President Trump touts efforts to rewrite nation's trade deals
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump is trumpeting his efforts to rewrite the nation's trade deals as he kicks off a press conference in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.President Trump is talking up news that the U.S. and Japan will open negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.And he's touting the deal he signed with South Korea earlier this week.President Trump is also repeating his claims that China is trying to meddle in the upcoming midterm elections because they oppose his tough trade policies.He says, "they would like to see me lose an election because they've never been challenged like this."President Trump is addressing a roomful of hundreds of reporters from U.S. and international media organizations in a sweltering hotel ballroom.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump is trumpeting his efforts to rewrite the nation's trade deals as he kicks off a press conference in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.President Trump is talking up news that the U.S. and Japan will open negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.And he's touting the deal he signed with South Korea earlier this week.President Trump is also repeating his claims that China is trying to meddle in the upcoming midterm elections because they oppose his tough trade policies.He says, "they would like to see me lose an election because they've never been challenged like this."President Trump is addressing a roomful of hundreds of reporters from U.S. and international media organizations in a sweltering hotel ballroom.
Rep. Brooks resigns from Assembly leadership position over comments to female legislators
MADISON — A top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly gave up his leadership post on Wednesday but ignored Gov.
MADISON — A top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly gave up his leadership post on Wednesday but ignored Gov.
President Trump's new $1.5M limo comes complete with blood, Bond-style features
WASHINGTON – President Trump is being driven around New York Tuesday in a brand-new presidential limo—one with what NBC News calls "an unprecedented level of security."The Detroit Free Press, meanwhile, says it's "one of the most exclusive, impenetrable and expensive cars in the world."The 20,000-pound, $1.5 million limo, built by General Motors to look like a stretched version of a Cadillac XT6 sedan, is believed to use a heavily modified platform from GM's heavy-duty Chevrolet Kodiak truck and to have 8-inch thick walls and 5-inch, multilayer windows; a mix of steel, aluminum, and ceramic armors are meant to fend off different types of attacks.
WASHINGTON – President Trump is being driven around New York Tuesday in a brand-new presidential limo—one with what NBC News calls "an unprecedented level of security."The Detroit Free Press, meanwhile, says it's "one of the most exclusive, impenetrable and expensive cars in the world."The 20,000-pound, $1.5 million limo, built by General Motors to look like a stretched version of a Cadillac XT6 sedan, is believed to use a heavily modified platform from GM's heavy-duty Chevrolet Kodiak truck and to have 8-inch thick walls and 5-inch, multilayer windows; a mix of steel, aluminum, and ceramic armors are meant to fend off different types of attacks.
President Trump challenges UN, boasting of America's go-it-alone might
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump poured scorn on the "ideology of globalism" and heaped praise on his own administration's achievements Tuesday in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly that drew headshakes and even mocking laughter from his audience of fellow world leaders."The U.S. will not tell you how to live and work or worship," President Trump said as he unapologetically promoted his "America First" agenda. "We only ask that you honor our sovereignty in return."Speaking in triumphal terms, President Trump approached his address to the world body as something of an annual report to the world on his country's progress since his inauguration.
NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump poured scorn on the "ideology of globalism" and heaped praise on his own administration's achievements Tuesday in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly that drew headshakes and even mocking laughter from his audience of fellow world leaders."The U.S. will not tell you how to live and work or worship," President Trump said as he unapologetically promoted his "America First" agenda. "We only ask that you honor our sovereignty in return."Speaking in triumphal terms, President Trump approached his address to the world body as something of an annual report to the world on his country's progress since his inauguration.
Milwaukee's mayor proposes $20M for lead poisoning reduction programs
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2019 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2019 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Tony Evers raises $1.9 million in August in race against Gov. Walker
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is reporting that he raised more than $1.9 million in August.Evers reported Tuesday on his fundraising last month, which covers the two weeks after his Aug. 14 primary win.Republican Gov.
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers is reporting that he raised more than $1.9 million in August.Evers reported Tuesday on his fundraising last month, which covers the two weeks after his Aug. 14 primary win.Republican Gov.
'Making a Murderer' sequel set to premiere Oct. 19
MADISON — A sequel to the popular "Making a Murderer" documentary series is set to premiere Oct. 19 on Netflix.The first "Making a Murderer" recounted the story of Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, who were convicted in the 2005 slaying of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach.
MADISON — A sequel to the popular "Making a Murderer" documentary series is set to premiere Oct. 19 on Netflix.The first "Making a Murderer" recounted the story of Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, who were convicted in the 2005 slaying of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach.
'Nothing but window dressing:' Groups critical of mayor's plan to combat lead issues
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced his 2019 budget proposal includes $20 million to deal with the city's lead issues -- calling it an "unprecedented investment," but not everyone is on board.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced his 2019 budget proposal includes $20 million to deal with the city's lead issues -- calling it an "unprecedented investment," but not everyone is on board.
