Pres. Trump calls off visit by Philadelphia Eagles to White House over anthem dispute
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday due to the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.President Trump says in a statement that some members of the Super Bowl championship team "disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart."President Trump says the team wanted to send a smaller delegation, but fans who planned to attend "deserve better."He says he'll instead be hosting "a different type of ceremony" with the U.S. Marine Band.The NFL recently announced a new policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they're on the field before a game.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has called off a visit by the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House Tuesday due to the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.President Trump says in a statement that some members of the Super Bowl championship team "disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart."President Trump says the team wanted to send a smaller delegation, but fans who planned to attend "deserve better."He says he'll instead be hosting "a different type of ceremony" with the U.S. Marine Band.The NFL recently announced a new policy requiring players to stand for the anthem if they're on the field before a game.
Gov. Scott Walker calls Democrat Tony Evers 'pathetic' over cursing
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Republican Gov.
Melania Trump skipping G7, North Korea summits; will host reception Monday
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump isn't joining her husband at the G7 summit in Quebec this week or planning to accompany him to the expected meeting with North Korea's leader in Singapore the week after, spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Sunday.Mrs.
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump isn't joining her husband at the G7 summit in Quebec this week or planning to accompany him to the expected meeting with North Korea's leader in Singapore the week after, spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Sunday.Mrs.
President Trump: America is safe because Coast Guard is 'strong'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says America is safe because the U.S. Coast Guard is "strong."President Trump calls the Coast Guard the "elite force" that defends borders, patrols the waters, protects U.S. cities and keeps enemies at bay.He spoke Friday while presiding over a Coast Guard change-of-command ceremony in Washington.Adm.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says America is safe because the U.S. Coast Guard is "strong."President Trump calls the Coast Guard the "elite force" that defends borders, patrols the waters, protects U.S. cities and keeps enemies at bay.He spoke Friday while presiding over a Coast Guard change-of-command ceremony in Washington.Adm.
Dr. Rodgers? Medical College of Wisconsin bestows honorary doctorate to #12
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) bestowed an honorary doctorate of humanities degree to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Thursday, May 31 for his commitment to end childhood cancer and blood disorders.One of the highest honors that an educational institution can award is an honorary degree.
MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) bestowed an honorary doctorate of humanities degree to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Thursday, May 31 for his commitment to end childhood cancer and blood disorders.One of the highest honors that an educational institution can award is an honorary degree.
Sec. Mike Pompeo says Kim letter to be delivered to President Trump
NEW YORK -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol will travel to Washington on Friday to deliver a letter from to President Donald Trump from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Pompeo spoke to reporters in New York after meeting Thursday with Kim Yong Chol, the former military intelligence chief.
NEW YORK -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol will travel to Washington on Friday to deliver a letter from to President Donald Trump from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Pompeo spoke to reporters in New York after meeting Thursday with Kim Yong Chol, the former military intelligence chief.
HotSummerMKE.com: Resource returns, connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee leaders announced on Thursday, May 31 the return of an online resource, HotSummerMKE.com, which connects Milwaukee families with summer learning opportunities and recreational activities.State Superintendent Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and MPS Interim Superintendent Keith Posley were all involved in making the announcement Thursday.They say Hot Summer Milwaukee is an easy-to-use webpage that will help parents and students find summer school options, enrichment programs, and special events.
President Trump planning tariffs on European steel, aluminum
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union, a move that could provoke retaliatory tariffs and inflame trans-Atlantic trade tensions.The tariffs are likely to go into effect on the EU with an announcement by Friday's deadline, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union, a move that could provoke retaliatory tariffs and inflame trans-Atlantic trade tensions.The tariffs are likely to go into effect on the EU with an announcement by Friday's deadline, according to two people familiar with the discussions.
President Trump tells young athletes to play to win, have a good life
WASHINGTON — Taking his turn in the batting cage and swinging a golf club, President Donald Trump joined a group of famous athletes for a field day with kids at the White House on Wednesday as he kicked off an effort to increase youth participation in sports."Work hard, get in the game, play to win and, most of all, have a good time," the president told the youngsters.
WASHINGTON — Taking his turn in the batting cage and swinging a golf club, President Donald Trump joined a group of famous athletes for a field day with kids at the White House on Wednesday as he kicked off an effort to increase youth participation in sports."Work hard, get in the game, play to win and, most of all, have a good time," the president told the youngsters.
Pres. Trump signs bill for terminal patients to try unproven drugs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday aimed at helping people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments, calling it a "fundamental freedom" that will offer hope and save lives.Joined by families dealing with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, and other diseases, President Trump signed the so-called Right to Try bill and said he never understood why the issue had lagged for years and Congress hadn't acted sooner."There were no options.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday aimed at helping people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments, calling it a "fundamental freedom" that will offer hope and save lives.Joined by families dealing with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's disease, and other diseases, President Trump signed the so-called Right to Try bill and said he never understood why the issue had lagged for years and Congress hadn't acted sooner."There were no options.
Tom Barrett not running for governor; 'I love my job as mayor and that’s where my heart is'
MADISON — Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is not running for governor.Barrett announced Tuesday that after considering joining the crowded Democratic field, he decided against a fourth run.
