Senator Bernie Sanders to rally with Tammy Baldwin, Randy Bryce in Wisconsin July 14
JANESVILLE -- Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Wisconsin this weekend to rally with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce.The rally with Senator Baldwin is set for Saturday morning, July 14 at The Lismore hotel in Eau Claire.Doors open at 8 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.The rally with Randy Bryce is set for Saturday evening.Doors open at 4:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.According to the news release, at the rallies in Wisconsin, and others in Minnesota and Pennsylvania this weekend, "Senator Sanders will call on the American people to join the fight to defeat President Trump's extreme, right-wing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and protect health care and Social Security."
JANESVILLE -- Senator Bernie Sanders will be in Wisconsin this weekend to rally with Senator Tammy Baldwin and Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce.The rally with Senator Baldwin is set for Saturday morning, July 14 at The Lismore hotel in Eau Claire.Doors open at 8 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.The rally with Randy Bryce is set for Saturday evening.Doors open at 4:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.According to the news release, at the rallies in Wisconsin, and others in Minnesota and Pennsylvania this weekend, "Senator Sanders will call on the American people to join the fight to defeat President Trump's extreme, right-wing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and protect health care and Social Security."
4 donation boxes installed at Mitchell Airport, where you can donate spare change to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
MILWAUKEE -- Travelers using General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee can take the spare change out of their pockets and put it to work fighting homelessness, thanks to four new donation boxes, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced Tuesday, July 10.According to a news release, the new boxes, located outside and past the security checkpoints at Concourses C and D, are in place to collect donations in support of Milwaukee County's "Housing First" endowment.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begins making his case to senators
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, mapped out strategy with Republican leaders Tuesday, launching a fierce confirmation battle that could remake the court for decades and roil the midterm elections in the meantime.Kavanaugh, a favorite of the GOP establishment, first huddled with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, mapped out strategy with Republican leaders Tuesday, launching a fierce confirmation battle that could remake the court for decades and roil the midterm elections in the meantime.Kavanaugh, a favorite of the GOP establishment, first huddled with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Pres. Trump taps Brett Kavanaugh to replace Justice Kennedy on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.President Trump chose Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice on prime-time TV.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.President Trump chose Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice on prime-time TV.
President Trump announcing his high court 'reveal' in prime time
WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on his second nominee to the Supreme Court on Monday, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on prime-time TV.
WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on his second nominee to the Supreme Court on Monday, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift the nation's highest court further to the right.With customary fanfare, President Trump planned to unveil his choice to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on prime-time TV.
Attorney General Brad Schimel rips Democrats' prison release plans
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is blasting the Democratic gubernatorial candidates' proposals to release inmates from Wisconsin prisons as irresponsible and dangerous.Tony Evers has said he would consider releasing inmates early.
MADISON — Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is blasting the Democratic gubernatorial candidates' proposals to release inmates from Wisconsin prisons as irresponsible and dangerous.Tony Evers has said he would consider releasing inmates early.
A 'Supreme' show: Pres. Trump savors big reveal for court choice
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A family separation crisis of his own making continues at the border.
Secretary of State Pompeo appeals for North Korea to replicate Vietnam's 'miracle'
HANOI, Vietnam — Undeterred by a blistering rebuke of his efforts to forge a denuclearization deal with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday appealed for North Korea's leadership to follow Vietnam's path in overcoming past hostilities with the United States.Pompeo called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to replicate Vietnam's "miracle" of economic growth by improving ties with the U.S., vowing that America keeps its promises with former foes.Speaking to members of the U.S.-Vietnamese business community in Hanoi, Pompeo said Vietnam's experience since the normalization of relations with the U.S. in 1995 should be proof for North Korea that prosperity and partnership with the U.S. is possible after decades of conflict and mistrust. "We know it is a real possibility because we see how Vietnam has traveled this remarkable path," Pompeo said."In light of the once-unimaginable prosperity and partnership we have with Vietnam today, I have a message for Chairman Kim Jong Un: President Trump believes your country can replicate this path," he said, repeating President Donald Trump's pledge to help improve North Korea's economy and provide it with security assurances in return for Kim giving up nuclear weapons."It's yours if you'll you seize the moment.
HANOI, Vietnam — Undeterred by a blistering rebuke of his efforts to forge a denuclearization deal with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday appealed for North Korea's leadership to follow Vietnam's path in overcoming past hostilities with the United States.Pompeo called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to replicate Vietnam's "miracle" of economic growth by improving ties with the U.S., vowing that America keeps its promises with former foes.Speaking to members of the U.S.-Vietnamese business community in Hanoi, Pompeo said Vietnam's experience since the normalization of relations with the U.S. in 1995 should be proof for North Korea that prosperity and partnership with the U.S. is possible after decades of conflict and mistrust. "We know it is a real possibility because we see how Vietnam has traveled this remarkable path," Pompeo said."In light of the once-unimaginable prosperity and partnership we have with Vietnam today, I have a message for Chairman Kim Jong Un: President Trump believes your country can replicate this path," he said, repeating President Donald Trump's pledge to help improve North Korea's economy and provide it with security assurances in return for Kim giving up nuclear weapons."It's yours if you'll you seize the moment.
