Gov. Tony Evers, Foxconn say Wisconsin project moving forward
MOUNT PLEASANT — Wisconsin Gov.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Wisconsin Gov.
'Be safe out there:' Mayor Barrett says city's goal is to resume normal operations on Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, flanked by other senior staff, offered an update on Wednesday, Jan. 30 on how the city is handling the bitter cold temperatures that have blanketed most of the Midwest.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, flanked by other senior staff, offered an update on Wednesday, Jan. 30 on how the city is handling the bitter cold temperatures that have blanketed most of the Midwest.
'Stay inside:' Mayor Tom Barrett, health officials talk about preparations for bitter cold
MILWAUKEE -- The cold is so dangerous the City of Milwaukee has declared a cold emergency.
MILWAUKEE -- The cold is so dangerous the City of Milwaukee has declared a cold emergency.
State of emergency: Gov. Evers orders state offices closed on Wednesday amid extreme cold
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency in response to the winter storm and potentially life-threatening temperatures.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency in response to the winter storm and potentially life-threatening temperatures.
President Trump, Speaker Pelosi agree on Feb. 5 for State of the Union address
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's invitation to deliver his State of the Union speech on Feb. 5, a week later than originally scheduled because of the partial government shutdown."It is my great honor to accept," President Trump said in a letter to Pelosi. "We have a great story to tell and yet, great goals to achieve!"The speech had initially been scheduled for Jan. 29, but Pelosi postponed it amid what turned into a 35-day partial government shutdown over President Trump's demand for border wall funding.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's invitation to deliver his State of the Union speech on Feb. 5, a week later than originally scheduled because of the partial government shutdown."It is my great honor to accept," President Trump said in a letter to Pelosi. "We have a great story to tell and yet, great goals to achieve!"The speech had initially been scheduled for Jan. 29, but Pelosi postponed it amid what turned into a 35-day partial government shutdown over President Trump's demand for border wall funding.
Governor Evers declares State of Emergency in response to winter storm, cold
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin in response to the ongoing winter storm and the pending dangerous wind chills that will blanket the state the rest of the week.“I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in,” said Gov.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers has declared a State of Emergency for the entire state of Wisconsin in response to the ongoing winter storm and the pending dangerous wind chills that will blanket the state the rest of the week.“I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in,” said Gov.
Government report says US budget deficit set to hit $897B
WASHINGTON — A government report released Monday says that the U.S. budget deficit is set to hit $897 billion this year and predicts that economic growth will slow as the effects of President Donald Trump's tax cut on business investment begin to drop off.The new Congressional Budget Office Report predicts a $118 billion increase over last year's $779 billion deficit.
WASHINGTON — A government report released Monday says that the U.S. budget deficit is set to hit $897 billion this year and predicts that economic growth will slow as the effects of President Donald Trump's tax cut on business investment begin to drop off.The new Congressional Budget Office Report predicts a $118 billion increase over last year's $779 billion deficit.
Lawyer says 12 undocumented immigrants fired from Trump National Golf Club
NEW YORK — A dozen immigrant workers at one of President Donald Trump's golf clubs in New York who are in the U.S. illegally were fired this month even though managers had known about their legal status for years, a lawyer for the workers said Saturday.As the president railed during the partial government shutdown against immigrants coming into the country illegally, a manager at the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County called a dozen immigrant workers into a room one by one Jan. 18 and fired them, said lawyer Anibal Romero.Many of them had worked at the club for a dozen or more years, he said, and managers knew they had submitted phony documents but looked the other way."This is bogus.
NEW YORK — A dozen immigrant workers at one of President Donald Trump's golf clubs in New York who are in the U.S. illegally were fired this month even though managers had known about their legal status for years, a lawyer for the workers said Saturday.As the president railed during the partial government shutdown against immigrants coming into the country illegally, a manager at the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County called a dozen immigrant workers into a room one by one Jan. 18 and fired them, said lawyer Anibal Romero.Many of them had worked at the club for a dozen or more years, he said, and managers knew they had submitted phony documents but looked the other way."This is bogus.
White House: President Trump OK with 2nd shutdown over border wall spat
WASHINGTON — Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says President Donald Trump is prepared for another government shutdown if Congress won't work with him to secure the southern border.Mulvaney says President Trump doesn't want to see federal agencies closed again and doesn't want to declare a national emergency either.
WASHINGTON — Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney says President Donald Trump is prepared for another government shutdown if Congress won't work with him to secure the southern border.Mulvaney says President Trump doesn't want to see federal agencies closed again and doesn't want to declare a national emergency either.
President Trump ally Roger Stone charged with lying about hacked emails
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's confidant Roger Stone has been charged with lying about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton's 2016 election bid.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's confidant Roger Stone has been charged with lying about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton's 2016 election bid.
