Governor-elect Tony Evers picks Milwaukee leaders for top Cabinet slots
MILWAUKEE — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named four Milwaukee-area leaders to his Cabinet on Wednesday, Dec. 19, including a former campaign manager to Mayor Tom Barrett and a 30-year veteran of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office."I'm thrilled to welcome these new Cabinet secretaries to the team.
MILWAUKEE — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers named four Milwaukee-area leaders to his Cabinet on Wednesday, Dec. 19, including a former campaign manager to Mayor Tom Barrett and a 30-year veteran of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office."I'm thrilled to welcome these new Cabinet secretaries to the team.
'I look forward to being out there:' Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says he'll play Sunday vs. Jets
NEW YORK -- Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play Sunday, Dec. 23 vs.
NEW YORK -- Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play Sunday, Dec. 23 vs.
President Trump signs order to create US Space Command
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched the Pentagon's new Space Command Tuesday, an effort to better organize and advance the military's vast operations in space that could cost as much as $800 million over the next five years.President Trump signed a one-page memorandum Tuesday authorizing the Department of Defense to create the new command.The goal is to set up a command to oversee and organize space operations, accelerate technical advances and find more effective ways to defend U.S. assets in space, including the vast constellations of satellites that American forces rely on for navigation, communications and surveillance.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched the Pentagon's new Space Command Tuesday, an effort to better organize and advance the military's vast operations in space that could cost as much as $800 million over the next five years.President Trump signed a one-page memorandum Tuesday authorizing the Department of Defense to create the new command.The goal is to set up a command to oversee and organize space operations, accelerate technical advances and find more effective ways to defend U.S. assets in space, including the vast constellations of satellites that American forces rely on for navigation, communications and surveillance.
Federal judge delays sentencing for former national security adviser Michael Flynn
WASHINGTON — A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Tuesday, saying he could not hide his disgust for Flynn's crime of lying to the FBI and warning that he could send the retired Army lieutenant general to prison.Lawyers for Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the agency about his Russia contacts, requested the delay during a stunning hearing in which U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan gave Flynn a blistering rebuke."Arguably you sold your country out," Sullivan told Flynn, who was flanked by his attorneys.The judge added: "I can't hide my disgust, my disdain."Sullivan's harsh words raised the prospect that he could send Flynn to prison — an unexpected development since prosecutors have recommended against prison time, citing his cooperation in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.The hearing came amid escalating legal peril for President Trump, who was implicated by federal prosecutors in New York this month in hush-money payments to cover up extramarital affairs.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing of President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, on Tuesday, saying he could not hide his disgust for Flynn's crime of lying to the FBI and warning that he could send the retired Army lieutenant general to prison.Lawyers for Flynn, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the agency about his Russia contacts, requested the delay during a stunning hearing in which U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan gave Flynn a blistering rebuke."Arguably you sold your country out," Sullivan told Flynn, who was flanked by his attorneys.The judge added: "I can't hide my disgust, my disdain."Sullivan's harsh words raised the prospect that he could send Flynn to prison — an unexpected development since prosecutors have recommended against prison time, citing his cooperation in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.The hearing came amid escalating legal peril for President Trump, who was implicated by federal prosecutors in New York this month in hush-money payments to cover up extramarital affairs.
James Comey calls GOP silence to Pres. Trump's attacks on Justice Dept. 'shameful'
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey had harsh words for House Republicans on Monday, saying their silence in response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the Justice Department is "shameful."Comey said Republicans "have to have the courage to stand up and speak the truth, not be cowed by mean tweets or fear of their base."He was on Capitol Hill for a second closed-door interview with two Republican-led committees investigating what they say was bias at the Justice Department before the 2016 presidential election.
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey had harsh words for House Republicans on Monday, saying their silence in response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the Justice Department is "shameful."Comey said Republicans "have to have the courage to stand up and speak the truth, not be cowed by mean tweets or fear of their base."He was on Capitol Hill for a second closed-door interview with two Republican-led committees investigating what they say was bias at the Justice Department before the 2016 presidential election.
Detective sues Netflix over 'Making a Murderer' series
MADISON — A former detective is suing the filmmakers who produced the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" alleging the documentary defamed him.WBAY-TV reports that former Manitowoc County Sheriff's Detective Andrew Colborn filed the lawsuit Monday against filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos as well as Netflix.Colborn helped convict Steven Avery in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.
MADISON — A former detective is suing the filmmakers who produced the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" alleging the documentary defamed him.WBAY-TV reports that former Manitowoc County Sheriff's Detective Andrew Colborn filed the lawsuit Monday against filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos as well as Netflix.Colborn helped convict Steven Avery in the 2005 killing of photographer Teresa Halbach.
Gov. Walker in Washington for White House reception amid speculation he may join administration
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
President Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani: 'Over my dead body' will Mueller interview the president
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's attorney is categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.Rudy Giuliani told "Fox News Sunday" that an interview would happen "over my dead body."The special counsel, who is investigating possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, has continued to ask for an interview with the president.Last month, the White House sent written answers in response to the special counsel's questions about possible collusion.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's attorney is categorically ruling out the possibility of a presidential interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.Rudy Giuliani told "Fox News Sunday" that an interview would happen "over my dead body."The special counsel, who is investigating possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, has continued to ask for an interview with the president.Last month, the White House sent written answers in response to the special counsel's questions about possible collusion.
'Boss Vos:' As Walker exits, Robin Vos ready to become most powerful Republican in Wisconsin
MADISON — His voice nearly gone following all-night negotiations, Robin Vos stood on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly just after sunrise and calmly made the case for legislation aimed at taking power from the incoming Democratic governor.In his typical measured tones, the Assembly speaker ridiculed Democratic opposition as hysterical overreaction and rejected portrayals of the move as a cynical power grab: "I don't think what you believe makes you evil."Then, when the bell rang for the Dec. 5 vote, Vos won — as usual.Vos, who has been speaker since 2013, is used to being at the center of Wisconsin's biggest political battles.
MADISON — His voice nearly gone following all-night negotiations, Robin Vos stood on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly just after sunrise and calmly made the case for legislation aimed at taking power from the incoming Democratic governor.In his typical measured tones, the Assembly speaker ridiculed Democratic opposition as hysterical overreaction and rejected portrayals of the move as a cynical power grab: "I don't think what you believe makes you evil."Then, when the bell rang for the Dec. 5 vote, Vos won — as usual.Vos, who has been speaker since 2013, is used to being at the center of Wisconsin's biggest political battles.
Trump administration pushes government closer to shutdown over border wall dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it."We will do whatever is necessary to build the border wall to stop this ongoing crisis of immigration," said White House senior adviser Stephen Miller.Asked if that meant having a government shutdown, he said: "If it comes to it, absolutely."President Trump said last week he'd be "proud" to have a shutdown to get Congress to approve a $5 billion down payment to fulfill his campaign promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Sunday pushed the federal government closer to the brink of a partial shutdown later this week, digging in on its demand for $5 billion to build a border wall as congressional Democrats stood firm against it."We will do whatever is necessary to build the border wall to stop this ongoing crisis of immigration," said White House senior adviser Stephen Miller.Asked if that meant having a government shutdown, he said: "If it comes to it, absolutely."President Trump said last week he'd be "proud" to have a shutdown to get Congress to approve a $5 billion down payment to fulfill his campaign promise to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
'I am done with the lying:' Michael Cohen claims President Trump knew hush money payments wrong
WASHINGTON — Shaken and facing a prison term, President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer said Friday that President Trump directed him to buy the silence of two women during the 2016 campaign because he was concerned their stories of alleged affairs with him "would affect the election." He says President Trump knew the payments were wrong.Michael Cohen — who for more than a decade was a key power player in the Trump Organization and a fixture in President Trump's political life — said he "gave loyalty to someone who, truthfully, does not deserve loyalty." Cohen spoke in an interview with ABC that aired Friday on "Good Morning America."Cohen said that "of course" President Trump knew it was wrong to make the hush-money payments, but he did not provide any specific evidence or detail in the interview.
WASHINGTON — Shaken and facing a prison term, President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer said Friday that President Trump directed him to buy the silence of two women during the 2016 campaign because he was concerned their stories of alleged affairs with him "would affect the election." He says President Trump knew the payments were wrong.Michael Cohen — who for more than a decade was a key power player in the Trump Organization and a fixture in President Trump's political life — said he "gave loyalty to someone who, truthfully, does not deserve loyalty." Cohen spoke in an interview with ABC that aired Friday on "Good Morning America."Cohen said that "of course" President Trump knew it was wrong to make the hush-money payments, but he did not provide any specific evidence or detail in the interview.
'We're out of time:' President Trump considers next move on border wall as government shutdown looms
WASHINGTON — Congress is racing to avoid a partial government shutdown next Friday over President Donald Trump's border wall.
WASHINGTON — Congress is racing to avoid a partial government shutdown next Friday over President Donald Trump's border wall.
'Get it done!' President Trump pushes Congress for new health law after court rules Obamacare 'unconstitutional'
WASHINGTON — After a federal judge ruled that the Obama-era health overhaul was "invalid," President Donald Trump is looking to congressional leaders to come up with a replacement even as the White House says the current law will remain in place for now."Get it done!" the president instructed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Rep.
WASHINGTON — After a federal judge ruled that the Obama-era health overhaul was "invalid," President Donald Trump is looking to congressional leaders to come up with a replacement even as the White House says the current law will remain in place for now."Get it done!" the president instructed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Rep.
After lame-duck bill signing, attorney says 'this is going to be in litigation for years'
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Gov.
Governor Scott Walker signs sweeping lame-duck GOP bills
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker to remain in Wisconsin after leaving office
GREEN BAY — Gov.
GREEN BAY — Gov.
President Trump names Mick Mulvaney acting chief of staff
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Friday, Dec. 14 that budget director Mick Mulvaney will be his next chief of staff.Trump tweeted Friday that Mulvaney "has done an outstanding job" in his administration and would take over next year.Trump deemed Mulvaney his "acting chief of staff" but it was not immediately clear what that meant for the length of his tenure.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Friday, Dec. 14 that budget director Mick Mulvaney will be his next chief of staff.Trump tweeted Friday that Mulvaney "has done an outstanding job" in his administration and would take over next year.Trump deemed Mulvaney his "acting chief of staff" but it was not immediately clear what that meant for the length of his tenure.
Tony Evers: Wisconsin deserves better than lame-duck legislation
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers is ripping Republican incumbent Scott Walker for signing lame-duck legislation that weakens the governor's office and restricts early voting.Walker signed the bills Friday in Green Bay.
MADISON -- Democratic Wisconsin Gov.-elect Tony Evers is ripping Republican incumbent Scott Walker for signing lame-duck legislation that weakens the governor's office and restricts early voting.Walker signed the bills Friday in Green Bay.