President Trump, at UN, says 2nd North Korea summit likely 'soon'
UNITED NATIONS — Confronting the dangers of North Korea's nuclear threat, President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations on Monday striking a far less ominous tone than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un "quite soon."Twelve months after President Trump stood at the rostrum of the U.N. General Assembly and derided Kim as "Rocket Man," the push to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula is a work in progress, although fears of war have given way to dreams of rapprochement.
UNITED NATIONS — Confronting the dangers of North Korea's nuclear threat, President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations on Monday striking a far less ominous tone than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un "quite soon."Twelve months after President Trump stood at the rostrum of the U.N. General Assembly and derided Kim as "Rocket Man," the push to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula is a work in progress, although fears of war have given way to dreams of rapprochement.
New accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination; President Trump stands firm
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct Monday, calling the accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh "totally political."The president spoke a day after a second allegation emerged against Kavanaugh, a development that further imperiled his nomination to the Supreme Court, forced the White House and Senate Republicans onto the defensive and fueled calls from Democrats to postpone further action on his confirmation.President Trump, at the United Nations for his second General Assembly meeting, called the allegations unfair and unsubstantiated, made by accusers who come "out of the woodwork." He also questioned the political motivations of the attorneys representing the women, saying "you should look into the lawyers doing the representation."On Kavanaugh, President Trump stressed: "I am with him all the way."The new accusation landed late Sunday in a report from The New Yorker, just a few hours after negotiators had reached an agreement to hold an extraordinary public hearing Thursday for Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses him of sexually assaulting her at a party when they were teenagers.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct Monday, calling the accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh "totally political."The president spoke a day after a second allegation emerged against Kavanaugh, a development that further imperiled his nomination to the Supreme Court, forced the White House and Senate Republicans onto the defensive and fueled calls from Democrats to postpone further action on his confirmation.President Trump, at the United Nations for his second General Assembly meeting, called the allegations unfair and unsubstantiated, made by accusers who come "out of the woodwork." He also questioned the political motivations of the attorneys representing the women, saying "you should look into the lawyers doing the representation."On Kavanaugh, President Trump stressed: "I am with him all the way."The new accusation landed late Sunday in a report from The New Yorker, just a few hours after negotiators had reached an agreement to hold an extraordinary public hearing Thursday for Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses him of sexually assaulting her at a party when they were teenagers.
Clinic helps green card holders apply for US citizenship
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined the group Voces de la Frontera for a citizenship clinic on Saturday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined the group Voces de la Frontera for a citizenship clinic on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Watch: Justin Timberlake challenges Giannis Antetokounmpo, sinks incredible shot
MILWAUKEE -- Superstar Justin Timberlake was in Milwaukee practicing his trick shots on the Bucks' training court and making bets with the team.Friday, Sept. 21 Timberlake posted to Instagram a video on the court inside the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center.In the video, he attempts a near-half-court shot under one condition: he sinks it and Giannis Antetokounmpo has to get to his concert Friday night.
MILWAUKEE -- Superstar Justin Timberlake was in Milwaukee practicing his trick shots on the Bucks' training court and making bets with the team.Friday, Sept. 21 Timberlake posted to Instagram a video on the court inside the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center.In the video, he attempts a near-half-court shot under one condition: he sinks it and Giannis Antetokounmpo has to get to his concert Friday night.
Medical College of Wisconsin hosts inaugural Cancer Crush run/walk
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds laced up their shoes and came together to crush cancer at the Medical College of Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22.The Cancer Crush run/walk event was the first of its kind for the medical college, raising money for cancer research in Wisconsin.James Thomas, Interim Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, says they have more than 150 clinical trials helping to learn more about beating cancer.PHOTO GALLERYGov.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds laced up their shoes and came together to crush cancer at the Medical College of Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22.The Cancer Crush run/walk event was the first of its kind for the medical college, raising money for cancer research in Wisconsin.James Thomas, Interim Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, says they have more than 150 clinical trials helping to learn more about beating cancer.PHOTO GALLERYGov.
Michelle Obama book tour is reaching high
NEW YORK — Check out the upcoming events at Chicago's United Center and you'll see Bulls games, Blackhawks games and concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Nicki Manaj and Cher, among others.And former first lady Michelle Obama, to launch her book tour in November.Just for the scale of its venues, there has never been a rollout quite like the one for Obama's memoir "Becoming," with stops including the Pepsi Center in Denver and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
NEW YORK — Check out the upcoming events at Chicago's United Center and you'll see Bulls games, Blackhawks games and concerts by Fleetwood Mac, Nicki Manaj and Cher, among others.And former first lady Michelle Obama, to launch her book tour in November.Just for the scale of its venues, there has never been a rollout quite like the one for Obama's memoir "Becoming," with stops including the Pepsi Center in Denver and American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Tony Evers says Wisconsin's priorities are 'out of whack,' floats tax hikes
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.
MADISON — Democratic candidate for governor Tony Evers says he's considering tax hikes on the wealthy and on gasoline to realign the state's spending toward the working class, roads and K-12 education.Evers has also proposed a 10 percent increase to school funding, and Republicans say his plans will lead to massive tax increases.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin says Middleton shooting shows need for gun control
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Gov. Walker, Republicans shift attack of Tony Evers to taxes
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.