MADISON — Democratic Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is not running for governor.Barrett announced Tuesday that after considering joining the crowded Democratic field, he decided against a fourth run.
President Trump said to be 'actively preparing' for summit
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Donald Trump "continues to actively prepare" for the president's "expected summit" with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on June 7.She says Kim Yong Chol, North Korea's vice chairman of the Central Committee, is traveling to New York and will meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later this week.Sanders says a U.S. delegation is meeting with the North Korean delegation at the DMZ.Plans for the high-stakes summit have been in flux for days.
WASHINGTON -- The White House says President Donald Trump "continues to actively prepare" for the president's "expected summit" with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on June 7.She says Kim Yong Chol, North Korea's vice chairman of the Central Committee, is traveling to New York and will meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later this week.Sanders says a U.S. delegation is meeting with the North Korean delegation at the DMZ.Plans for the high-stakes summit have been in flux for days.
Budget battle brews as President Trump threatens another shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has warned Congress that he will never sign another foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus government-wide spending bill like the one he did in March.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has warned Congress that he will never sign another foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus government-wide spending bill like the one he did in March.
Giuliani advises no Mueller interview without informant info
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's legal team would advise that he refuse to submit to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller unless the team can review classified information shared with select lawmakers about the origins of the FBI investigation into Russia's election meddling, President Trump's personal lawyer said Sunday.Rudy Giuliani said that should Mueller's investigators seek a court order to compel the president to testify, President Trump's lawyers would fight such a subpoena all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary."I think we win it," Giuliani said.Giuliani downplayed the chances that President Trump would fire Mueller, a Republican who once was FBI director and has served under GOP presidents.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's legal team would advise that he refuse to submit to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller unless the team can review classified information shared with select lawmakers about the origins of the FBI investigation into Russia's election meddling, President Trump's personal lawyer said Sunday.Rudy Giuliani said that should Mueller's investigators seek a court order to compel the president to testify, President Trump's lawyers would fight such a subpoena all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if necessary."I think we win it," Giuliani said.Giuliani downplayed the chances that President Trump would fire Mueller, a Republican who once was FBI director and has served under GOP presidents.
President Trump says US team in North Korea planning summit with Kim
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Sunday a U.S. team was in North Korea to plan a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jon Un, raising expectations that the on-off-on meeting would indeed take place.The State Department said earlier that a team was in Panmunjom, which straddles the border inside the demilitarized zone, or DMZ, separating the North and South Korea.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Sunday a U.S. team was in North Korea to plan a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jon Un, raising expectations that the on-off-on meeting would indeed take place.The State Department said earlier that a team was in Panmunjom, which straddles the border inside the demilitarized zone, or DMZ, separating the North and South Korea.
President Trump: Melania 'doing great' after recent kidney treatment
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife is "doing great" nearly two weeks after kidney treatment.President Trump answered a reporter's question about the first lady as he departed the White House on Friday for a trip to the U.S. Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis, Maryland.Asked about her health, President Trump said "she's doing great." He then pointed to the second floor of the White House and said she was watching.The White House announced May 14 that Melania Trump underwent a procedure that morning to treat an unspecified kidney condition.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his wife is "doing great" nearly two weeks after kidney treatment.President Trump answered a reporter's question about the first lady as he departed the White House on Friday for a trip to the U.S. Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis, Maryland.Asked about her health, President Trump said "she's doing great." He then pointed to the second floor of the White House and said she was watching.The White House announced May 14 that Melania Trump underwent a procedure that morning to treat an unspecified kidney condition.
Sterling Brown promises legal action as MPD releases body camera video from his January arrest
MILWAUKEE -- The body camera video involving the arrest of Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown was released by the Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, May 23.
MILWAUKEE -- The body camera video involving the arrest of Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown was released by the Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, May 23.
Giannis Antetokounmpo named to 'All-NBA Second Team' for 2nd consecutive season
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the league announced Thursday, May 24 -- marking the second consecutive season the Bucks forward has been named Second Team All-NBA.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks' player since Sidney Moncrief in 1984-85 and 1985-86 to be named to an All-NBA team in back-to-back seasons and is just the fifth player in franchise history to earn All-NBA honors multiple times.In his fifth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their second consecutive playoff berth and the team’s most wins since the 2009-10 season while setting new career highs in points (26.9, ranked T-4th in the NBA) and rebounds (10.0, ranked 11th in the NBA) per game in addition to dishing out 4.8 assists per game (second-highest of his career).
MILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA Second Team, the league announced Thursday, May 24 -- marking the second consecutive season the Bucks forward has been named Second Team All-NBA.According to a news release from Bucks' officials, Antetokounmpo becomes the first Bucks' player since Sidney Moncrief in 1984-85 and 1985-86 to be named to an All-NBA team in back-to-back seasons and is just the fifth player in franchise history to earn All-NBA honors multiple times.In his fifth NBA season, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to their second consecutive playoff berth and the team’s most wins since the 2009-10 season while setting new career highs in points (26.9, ranked T-4th in the NBA) and rebounds (10.0, ranked 11th in the NBA) per game in addition to dishing out 4.8 assists per game (second-highest of his career).