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.
In plea deal, Russian woman admits to being a secret agent
WASHINGTON — A Russian gun-rights activist admitted Thursday that she was a secret agent for the Kremlin who tried to infiltrate conservative U.S. political groups as President Donald Trump rose to power.Maria Butina, 30, agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a deal with federal prosecutors."Guilty," Butina said in a slight accent when asked how she wanted to plead.
WASHINGTON — A Russian gun-rights activist admitted Thursday that she was a secret agent for the Kremlin who tried to infiltrate conservative U.S. political groups as President Donald Trump rose to power.Maria Butina, 30, agreed to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a deal with federal prosecutors."Guilty," Butina said in a slight accent when asked how she wanted to plead.
Deal keeps Wisconsin Kimberly-Clark plant open
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Walker calls for lame-duck bills, starting clock on signing
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Federal judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Pres. Trump after defamation suit dismissed
LOS ANGELES — Porn star Stormy Daniels must pay President Donald Trump nearly $293,000 for his attorneys' fees and another $1,000 in sanctions after her defamation suit against him was dismissed, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered Tuesday, Dec. 11.President Trump's attorney, Charles Harder, had requested nearly $390,000 in fees and equal amount in sanctions as a deterrent against a "repeat filer of frivolous defamation cases."Judge S.
LOS ANGELES — Porn star Stormy Daniels must pay President Donald Trump nearly $293,000 for his attorneys' fees and another $1,000 in sanctions after her defamation suit against him was dismissed, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered Tuesday, Dec. 11.President Trump's attorney, Charles Harder, had requested nearly $390,000 in fees and equal amount in sanctions as a deterrent against a "repeat filer of frivolous defamation cases."Judge S.