just take the Cavaliers with him.Sexton scored 25 points and became the first NBA rookie to score at least 23 in seven straight games since 1998 as Cleveland delayed Milwaukee from clinching the Central Division on Wednesday night with a 107-102 win over the bruised Bucks, who were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Sexton made a 3-pointer with 1:42 left and dropped a driving layup one minute later as the Cavs held on for one of their signature wins in an otherwise dismal season.Sexton's development has been one of the bright spots for the Cavs, who have undergone a coaching change and been riddled with injuries.
CLEVELAND — Collin Sexton has left a sluggish, sometimes painful start to his pro career, behind him.He's taking off, and he might just take the Cavaliers with him.Sexton scored 25 points and became the first NBA rookie to score at least 23 in seven straight games since 1998 as Cleveland delayed Milwaukee from clinching the Central Division on Wednesday night with a 107-102 win over the bruised Bucks, who were without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.Sexton made a 3-pointer with 1:42 left and dropped a driving layup one minute later as the Cavs held on for one of their signature wins in an otherwise dismal season.Sexton's development has been one of the bright spots for the Cavs, who have undergone a coaching change and been riddled with injuries.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to raise state unemployment benefits
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MADISON — Gov.
Happy birthday! President Trump's youngest son, Barron, turns 13
WASHINGTON — A teenager is calling the White House home again.President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron, turned 13 on Wednesday, the first day of spring break at the Maryland private school where he's a seventh-grader.Barron and his mother, Melania Trump, are keeping to tradition and spending the break at their Palm Beach, Florida, home.The Republican president was in Washington with plans for a trip to Ohio later Wednesday.There's no word on plans for a birthday celebration for Barron, whose full name is Barron William Trump.
WASHINGTON — A teenager is calling the White House home again.President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron, turned 13 on Wednesday, the first day of spring break at the Maryland private school where he's a seventh-grader.Barron and his mother, Melania Trump, are keeping to tradition and spending the break at their Palm Beach, Florida, home.The Republican president was in Washington with plans for a trip to Ohio later Wednesday.There's no word on plans for a birthday celebration for Barron, whose full name is Barron William Trump.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' task force to begin gathering water information
MADISON — A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos formed to study water pollution is set start gathering information.The panel is slated to hold a listening session Wednesday with the state Department of Natural Resources as well as the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.The panel has scheduled another listening session April 3.
MADISON — A task force that Assembly Speaker Robin Vos formed to study water pollution is set start gathering information.The panel is slated to hold a listening session Wednesday with the state Department of Natural Resources as well as the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Department of Health Services and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.The panel has scheduled another listening session April 3.
'Incredibly rewarding:' Brewers' Braun, Moustakas, Yelich inspired by offseason 'California Strong' effort
MILWAUKEE -- The offseason was unique in many ways for the Milwaukee Brewers.
MILWAUKEE -- The offseason was unique in many ways for the Milwaukee Brewers.
Attorney seeks pardon for Laurie Bembenek murder conviction
MADISON — The attorney for Wisconsin's famous runaway convict and convicted murderer Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek is asking Gov.
MADISON — The attorney for Wisconsin's famous runaway convict and convicted murderer Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek is asking Gov.
Pentagon lists possible project cuts to pay for wall
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to Congress on Monday as lawmakers tried figuring out which might be cut to pay for President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon sent a 20-page list of military construction projects to Congress on Monday as lawmakers tried figuring out which might be cut to pay for President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Attorney tries to persuade judge to toss lame-duck lawsuit
MADISON — An attorney for Republican legislators tried Monday, March 18 to persuade a Madison judge to throw out a lawsuit that challenges their lame-duck laws limiting the powers of the governor and attorney general, arguing lawmakers were within their rights to pass the statutes.A coalition of liberal-leaning groups headlined by the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in Dane County in January arguing the Legislature convened illegally to pass the laws in December.Republicans passed the laws during an all-night extraordinary session just weeks before Gov.
MADISON — An attorney for Republican legislators tried Monday, March 18 to persuade a Madison judge to throw out a lawsuit that challenges their lame-duck laws limiting the powers of the governor and attorney general, arguing lawmakers were within their rights to pass the statutes.A coalition of liberal-leaning groups headlined by the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in Dane County in January arguing the Legislature convened illegally to pass the laws in December.Republicans passed the laws during an all-night extraordinary session just weeks before Gov.
Tourism chief wants to lure visitors to Wisconsin by plane
MADISON — The state Department of Tourism's new leader says she wants to launch a new marketing campaign to draw visitors to Wisconsin by plane.Tourism Secretary Sara Meaney said in an interview Monday that she wants to use part of the additional $5 million Gov.
MADISON — The state Department of Tourism's new leader says she wants to launch a new marketing campaign to draw visitors to Wisconsin by plane.Tourism Secretary Sara Meaney said in an interview Monday that she wants to use part of the additional $5 million Gov.
