Beyond veto: Pres. Trump seeks more work-arounds to avoid Congress

Beyond veto: Pres. Trump seeks more work-arounds to avoid Congress

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's first congressional veto was more than a milestone: It signals a new era of ever more fraught relations between the two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.Pres.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's first congressional veto was more than a milestone: It signals a new era of ever more fraught relations between the two ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.Pres.

'A horrible act:' Pres. Trump downplays white nationalism threat after New Zealand massacre

'A horrible act:' Pres. Trump downplays white nationalism threat after New Zealand massacre

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by racist white nationalism after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president "a symbol of renewed white identity."Pres.

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by racist white nationalism after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president "a symbol of renewed white identity."Pres.

Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign have unionized

Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign have unionized

WASHINGTON -- Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 Democratic campaign have unionized, becoming the first presidential campaign staffers in history to do so.Sanders, campaigning in South Carolina on Friday, said he was proud of the distinction."We cannot just support unions with words, we must back it up with actions," he tweeted. "On this campaign and when we are in the White House, we are going make it easier for people to join unions, not harder."The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 confirmed that Sanders' campaign workers were the first to win union representation."We expect this will mean pay parity and transparency on the campaign, with no gender bias or harassment, and equal treatment for every worker, whether they're in Washington, D.C., Iowa, New Hampshire or anywhere else," UFCW Local 400 President Mark P.

WASHINGTON -- Workers on Bernie Sanders' 2020 Democratic campaign have unionized, becoming the first presidential campaign staffers in history to do so.Sanders, campaigning in South Carolina on Friday, said he was proud of the distinction."We cannot just support unions with words, we must back it up with actions," he tweeted. "On this campaign and when we are in the White House, we are going make it easier for people to join unions, not harder."The United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400 confirmed that Sanders' campaign workers were the first to win union representation."We expect this will mean pay parity and transparency on the campaign, with no gender bias or harassment, and equal treatment for every worker, whether they're in Washington, D.C., Iowa, New Hampshire or anywhere else," UFCW Local 400 President Mark P.

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency due to flooding

Gov. Evers declares State of Emergency due to flooding

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to flooding caused by rapid snow melt and rain.“Many residents and communities across our state have been responding to flooding that has impacted homes, businesses, and cities and towns across Wisconsin,” Governor Evers said. “The warm temperatures and rain the last few days have caused much of the heavy snowpack and ice to melt resulting in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise.

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin due to flooding caused by rapid snow melt and rain.“Many residents and communities across our state have been responding to flooding that has impacted homes, businesses, and cities and towns across Wisconsin,” Governor Evers said. “The warm temperatures and rain the last few days have caused much of the heavy snowpack and ice to melt resulting in flooding, ice jams, and rivers and creeks to rise.

'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend

'Celebrate responsibly:' Miller Lite, MCTS offer free rides over St. Patrick's Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Transit System, Miller Brewing, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to encourage responsible celebrations over the upcoming 2019 St.

Senate votes to terminate Pres. Trump's border national emergency order

Senate votes to terminate Pres. Trump's border national emergency order

WASHINGTON -- In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt President Trump's emergency order.

WASHINGTON -- In a stunning rebuke, the Republican-controlled Senate has voted to terminate President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.The Senate voted 59-41 for a resolution to halt President Trump's emergency order.

5 governors, including Gov. Evers, opposed Pres. Trump's plan to cut Great Lakes spending

5 governors, including Gov. Evers, opposed Pres. Trump's plan to cut Great Lakes spending

LANSING, Mich. — Governors of five states oppose President Donald Trump's call for a 90 percent spending cut for a Great Lakes cleanup program.The president's 2020 budget offers $30 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which gets $300 million most years.

LANSING, Mich. — Governors of five states oppose President Donald Trump's call for a 90 percent spending cut for a Great Lakes cleanup program.The president's 2020 budget offers $30 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which gets $300 million most years.

'Reckless and unconstitutional:' Wisconsin joins lawsuit over Pres. Trump's border emergency

'Reckless and unconstitutional:' Wisconsin joins lawsuit over Pres. Trump's border emergency

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 13 announced that he authorized Attorney General Josh Kaul to join the State of Wisconsin as a plaintiff in California, et al.

MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 13 announced that he authorized Attorney General Josh Kaul to join the State of Wisconsin as a plaintiff in California, et al.

President Trump issues 'emergency order' to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9 jets

President Trump issues 'emergency order' to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8, Max 9 jets

WASHINGTON -- As country after country grounded Boeing's 737 Max jets after a deadly crash Sunday in Ethiopia, U.S. air safety regulators remained resolute in their refusal to do so — until Wednesday.That's when the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order keeping the planes on the tarmac.

WASHINGTON -- As country after country grounded Boeing's 737 Max jets after a deadly crash Sunday in Ethiopia, U.S. air safety regulators remained resolute in their refusal to do so — until Wednesday.That's when the Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order keeping the planes on the tarmac.

2020 DNC to have 'very limited guest passes,' but loads of volunteer opportunities

2020 DNC to have 'very limited guest passes,' but loads of volunteer opportunities

MILWAUKEE -- One day after the announcement, work was already underway Tuesday, March 12 to get Milwaukee ready to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

MILWAUKEE -- One day after the announcement, work was already underway Tuesday, March 12 to get Milwaukee ready to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention.