Helsinki summit: Pres. Trump meets with Russia's Vladimir Putin Monday
HELSINKI — A face-to-face sit-down with a long-feared foe.
HELSINKI — A face-to-face sit-down with a long-feared foe.
Paraglider charged in President Trump resort flight; Finns demonstrate
LONDON — A man has been charged in connection with a Greenpeace protest that breached a no-fly security zone and flew a banner close to the golf resort where President Donald Trump was staying, Scottish police said Sunday.The paraglider carried a banner reading "Trump: Well Below Par" Friday night over President Trump's Turnberry resort in western Scotland to protest his environmental policies.
LONDON — A man has been charged in connection with a Greenpeace protest that breached a no-fly security zone and flew a banner close to the golf resort where President Donald Trump was staying, Scottish police said Sunday.The paraglider carried a banner reading "Trump: Well Below Par" Friday night over President Trump's Turnberry resort in western Scotland to protest his environmental policies.
Former President Obama in ancestral home Kenya to launch sister's project
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Kenya, the country of his father's birth, for a private visit, his first to this country since leaving office.Former President Obama is in Kenya to help launch his half-sister's, Auma Obama, sports, vocational training and resource center through her foundation Sauti Kuu.This visit is expected to be low key in the capital Nairobi unlike his previous visits where he electrified hundreds of Kenyans who lined the streets to see him as a senator in 2006 and then as president 2015.Many Kenyans consider Former President Obama native to this country— a local kid made good— and bask in the glory of his success, despite the fact that Former President Obama never lived in Africa.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Kenya, the country of his father's birth, for a private visit, his first to this country since leaving office.Former President Obama is in Kenya to help launch his half-sister's, Auma Obama, sports, vocational training and resource center through her foundation Sauti Kuu.This visit is expected to be low key in the capital Nairobi unlike his previous visits where he electrified hundreds of Kenyans who lined the streets to see him as a senator in 2006 and then as president 2015.Many Kenyans consider Former President Obama native to this country— a local kid made good— and bask in the glory of his success, despite the fact that Former President Obama never lived in Africa.
Finnish brewery creates quirky beer for Trump-Putin summit
HELSINKI — A small Finnish craft brewery is paying a humorous tribute to the Helsinki summit.RPS Brewing has issued a limited-edition lager depicting cartoon U.S. and Russian presidents on its label, with text for President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin saying "Let's Settle This Like Adults" and "Making Lager Great Again."The beer has been in high demand since it hit the shelves nationwide a few days ago and the whole 10,000-bottle lot had been sold out ahead of Monday's summit.
HELSINKI — A small Finnish craft brewery is paying a humorous tribute to the Helsinki summit.RPS Brewing has issued a limited-edition lager depicting cartoon U.S. and Russian presidents on its label, with text for President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin saying "Let's Settle This Like Adults" and "Making Lager Great Again."The beer has been in high demand since it hit the shelves nationwide a few days ago and the whole 10,000-bottle lot had been sold out ahead of Monday's summit.
Pres. Trump faults Obama for US response to Russian hacking
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday scolded the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 U.S. election — cyberattacks underpinning the indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers.President Trump's first response to special counsel Robert Mueller's initial charges against Russian government officials for interfering in American politics came in tweets the president posted while at his golf resort in Scotland, two days before a high-stakes summit in Finland with Russian leader Vladimir Putin."The stories you heard about the 12 Russians yesterday took place during the Obama Administration, not the Trump Administration," President Trump tweeted. "Why didn't they do something about it, especially when it was reported that President Obama was informed by the FBI in September, before the Election?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday scolded the Obama administration for not responding aggressively enough to Russian hacking of Democratic targets in the 2016 U.S. election — cyberattacks underpinning the indictment of 12 Russian military intelligence officers.President Trump's first response to special counsel Robert Mueller's initial charges against Russian government officials for interfering in American politics came in tweets the president posted while at his golf resort in Scotland, two days before a high-stakes summit in Finland with Russian leader Vladimir Putin."The stories you heard about the 12 Russians yesterday took place during the Obama Administration, not the Trump Administration," President Trump tweeted. "Why didn't they do something about it, especially when it was reported that President Obama was informed by the FBI in September, before the Election?
