Capitol Police arrest nearly 600 protesting Pres. Trump's treatment of migrant families

Capitol Police arrest nearly 600 protesting Pres. Trump's treatment of migrant families

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police arrested nearly 600 people Thursday after hundreds of loudly chanting women demonstrated inside a Senate office building against President Donald Trump's treatment of migrant families.

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police arrested nearly 600 people Thursday after hundreds of loudly chanting women demonstrated inside a Senate office building against President Donald Trump's treatment of migrant families.

Foxconn sets Friday, Saturday open houses to showcase technologies developed at new plant

Foxconn sets Friday, Saturday open houses to showcase technologies developed at new plant

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group officials on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 will host open houses at the "Opus Facility" on Globe Drive, off of the S.

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group officials on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 will host open houses at the "Opus Facility" on Globe Drive, off of the S.

'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon

'Give yourself more time:' Road closures near Pfister in Milwaukee last until Thursday afternoon

MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.

MILWAUKEE -- Anytime a president visits Milwaukee, traffic is impacted, and on Wednesday, June 27, the expected arrival of President Donald Trump, combined with the first night of Summerfest, the Big Bang Fireworks show and streetcar construction created a downtown driving dilemma.Roughly six blocks near the Pfister Hotel were shut down beginning Wednesday morning, meaning the route to Summerfest took a slightly different path for most.

Watch: President Trump, Air Force One arrive in Milwaukee ahead of Foxconn groundbreaking

Watch: President Trump, Air Force One arrive in Milwaukee ahead of Foxconn groundbreaking

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The ceremonial groundbreaking for a massive $10 billion Foxconn factory complex in Wisconsin was supposed to be evidence that the manufacturing revival fueled by President Donald Trump's "America First" policy is well underway.But an announcement this week by Harley-Davidson that it is moving some production of motorcycles overseas to avoid tariffs is fueling unease in Wisconsin — a state President Trump barely won and where fellow Republican Gov.

MOUNT PLEASANT -- The ceremonial groundbreaking for a massive $10 billion Foxconn factory complex in Wisconsin was supposed to be evidence that the manufacturing revival fueled by President Donald Trump's "America First" policy is well underway.But an announcement this week by Harley-Davidson that it is moving some production of motorcycles overseas to avoid tariffs is fueling unease in Wisconsin — a state President Trump barely won and where fellow Republican Gov.

President Trump, Vladimir Putin to meet in Helsinki on July 16

President Trump, Vladimir Putin to meet in Helsinki on July 16

MOSCOW  — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, the Kremlin and the White House announced Thursday.A terse synchronized statement said the two presidents will discuss bilateral issues and international relations.

MOSCOW  — Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, the Kremlin and the White House announced Thursday.A terse synchronized statement said the two presidents will discuss bilateral issues and international relations.

Frustration, heartbreak for migrant parents looking for kids after federal judge's order to reunite

Frustration, heartbreak for migrant parents looking for kids after federal judge's order to reunite

EL PASO, Texas — In an unmarked brick building a few blocks from the Mexican border, immigrant parents clutched folders of birth certificates and asylum paperwork and sat on folding chairs, waiting to use a single, shared landline phone.They rushed to the phone as their names were called with word that a relative or government worker was on the line, perhaps with news about their children.For days and weeks now, some of the hundreds of parents separated from their children at the Mexican border by President Donald Trump's administration have been battling one of the world's most complex immigration systems to find their youngsters and get them back.For many, it has been a lopsided battle, and a frustrating and heartbreaking one.

EL PASO, Texas — In an unmarked brick building a few blocks from the Mexican border, immigrant parents clutched folders of birth certificates and asylum paperwork and sat on folding chairs, waiting to use a single, shared landline phone.They rushed to the phone as their names were called with word that a relative or government worker was on the line, perhaps with news about their children.For days and weeks now, some of the hundreds of parents separated from their children at the Mexican border by President Donald Trump's administration have been battling one of the world's most complex immigration systems to find their youngsters and get them back.For many, it has been a lopsided battle, and a frustrating and heartbreaking one.

Justice Kennedy retiring; President Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

Justice Kennedy retiring; President Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump a golden chance to cement conservative control of the nation's highest court.The 81-year-old Kennedy said in a statement he was stepping down after more than 30 years.

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, giving President Donald Trump a golden chance to cement conservative control of the nation's highest court.The 81-year-old Kennedy said in a statement he was stepping down after more than 30 years.

House rejects Republican immigration bill, ignoring President Trump's pitch

House rejects Republican immigration bill, ignoring President Trump's pitch

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House resoundingly rejected a far-ranging immigration bill on Wednesday despite an eleventh-hour endorsement by President Donald Trump, as the gulf between the GOP's moderate and conservative wings proved too deep for leaders to avert an election-year display of division.The bill was killed 301-121, with nearly half of Republicans opposing the measure.

WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House resoundingly rejected a far-ranging immigration bill on Wednesday despite an eleventh-hour endorsement by President Donald Trump, as the gulf between the GOP's moderate and conservative wings proved too deep for leaders to avert an election-year display of division.The bill was killed 301-121, with nearly half of Republicans opposing the measure.