Judge insists timeline be met to reunite children at border; list of 101 children be shared with ACLU
SAN DIEGO — A judge insisted on Friday the Trump administration stick to a deadline to reunite children separated from their parents at the border, instead acknowledging that more time may be justified only in specific cases.U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw ordered the administration to share a list of the 101 children with the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully sued to force the reunions, by Saturday afternoon.
SAN DIEGO — A judge insisted on Friday the Trump administration stick to a deadline to reunite children separated from their parents at the border, instead acknowledging that more time may be justified only in specific cases.U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw ordered the administration to share a list of the 101 children with the American Civil Liberties Union, which successfully sued to force the reunions, by Saturday afternoon.
President Trump still pondering Supreme Court pick ahead of Monday night announcement
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday was still deliberating his decision on a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as his self-imposed deadline for an announcement neared amid furious lobbying and frenzied speculation.President Trump, who spent the weekend at his New Jersey golf club, has not yet communicated a final choice, said a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- President Donald Trump on Sunday was still deliberating his decision on a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy as his self-imposed deadline for an announcement neared amid furious lobbying and frenzied speculation.President Trump, who spent the weekend at his New Jersey golf club, has not yet communicated a final choice, said a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.
Brewers activate Cain, place Braun and Pina on DL
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers activated centerfielder Lorenzo Cain off the 10-day disabled list and placed outfielder Ryan Braun and catcher Manny Pina on the DL as part of eight roster moves on Sunday.Right-hander Aaron Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs and left-handed reliever Mike Zagurski was designated for assignment.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers activated centerfielder Lorenzo Cain off the 10-day disabled list and placed outfielder Ryan Braun and catcher Manny Pina on the DL as part of eight roster moves on Sunday.Right-hander Aaron Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs and left-handed reliever Mike Zagurski was designated for assignment.
Trump administration takes another swipe at 'Obamacare'
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it's freezing payments under an 'Obamacare' program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increases next year.At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.Making the announcement Saturday, officials say the administration is acting because of conflicting rulings in lawsuits filed by some smaller insurers who question whether they're being fairly treated.The program takes payments from insurers with healthier customers and redistributes the money to companies with sicker enrollees.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it's freezing payments under an 'Obamacare' program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increases next year.At stake are billions in payments to insurers with sicker customers.Making the announcement Saturday, officials say the administration is acting because of conflicting rulings in lawsuits filed by some smaller insurers who question whether they're being fairly treated.The program takes payments from insurers with healthier customers and redistributes the money to companies with sicker enrollees.
350+ National Guard members get emotional send-off before deployment; 'A little bit anxious'
FRANKLIN -- It was a bittersweet morning for hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard members and their families.
FRANKLIN -- It was a bittersweet morning for hundreds of Wisconsin National Guard members and their families.
VP Pence defends immigration agency, rips Democrats
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Friday defended federal immigration authorities against what he called "spurious attacks," accusing Democrats of making opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement central to their party.In an address at ICE headquarter infused with electoral politics, Vice President Pence noted that some prominent Democrats had called for the abolition of ICE, the agency charged with detaining and deporting migrants entering the country illegally.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Friday defended federal immigration authorities against what he called "spurious attacks," accusing Democrats of making opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement central to their party.In an address at ICE headquarter infused with electoral politics, Vice President Pence noted that some prominent Democrats had called for the abolition of ICE, the agency charged with detaining and deporting migrants entering the country illegally.
Bernie Sanders to campaign with Tammy Baldwin
MADISON — Vermont Sen.
MADISON — Vermont Sen.
Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.With Pruitt's departure, President Donald Trump loses an administrator many conservatives regarded as one of the more effective members of his Cabinet.
WASHINGTON -- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned Thursday amid ethics investigations of outsized security spending, first-class flights and a sweetheart condo lease.With Pruitt's departure, President Donald Trump loses an administrator many conservatives regarded as one of the more effective members of his Cabinet.
President Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.President Trump's top contenders for the vacancy at this time are federal appeals judges Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge, said a person familiar with President Trump's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.Working closely with a White House team and consulting with lawmakers and outside advisers, President Trump has spent the week deliberating on the choice.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is closing in on his next Supreme Court nominee, with three federal judges leading the competition to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.President Trump's top contenders for the vacancy at this time are federal appeals judges Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Raymond Kethledge, said a person familiar with President Trump's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly.Working closely with a White House team and consulting with lawmakers and outside advisers, President Trump has spent the week deliberating on the choice.
'They haven't asked:' Gov. Walker takes hands-off approach to President Trump-Harley dispute
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Gov.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Gov.