Brewers' Ryan Braun kicks off SHARP Literacy 'Summer Learning Gain Initiative'
MILWAUKEE -- Once the school year ends, it can be hard to get kids to read over the summer, but a few words from a Milwaukee Brewers' player can help!On Tuesday, June 26, Ryan Braun kicked off the "Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative."The SHARP Literacy program uses the summer break to support academic success by helping students catch up and make strides in school.Braun announced that more than 400 students will take part in the eight-week program.At the event, kids got to play games, eat ice cream and meet the Famous Racing Sausages.
MILWAUKEE -- Once the school year ends, it can be hard to get kids to read over the summer, but a few words from a Milwaukee Brewers' player can help!On Tuesday, June 26, Ryan Braun kicked off the "Ryan Braun Summer Learning Gain Initiative."The SHARP Literacy program uses the summer break to support academic success by helping students catch up and make strides in school.Braun announced that more than 400 students will take part in the eight-week program.At the event, kids got to play games, eat ice cream and meet the Famous Racing Sausages.
Authorities abandon 'zero-tolerance' for immigrant families
McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its zero-tolerance immigration policy amid a global uproar over the separation of more than 2,300 migrant families, halting the practice of turning over parents to prosecutors for charges of illegally entering the country.Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said Monday that President Donald Trump's order last week to stop splitting immigrant families at the border required a temporary halt to prosecuting parents and guardians, unless they had criminal history or the child's welfare was in question.
McALLEN, Texas — The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its zero-tolerance immigration policy amid a global uproar over the separation of more than 2,300 migrant families, halting the practice of turning over parents to prosecutors for charges of illegally entering the country.Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan said Monday that President Donald Trump's order last week to stop splitting immigrant families at the border required a temporary halt to prosecuting parents and guardians, unless they had criminal history or the child's welfare was in question.
Pres. Trump urges Maxine Waters to 'be careful' after she urged 'push back' against administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says congresswoman Maxine Waters should "be careful" after she urged the public to "push back" against administration members.President Trump criticized the California Democrat in a tweet Monday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump says congresswoman Maxine Waters should "be careful" after she urged the public to "push back" against administration members.President Trump criticized the California Democrat in a tweet Monday.
GOP leaders eye new bill on family separations at border
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Top House Republicans are discussing legislation aimed at curbing the separation of migrant families at the border, GOP aides said Monday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Top House Republicans are discussing legislation aimed at curbing the separation of migrant families at the border, GOP aides said Monday.
White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.
Speaker Ryan, Congressman Sensenbrenner endorse Leah Vukmir for Senate
JANESVILLE — House Speaker Paul Ryan and U.S. Rep.
JANESVILLE — House Speaker Paul Ryan and U.S. Rep.
WI congressman proposes getting rid of ICE; says it's 'wreaked havoc on far too many people'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Wisconsin congressman has proposed getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.According to a news release Monday, June 25, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, WI-02, will introduce legislation that would abolish ICE after a trip to the southern border "where he witnessed the nation’s immigration crisis."The release states the legislation will be introduced this week.Pocan said the following in the release, which is also posted on his website:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Wisconsin congressman has proposed getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.According to a news release Monday, June 25, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, WI-02, will introduce legislation that would abolish ICE after a trip to the southern border "where he witnessed the nation’s immigration crisis."The release states the legislation will be introduced this week.Pocan said the following in the release, which is also posted on his website:
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Paul Ryan on Harley's decision to shift some production overseas: 'Further proof of harm from tariffs'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump's trade policy or Harley-Davidson's decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it's making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S.A spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, says Harley's decision is "further proof of the harm from unilateral tariffs." AshLee Strong says the best way to help American workers, consumers and manufacturers is to open new markets and not raise barriers.Fellow Republican Gov.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump's trade policy or Harley-Davidson's decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it's making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S.A spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, says Harley's decision is "further proof of the harm from unilateral tariffs." AshLee Strong says the best way to help American workers, consumers and manufacturers is to open new markets and not raise barriers.Fellow Republican Gov.