Pres. Trump warns Harley-Davidson: 'We won't forget, and neither will your customers'

Pres. Trump warns Harley-Davidson: 'We won't forget, and neither will your customers'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Harley-Davidson on Wednesday "we won't forget" about the company's decision to shift some motorcycle production overseas, and suggested that the Wisconsin-based company will lose out to its competitors.His comments extended his feud with Harley-Davidson into a third day, tweeting that the motorcycle manufacturer, which already has some production in foreign markets, "should stay 100 percent in America." He added: "I've done so much for you, and then this.""We won't forget, and neither will your customers or your now very HAPPY competitors!" President Trump tweeted.Harley-Davidson said Monday it was moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe from U.S. factories to facilities overseas because of retaliatory tariffs it faces in an escalating trade dispute between involving Trump's administration and the European Union.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned Harley-Davidson on Wednesday "we won't forget" about the company's decision to shift some motorcycle production overseas, and suggested that the Wisconsin-based company will lose out to its competitors.His comments extended his feud with Harley-Davidson into a third day, tweeting that the motorcycle manufacturer, which already has some production in foreign markets, "should stay 100 percent in America." He added: "I've done so much for you, and then this.""We won't forget, and neither will your customers or your now very HAPPY competitors!" President Trump tweeted.Harley-Davidson said Monday it was moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe from U.S. factories to facilities overseas because of retaliatory tariffs it faces in an escalating trade dispute between involving Trump's administration and the European Union.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to incentives for Harley

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to incentives for Harley

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to considering tax breaks to keep Harley-Davidson jobs in the state, but he feels existing incentives are competitive.President Donald Trump has been tweeting criticism of Harley this week after the company announced it was shipping some motorcycle production overseas to avoid European Union tariffs.Vos told reporters Wednesday that he "would never do anything that hurts the ability of Harley-Davidson to be competitive worldwide." As for President Trump's tweets, Vos says, "I would prefer to use more of a carrot approach to say what can we do to make sure you stay here as opposed to a stick."President Trump is scheduled to be in Wisconsin on Thursday for the groundbreaking of the Foxconn Technology Group factory.

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to considering tax breaks to keep Harley-Davidson jobs in the state, but he feels existing incentives are competitive.President Donald Trump has been tweeting criticism of Harley this week after the company announced it was shipping some motorcycle production overseas to avoid European Union tariffs.Vos told reporters Wednesday that he "would never do anything that hurts the ability of Harley-Davidson to be competitive worldwide." As for President Trump's tweets, Vos says, "I would prefer to use more of a carrot approach to say what can we do to make sure you stay here as opposed to a stick."President Trump is scheduled to be in Wisconsin on Thursday for the groundbreaking of the Foxconn Technology Group factory.

Big Gig, Big Bang, big-league visit: Road closures during Pres. Trump's visit, 1st day of Summerfest

Big Gig, Big Bang, big-league visit: Road closures during Pres. Trump's visit, 1st day of Summerfest

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the City of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Tuesday, June 26 issued an alert for Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28 during President Donald Trump's visit.Wednesday also marks the first day of Summerfest.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the City of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works on Tuesday, June 26 issued an alert for Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28 during President Donald Trump's visit.Wednesday also marks the first day of Summerfest.

GOP set for showdown immigration vote

GOP set for showdown immigration vote

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are set to vote Wednesday on a hard-fought immigration compromise between conservative and moderate GOP flanks, but the bill has lost any real chance for passage despite a public outcry over the crisis at the border.Instead, lawmakers are expected to turn toward a narrow bill to prevent immigrant family separations in hopes of addressing that issue before leaving town for the Fourth of July recess.GOP leaders set out to pass the sweeping immigration measure on their own, without Democratic input, after some members agitated for action.

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are set to vote Wednesday on a hard-fought immigration compromise between conservative and moderate GOP flanks, but the bill has lost any real chance for passage despite a public outcry over the crisis at the border.Instead, lawmakers are expected to turn toward a narrow bill to prevent immigrant family separations in hopes of addressing that issue before leaving town for the Fourth of July recess.GOP leaders set out to pass the sweeping immigration measure on their own, without Democratic input, after some members agitated for action.

'Cruel, plain and simple:' 17 states sue in effort to reunite immigration children, parents at border

'Cruel, plain and simple:' 17 states sue in effort to reunite immigration children, parents at border

LOS ANGELES — Seventeen states, including New York and California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the border, as the legal and political pressure on the White House to reconnect families more quickly escalated."The administration's practice of separating families is cruel, plain and simple," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a statement. "Every day, it seems like the administration is issuing new, contradictory policies and relying on new, contradictory justifications.

LOS ANGELES — Seventeen states, including New York and California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday to force it to reunite the thousands of immigrant children and parents it separated at the border, as the legal and political pressure on the White House to reconnect families more quickly escalated."The administration's practice of separating families is cruel, plain and simple," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a statement. "Every day, it seems like the administration is issuing new, contradictory policies and relying on new, contradictory justifications.

Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers

Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is planning another visit to immigration centers housing migrants who have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border.The first lady's spokeswoman declined to release any details about the trip, including where or when she plans to go.Mrs.

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is planning another visit to immigration centers housing migrants who have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border.The first lady's spokeswoman declined to release any details about the trip, including where or when she plans to go.Mrs.