Pres. Trump tweets, hits links before high-stakes Putin meeting
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Two days before a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump played golf and tweeted Saturday from one of his namesake resorts, blaming his predecessor for Russian election meddling and lashing out at the free press from foreign soil.Aides had said President Trump would spend the weekend preparing to meet Putin on Monday in Helsinki, but the tweets showed other topics were on his mind."I have arrived in Scotland and will be at Trump Turnberry for two days of meetings, calls and hopefully, some golf - my primary form of exercise!" he tweeted early Saturday, referencing his seaside golf resort. "The weather is beautiful, and this place is incredible!
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Two days before a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump played golf and tweeted Saturday from one of his namesake resorts, blaming his predecessor for Russian election meddling and lashing out at the free press from foreign soil.Aides had said President Trump would spend the weekend preparing to meet Putin on Monday in Helsinki, but the tweets showed other topics were on his mind."I have arrived in Scotland and will be at Trump Turnberry for two days of meetings, calls and hopefully, some golf - my primary form of exercise!" he tweeted early Saturday, referencing his seaside golf resort. "The weather is beautiful, and this place is incredible!
Finland: Trump-Putin summit to be at presidential palace in Helsinki
HELSINKI — The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held at one of the Finnish president's official residences in Helsinki, a palace that overlooks the Baltic Sea where the presidents' predecessors have met, officials in Finland said Friday.The office of Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said Presidents Trump and Putin would meet on Monday at the 19th century Presidential Palace, located a stone's throw away from the capital's iconic waterfront Market Square.Presidents Putin and Trump have met twice before on the sidelines of international meetings.
HELSINKI — The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held at one of the Finnish president's official residences in Helsinki, a palace that overlooks the Baltic Sea where the presidents' predecessors have met, officials in Finland said Friday.The office of Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said Presidents Trump and Putin would meet on Monday at the 19th century Presidential Palace, located a stone's throw away from the capital's iconic waterfront Market Square.Presidents Putin and Trump have met twice before on the sidelines of international meetings.
Milwaukee Tool breaks ground on $32M expansion of its Brookfield facility
BROOKFIELD -- Milwaukee Tool broke ground on Friday, July 13 on an expansion of its Brookfield facility.
BROOKFIELD -- Milwaukee Tool broke ground on Friday, July 13 on an expansion of its Brookfield facility.
12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for hacking in 2016 US presidential election
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has announced charges against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.The indictments were announced Friday by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as part of the ongoing special counsel probe into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.The Russians are accused of hacking into the computer networks of the Democratic National Committee and the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton.Before Friday, 20 people and three companies had been charged in the Mueller investigation.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has announced charges against 12 Russian intelligence officers for hacking offenses during the 2016 presidential election.The indictments were announced Friday by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as part of the ongoing special counsel probe into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.The Russians are accused of hacking into the computer networks of the Democratic National Committee and the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton.Before Friday, 20 people and three companies had been charged in the Mueller investigation.
President Trump stands by 'culture' criticism of European immigration
Chequers, UK -- President Donald Trump pressed ahead Friday with his complaints that European immigration policies are changing the "fabric of Europe" and destroying European culture.During a press conference with British Prime Minster Theresa May on Friday, President Trump backtracked on the criticism of May that he made in an explosive interview released as he began his visit to the country.
Chequers, UK -- President Donald Trump pressed ahead Friday with his complaints that European immigration policies are changing the "fabric of Europe" and destroying European culture.During a press conference with British Prime Minster Theresa May on Friday, President Trump backtracked on the criticism of May that he made in an explosive interview released as he began his visit to the country.
Democrats attack Gov. Walker during debate as many pledge to kill Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE -- The eight Democrats running for Wisconsin governor turned down an opportunity to go after each other during their first televised debate on Thursday, July 12, trying to turn up the heat on Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The eight Democrats running for Wisconsin governor turned down an opportunity to go after each other during their first televised debate on Thursday, July 12, trying to turn up the heat on Gov.
