'The US will not be a migrant camp:' Pres. Trump digs in on immigration amid family separation crisis
WASHINGTON — An unapologetic President Donald Trump defended his administration's border-protection policies Monday in the face of rising national outrage over the forced separation of migrant children from their parents.
WASHINGTON — An unapologetic President Donald Trump defended his administration's border-protection policies Monday in the face of rising national outrage over the forced separation of migrant children from their parents.
President Trump calls on Pentagon to create 'space force' as 6th branch of military
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is announcing that he is directing the Pentagon to create the 'Space Force' as an independent service branch.President Trump said Monday that "we are going to have the space force" which he deemed a "separate but equal" branch of the military.President Trump says the United States will "be the leader by far" in space and looks to revive the nation's flagging space program.The president framed space as a national security issue, saying he does not want "China and Russia and other countries leading us."President Trump also vowed to soon return the United States to the moon and to reach Mars.President Trump was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and members of his space council.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is announcing that he is directing the Pentagon to create the 'Space Force' as an independent service branch.President Trump said Monday that "we are going to have the space force" which he deemed a "separate but equal" branch of the military.President Trump says the United States will "be the leader by far" in space and looks to revive the nation's flagging space program.The president framed space as a national security issue, saying he does not want "China and Russia and other countries leading us."President Trump also vowed to soon return the United States to the moon and to reach Mars.President Trump was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and members of his space council.
Bid submitted: Milwaukee invites Democrats to 'fresh coast' for 2020 national convention
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee is touting itself as America's "fresh coast" in a bid for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.The city formally submitted its bid Monday, June 18 to host the convention.In the cover letter for the bid, Milwaukee Barrett also wrote:
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee is touting itself as America's "fresh coast" in a bid for the 2020 Democratic National Convention.The city formally submitted its bid Monday, June 18 to host the convention.In the cover letter for the bid, Milwaukee Barrett also wrote:
Paul Ryan endorses former aide Bryan Steil to replace him
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has endorsed his former aide Bryan Steil to replace him in Congress.Ryan told WISN-AM on Monday that he is endorsing now because he believes it's important for Republicans to unify in the race.
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has endorsed his former aide Bryan Steil to replace him in Congress.Ryan told WISN-AM on Monday that he is endorsing now because he believes it's important for Republicans to unify in the race.
Spokeswoman: Melania Trump 'hates to see' children separated from their families at borders
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First lady Melania Trump is wading into the emotional controversy over policies enacted by her husband's administration that have increased the number of migrant children being separated from their parents.Mrs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- First lady Melania Trump is wading into the emotional controversy over policies enacted by her husband's administration that have increased the number of migrant children being separated from their parents.Mrs.
Pres. Trump approves plan to impose tough China tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved a plan to impose punishing tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of Chinese goods as early as Friday, a move that could put his trade policies on a collision course with his push to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.President Trump has long vowed to fulfill his campaign pledge to clamp down on what he considers unfair Chinese trading practices.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has approved a plan to impose punishing tariffs on tens of billions of dollars of Chinese goods as early as Friday, a move that could put his trade policies on a collision course with his push to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons.President Trump has long vowed to fulfill his campaign pledge to clamp down on what he considers unfair Chinese trading practices.
Justice Department watchdog sees errors, not bias, in James Comey's Hillary Clinton email probe
WASHINGTON — In a stinging rebuke, the Justice Department watchdog declared Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey was "insubordinate" in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation in the explosive final months of the 2016 presidential campaign.
WASHINGTON — In a stinging rebuke, the Justice Department watchdog declared Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey was "insubordinate" in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation in the explosive final months of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Wisconsin Republicans reduce I-94 funding amid criticism
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee has taken a detour from Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee has taken a detour from Gov.
US won't ease sanctions before North Korea denuclearizes: 'Only then will there be relief'
BEIJING — The United States will not ease sanctions against North Korea until it denuclearizes, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, as he reassured key Asian allies that President Donald Trump had not backed down on Pyongyang's weapons program.Pompeo, meeting in Seoul with top South Korean and Japanese diplomats, put a more sober spin on President Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the president's comments fueled unease in Washington, Tokyo and Seoul.
BEIJING — The United States will not ease sanctions against North Korea until it denuclearizes, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, as he reassured key Asian allies that President Donald Trump had not backed down on Pyongyang's weapons program.Pompeo, meeting in Seoul with top South Korean and Japanese diplomats, put a more sober spin on President Trump's summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the president's comments fueled unease in Washington, Tokyo and Seoul.
New York attorney general sues Trump Foundation
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's foundation served as a personal piggy bank for his businesses, legal bills and presidential campaign, New York's attorney general said Wednesday as she sued the charity, Trump and three of his children.The Donald J.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's foundation served as a personal piggy bank for his businesses, legal bills and presidential campaign, New York's attorney general said Wednesday as she sued the charity, Trump and three of his children.The Donald J.
'Major cover-up:' Group takes concerns about lead poisoning prevention program to district attorney
MILWAUKEE -- A coalition is asking the Milwaukee County district attorney to look into recent state findings of the city's embattled childhood lead poison prevention program.