President Trump signs bill to end government shutdown
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has signed a bill that temporarily opens the federal government for three weeks, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.The White House says Pres.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has signed a bill that temporarily opens the federal government for three weeks, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days.The White House says Pres.
President Trump's retreat: Shutdown ends without wall money -- for now
WASHINGTON — Submitting to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump agreed to a deal Friday to reopen the government for three weeks, backing down from his demand that Congress give him money for his border wall before federal agencies get back to work.Standing alone in the Rose Garden, President Trump said he would sign legislation funding shuttered agencies until Feb. 15 and try again to persuade lawmakers to finance his long-sought wall.
WASHINGTON — Submitting to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump agreed to a deal Friday to reopen the government for three weeks, backing down from his demand that Congress give him money for his border wall before federal agencies get back to work.Standing alone in the Rose Garden, President Trump said he would sign legislation funding shuttered agencies until Feb. 15 and try again to persuade lawmakers to finance his long-sought wall.
President Trump donates $100,000 from salary to alcoholism research
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has donated his salary from the third-quarter of 2018 to the federal agency that researches alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.The White House says President Trump donated $100,000 to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Alcoholism is a personal issue for the president.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has donated his salary from the third-quarter of 2018 to the federal agency that researches alcoholism and alcohol-related problems.The White House says President Trump donated $100,000 to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.Alcoholism is a personal issue for the president.
'We have reached a deal:' President Trump, Congress leaders reach deal to end shutdown
WASHINGTON — Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president's demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump announced the agreement to break the 35-day impasse as intensifying delays at the nation's airports and widespread disruptions brought new urgency to efforts to resolve the standoff."I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government," he said from the Rose Garden.After saying for weeks that he would not reopen the government without border wall money, President Trump said he would soon sign a bill to re-open the government through Feb. 15 without additional money for his signature campaign promise.
WASHINGTON — Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president's demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump announced the agreement to break the 35-day impasse as intensifying delays at the nation's airports and widespread disruptions brought new urgency to efforts to resolve the standoff."I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government," he said from the Rose Garden.After saying for weeks that he would not reopen the government without border wall money, President Trump said he would soon sign a bill to re-open the government through Feb. 15 without additional money for his signature campaign promise.
President Trump confidant Stone is arrested, says he's 'falsely accused'
WASHINGTON — Shouting "FBI, open the door," authorities arrested Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, before dawn Friday in a criminal case that revealed that senior members of the Trump campaign sought to benefit from the release of hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton.The seven-count indictment against Stone, a self-proclaimed "dirty trickster" with a long history with President Trump, is the first criminal case in months from special counsel Robert Mueller.
WASHINGTON — Shouting "FBI, open the door," authorities arrested Roger Stone, a confidant of President Donald Trump, before dawn Friday in a criminal case that revealed that senior members of the Trump campaign sought to benefit from the release of hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton.The seven-count indictment against Stone, a self-proclaimed "dirty trickster" with a long history with President Trump, is the first criminal case in months from special counsel Robert Mueller.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named starter, team captain for NBA All-Star game
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has been selected a starter and team captain for the NBA All-Star game in 2019!
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has been selected a starter and team captain for the NBA All-Star game in 2019!
Wisconsin governor's order to leave ACA lawsuit rejected
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul has rejected Gov.
MADISON — Attorney General Josh Kaul has rejected Gov.
Democrats prepare own border security package shunning President Trump's wall
WASHINGTON — House Democrats, feeling pressure to display their vision for border security, are preparing a package that would ignore President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion for a wall with Mexico and would instead pay for other ideas aimed at protecting the border.As the government slogged through a record 33rd day of its partial shutdown Wednesday, details of Democrats' border security plan and its cost remained a work in progress.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats, feeling pressure to display their vision for border security, are preparing a package that would ignore President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7 billion for a wall with Mexico and would instead pay for other ideas aimed at protecting the border.As the government slogged through a record 33rd day of its partial shutdown Wednesday, details of Democrats' border security plan and its cost remained a work in progress.
'We're moving forward:' President Trump plans to deliver State of the Union address Jan. 29
WASHINGTON -- The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.The White House sent an email to the House sergeant-at-arms asking to schedule a walk-through in anticipation of a Jan. 29 address, according to a White House official who was not authorized to discuss the planning by name and spoke on condition of anonymity."Nancy Pelosi made the invitation to the president on the State of the Union.
WASHINGTON -- The White House is moving forward with plans for President Donald Trump to deliver his State of the Union speech next week in front of a joint session of Congress — despite a letter from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting he delay it.The White House sent an email to the House sergeant-at-arms asking to schedule a walk-through in anticipation of a Jan. 29 address, according to a White House official who was not authorized to discuss the planning by name and spoke on condition of anonymity."Nancy Pelosi made the invitation to the president on the State of the Union.