Governor Walker orders flags lowered in honor of Capt. Cory Barr
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, July 12 ordered flags to half-staff through Saturday, July 14 in honor of Captain Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Thursday, July 12 ordered flags to half-staff through Saturday, July 14 in honor of Captain Cory Barr of the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department.
Livid FBI agent clashes with GOP at hearing on Russia probe
WASHINGTON — An embattled FBI agent whose anti-Trump text messages exposed the Justice Department to claims of institutional bias launched a vigorous defense Thursday at an extraordinary congressional hearing that devolved into shouting matches, finger pointing and veiled references to personal transgressions.Peter Strzok testified publicly for the first time since being removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's team following the discovery of the texts last year.
WASHINGTON — An embattled FBI agent whose anti-Trump text messages exposed the Justice Department to claims of institutional bias launched a vigorous defense Thursday at an extraordinary congressional hearing that devolved into shouting matches, finger pointing and veiled references to personal transgressions.Peter Strzok testified publicly for the first time since being removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's team following the discovery of the texts last year.
Trumps, May, attend gala at UK's Blenheim Palace
LONDON -- President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are on their way to a black-tie gala at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, England where they'll be joined by British Prime Minister Theresa May.The dinner is Trumps' official welcome to the U.K. during their first visit since Trump's election.
LONDON -- President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are on their way to a black-tie gala at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, England where they'll be joined by British Prime Minister Theresa May.The dinner is Trumps' official welcome to the U.K. during their first visit since Trump's election.
8 Democratic candidates for governor gather for debate
MILWAUKEE — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are about to share a stage for their first broadcast debate ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.The event Thursday night in Milwaukee comes as the candidates enter the final month of campaigning.
MILWAUKEE — The eight Democratic candidates for governor are about to share a stage for their first broadcast debate ahead of the Aug. 14 primary.The event Thursday night in Milwaukee comes as the candidates enter the final month of campaigning.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin says she will oppose Pres. Trump's pick for Supreme Court
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MADISON — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Mayor Barrett says he's appointing Jeanette Kowalik as health commissioner
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has revealed his selection for health commissioner.In a letter to the Milwaukee Common Council, Mayor Barrett said he's appointing Jeanette Kowalik.His appointment needs to be approved by the council.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has revealed his selection for health commissioner.In a letter to the Milwaukee Common Council, Mayor Barrett said he's appointing Jeanette Kowalik.His appointment needs to be approved by the council.
Speaker Paul Ryan issues warning to ex-FBI lawyer defying subpoena
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is warning former FBI lawyer Lisa Page that she must appear for a private interview with two House committees investigating the Justice Department or the House could take action against her.Page's attorney said late Tuesday that she would not appear for a private interview Wednesday with the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees, despite a subpoena.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is warning former FBI lawyer Lisa Page that she must appear for a private interview with two House committees investigating the Justice Department or the House could take action against her.Page's attorney said late Tuesday that she would not appear for a private interview Wednesday with the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees, despite a subpoena.
Milwaukee County supervisor introduces resolution to oppose Trump administration's immigration policy
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee County officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's immigration policy.Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez introduced a resolution Tuesday, July 10 to oppose the administration's stance on how it treats immigrant children in federal detention.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said should it pass, he will happily sign it."You can be on any side of the immigration debate, but no human being on the planet can think it is a healthy or a good idea to separate parents from their children -- whatever side of the border you think anyone should be on," said Abele.The resolution calls on Governor Scott Walker to stop all Wisconsin National Guard troops from enforcing the immigration policies, and calls from the Trump administration to reunite detained kids with their parents.
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee County officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's immigration policy.Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez introduced a resolution Tuesday, July 10 to oppose the administration's stance on how it treats immigrant children in federal detention.Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele said should it pass, he will happily sign it."You can be on any side of the immigration debate, but no human being on the planet can think it is a healthy or a good idea to separate parents from their children -- whatever side of the border you think anyone should be on," said Abele.The resolution calls on Governor Scott Walker to stop all Wisconsin National Guard troops from enforcing the immigration policies, and calls from the Trump administration to reunite detained kids with their parents.