Governor Walker says any new sales tax would be offset with cuts
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Defense Secretary Mattis: Pentagon preparing temporary camps for immigrants at military bases
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday.He did not name the two bases, but said the details are being worked out, including how much capacity is needed.
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — The Pentagon is preparing to build temporary camps for immigrants at two military bases, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday.He did not name the two bases, but said the details are being worked out, including how much capacity is needed.
President Trump wants those who 'invade our country' sent 'back from where they came'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and said they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge.The American Civil Liberties Union said in response that such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that President Trump swore to uphold,"We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country," the president said on Twitter as he was being driven to his private golf club in Northern Virginia. "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S. from Mexico to invaders and said they should be immediately sent back without appearing before a judge.The American Civil Liberties Union said in response that such a step would be illegal and violate the Constitution that President Trump swore to uphold,"We cannot allow all of these people to invade our Country," the president said on Twitter as he was being driven to his private golf club in Northern Virginia. "When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, bring them back from where they came.
Pres. Trump administration officials pledge to reunite families amid border chaos
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Texas charitable organization says about 30 immigrant parents separated from their children after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border were freed into its care Sunday, but they don't know where their kids are or when they might see them again despite government assurances that family reunification would be well organized.The release is believed to be the first, large one of its kind since President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that preserved a "zero-tolerance" policy for entering the country illegally but ended the practice of separating immigrant parents and children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A Texas charitable organization says about 30 immigrant parents separated from their children after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border were freed into its care Sunday, but they don't know where their kids are or when they might see them again despite government assurances that family reunification would be well organized.The release is believed to be the first, large one of its kind since President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that preserved a "zero-tolerance" policy for entering the country illegally but ended the practice of separating immigrant parents and children.
President Trump pushes tough immigration stance in Nevada appearance
LAS VEGAS — Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald Trump pressed his tough anti-illegal immigration stance before supporters Saturday, saying "we have to be very strong" as he sought to help boost the candidacy of a one-time critic.President Trump was in Las Vegas to assist Dean Heller, the only Republican U.S. senator seeking re-election in a state that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
LAS VEGAS — Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald Trump pressed his tough anti-illegal immigration stance before supporters Saturday, saying "we have to be very strong" as he sought to help boost the candidacy of a one-time critic.President Trump was in Las Vegas to assist Dean Heller, the only Republican U.S. senator seeking re-election in a state that Democrat Hillary Clinton won in 2016.
Teen actress wears 'I do care' jacket to protest first lady
LOS ANGELES — Teen actress Jenna Ortega cares, and says Melania Trump should do the same.Ortega wore a green, hooded military jacket reading "I do care and u should too" on the red carpet at the Radio Disney Music Awards Friday night, countering the "I really don't care, do u?" jacket the first lady wore as she left Washington to visit detained migrant children this week.The 15-year-old, whose credits include "Jane the Virgin" and "Iron Man 3," told The Associated Press Trump's jacket showed poor judgment, and she couldn't believe her advisers allowed her to wear it.
LOS ANGELES — Teen actress Jenna Ortega cares, and says Melania Trump should do the same.Ortega wore a green, hooded military jacket reading "I do care and u should too" on the red carpet at the Radio Disney Music Awards Friday night, countering the "I really don't care, do u?" jacket the first lady wore as she left Washington to visit detained migrant children this week.The 15-year-old, whose credits include "Jane the Virgin" and "Iron Man 3," told The Associated Press Trump's jacket showed poor judgment, and she couldn't believe her advisers allowed her to wear it.
President Trump threatens 20 percent tariffs on EU cars
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 20 percent tariff on cars from the European Union.In a tweet Friday, President Trump complains about EU trade barriers and vowed "if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 20 percent tariff on cars from the European Union.In a tweet Friday, President Trump complains about EU trade barriers and vowed "if these Tariffs and Barriers are not soon broken down and removed, we will be placing a 20% Tariff on all of their cars coming into the U.S. Build them here!"