MILWAUKEE -- A coalition is asking the Milwaukee County district attorney to look into recent state findings of the city's embattled childhood lead poison prevention program.
President Trump declares North Korea 'no longer a nuclear threat'
WASHINGTON -- America and the world can "sleep well tonight," President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, boasting that his summit with Kim Jong Un had ended any nuclear threat from North Korea though the meeting produced no details on how or when weapons might be eliminated or even reduced.While President Trump claimed a historic breakthrough at the most significant diplomatic event of his presidency, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, was more measured.
WASHINGTON -- America and the world can "sleep well tonight," President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, boasting that his summit with Kim Jong Un had ended any nuclear threat from North Korea though the meeting produced no details on how or when weapons might be eliminated or even reduced.While President Trump claimed a historic breakthrough at the most significant diplomatic event of his presidency, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, was more measured.
US Supreme Court reschedules 'Making a Murderer' conference
MADISON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rescheduled a conference on whether to review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.WLUK-TV reports that the justices were scheduled to hold the conference on Brendan Dassey's appeal on Thursday.
MADISON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rescheduled a conference on whether to review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.WLUK-TV reports that the justices were scheduled to hold the conference on Brendan Dassey's appeal on Thursday.
Singapore Summit: President Trump-Kim Jong Un talks inspire glee, cautious optimism, skepticism
SINGAPORE -- While South Koreans cheered with hope and China saw an opening to discuss lifting sanctions on North Korea, some countries in Europe and the Mideast cautioned Tuesday that it was premature to judge U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit a success.Many have applauded the recent months of denuclearization diplomacy between North Korea and the U.S. after a year of mounting tension, threats and name-calling.
SINGAPORE -- While South Koreans cheered with hope and China saw an opening to discuss lifting sanctions on North Korea, some countries in Europe and the Mideast cautioned Tuesday that it was premature to judge U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit a success.Many have applauded the recent months of denuclearization diplomacy between North Korea and the U.S. after a year of mounting tension, threats and name-calling.
2 races are next test for parties in swing state Wisconsin
MADISON — Wisconsin Democrats hoped to maintain their midterm momentum on Tuesday, seeking victories in special elections for a pair of open legislative seats.The seats in northeastern Wisconsin's 1st Senate District and south-central Wisconsin's 42nd Assembly District have been vacant since December, when Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democrats hoped to maintain their midterm momentum on Tuesday, seeking victories in special elections for a pair of open legislative seats.The seats in northeastern Wisconsin's 1st Senate District and south-central Wisconsin's 42nd Assembly District have been vacant since December, when Gov.
United Nations Secretary-General praises summit as 'important milestone'
NEW YORK -- The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "an important milestone" in advancing peace and "complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula."U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says the secretary-general "urges all concerned parties to seize this momentous opportunity."Dujarric said Guterres wrote to both leaders before the summit and reiterates Tuesday that "the road ahead requires cooperation, compromise and a common cause."Guterres told reporters Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency and other parts of the U.N. system "stand ready to support this process in any way, including verification if requested by the key parties."
NEW YORK -- The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "an important milestone" in advancing peace and "complete and verifiable denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula."U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says the secretary-general "urges all concerned parties to seize this momentous opportunity."Dujarric said Guterres wrote to both leaders before the summit and reiterates Tuesday that "the road ahead requires cooperation, compromise and a common cause."Guterres told reporters Monday that the International Atomic Energy Agency and other parts of the U.N. system "stand ready to support this process in any way, including verification if requested by the key parties."
Watch: President Trump, Kim Jong Un meet, shake hands at Singapore Summit
SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: "No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea."But when it comes to human rights, don't expect President Trump to hold Kim Jong Un's feet to the fire at the Singapore summit.
SINGAPORE -- President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: "No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea."But when it comes to human rights, don't expect President Trump to hold Kim Jong Un's feet to the fire at the Singapore summit.
President Trump: Economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said that his top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, suffered a heart attack and was being treated Monday at a military hospital.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders later told reporters that Kudlow was in "good condition" and "doing well" after suffering a "mild" heart attack.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said that his top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, suffered a heart attack and was being treated Monday at a military hospital.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders later told reporters that Kudlow was in "good condition" and "doing well" after suffering a "mild" heart attack.
State elections panel puts Democrats Andy Gronik, Dana Wachs on ballot
MADISON -- The state Elections Commission says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik's name will be on the ballot.Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Morgan alleged multiple problems with Gronik's nomination papers.
MADISON -- The state Elections Commission says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik's name will be on the ballot.Republican Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Mark Morgan alleged multiple problems with Gronik's nomination papers.
President Trump, Kim Jong Un converge on Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.President Trump descended from Air Force One into the steamy Singapore night, greeting officials and declaring he felt "very good" before being whisked away to his hotel via a route lined with police and photo-snapping onlookers.
SINGAPORE — President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un converged on this island city-state Sunday ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history, a sit-down meant to settle a standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal.President Trump descended from Air Force One into the steamy Singapore night, greeting officials and declaring he felt "very good" before being whisked away to his hotel via a route lined with police and photo-snapping onlookers.