'Team Terrorists?' Ron Johnson questions fellow Republican's accusation against Democrat Tammy Baldwin
MILWAUKEE -- Republican U.S. Senate challenger Leah Vukmir saying that Democratic U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE -- Republican U.S. Senate challenger Leah Vukmir saying that Democratic U.S. Sen.
Pres. Trump welcomes N. Korea plan to blow up nuke-site tunnels
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site in less than two weeks, in a dramatic event that would set up leader Kim Jong Un's summit with President Donald Trump next month.
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Saturday that it will dismantle its nuclear test site in less than two weeks, in a dramatic event that would set up leader Kim Jong Un's summit with President Donald Trump next month.
Milwaukee teachers' union members clash with Gov. Walker supporters outside MPM
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee Public Schools face a $30 million budget deficit, teachers held rally Friday, May 11 outside the Milwaukee Public Museum demanding more state funding.The protesters were met with people arriving for a "meet and greet" Governor Walker was holding inside the museum.The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) has been fighting to eliminate proposed cuts in next year's school budget as MPS plans to eliminate 25 teaching positions among other cuts.
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee Public Schools face a $30 million budget deficit, teachers held rally Friday, May 11 outside the Milwaukee Public Museum demanding more state funding.The protesters were met with people arriving for a "meet and greet" Governor Walker was holding inside the museum.The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association (MTEA) has been fighting to eliminate proposed cuts in next year's school budget as MPS plans to eliminate 25 teaching positions among other cuts.
At convention, Gov. Walker to again warn of midterm risk
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
'Lasting impact:' 4 names added to Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial
MADISON -- Four more names were added to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial in Madison on Friday, May 11.
MADISON -- Four more names were added to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial in Madison on Friday, May 11.
Report: AT&T paid Pres. Trump's lawyer to advise on Time Warner deal
WASHINGTON — AT&T paid President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, $600,000 for advice on its proposed purchase of Time Warner shortly after Trump's election, according to a report published Thursday by The Washington Post.The ties between AT&T and Cohen had previously been revealed, but the telecommunications company had only said it agreed to pay the attorney to gain a better understanding on how the incoming Trump administration might approach a wide range of issues, including antitrust issues.The Justice Department is seeking to block AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner on the grounds that it would stifle competition.
WASHINGTON — AT&T paid President Donald Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, $600,000 for advice on its proposed purchase of Time Warner shortly after Trump's election, according to a report published Thursday by The Washington Post.The ties between AT&T and Cohen had previously been revealed, but the telecommunications company had only said it agreed to pay the attorney to gain a better understanding on how the incoming Trump administration might approach a wide range of issues, including antitrust issues.The Justice Department is seeking to block AT&T's $85 billion purchase of Time Warner on the grounds that it would stifle competition.
State: US Supreme Court should not review 'Making a Murderer' case
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Justice attorneys are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a request to review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.Brendan Dassey's attorneys have argued for years that investigators coerced him into confessing that he helped his uncle, Steven Avery, rape and kill photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Justice attorneys are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a request to review the conviction of an inmate featured in the "Making a Murderer" documentary series.Brendan Dassey's attorneys have argued for years that investigators coerced him into confessing that he helped his uncle, Steven Avery, rape and kill photographer Teresa Halbach in 2005.
President Trump to greet North Korea detainees upon return to US
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is set to greet three Americans who were detained in North Korea when they return to the U.S. early Thursday.President Trump is promising "quite a scene" at a middle-of-the-night arrival ceremony outside Washington.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump is set to greet three Americans who were detained in North Korea when they return to the U.S. early Thursday.President Trump is promising "quite a scene" at a middle-of-the-night arrival ceremony outside Washington.
Detainees freed in North Korea, returning to US with Secretary of State Pompeo
WASHINGTON — Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.
WASHINGTON — Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.
CIA director nominee Gina Haspel says CIA won't resume harsh interrogation like that used after 9/11
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next CIA director says that if she is confirmed by the Senate, the spy agency will not undertake a detention and harsh interrogation program like the controversial one used after 9/11.The CIA on Tuesday evening released excerpts of the opening remarks Gina Haspel will make at her confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate intelligence committee.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next CIA director says that if she is confirmed by the Senate, the spy agency will not undertake a detention and harsh interrogation program like the controversial one used after 9/11.The CIA on Tuesday evening released excerpts of the opening remarks Gina Haspel will make at her confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate intelligence committee.
Defiant Matt Flynn tells those calling for him to drop out of race for governor to 'jump in the lake'
MADISON — A defiant Matt Flynn, who became the first Democratic candidate for governor to submit nomination signatures Wednesday, May 9 had a simple message for those calling for him to drop out because of his past work defending the Milwaukee Archdiocese: "Jump in the lake."Flynn, a retired attorney and former chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, represented the archdiocese against allegations of sexual abuse by priests between 1989 and 2004.The Madison and Wisconsin chapters of the National Organization for Women, along with Women's March Wisconsin, this week called for Flynn to drop out of the race because of his work for the archdiocese.
MADISON — A defiant Matt Flynn, who became the first Democratic candidate for governor to submit nomination signatures Wednesday, May 9 had a simple message for those calling for him to drop out because of his past work defending the Milwaukee Archdiocese: "Jump in the lake."Flynn, a retired attorney and former chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, represented the archdiocese against allegations of sexual abuse by priests between 1989 and 2004.The Madison and Wisconsin chapters of the National Organization for Women, along with Women's March Wisconsin, this week called for Flynn to drop out of the race because of his work for the archdiocese.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer says Russian billionaire paid hush money to Pres. Trump's attorney
WASHINGTON — Stormy Daniels' lawyer says he has information showing that President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney received $500,000 from a Russian billionaire within months of paying hush money to Daniels.Daniels is a porn star who claims she had a tryst with President Trump.Lawyer Michael Avenatti released no documents to support the claim and did not reveal the source of his information.
WASHINGTON — Stormy Daniels' lawyer says he has information showing that President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney received $500,000 from a Russian billionaire within months of paying hush money to Daniels.Daniels is a porn star who claims she had a tryst with President Trump.Lawyer Michael Avenatti released no documents to support the claim and did not reveal the source of his information.
Common Council votes to replace lead service lines at day cares; taxpayers will foot the bill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will foot the bill to replace lead service lines running to day care centers in the city under a proposal unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, May 8.The measure now goes to Mayor Tom Barrett for his signature.Under the legislation, the city will pay the full cost to replace the privately-owned portion of the lines.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will foot the bill to replace lead service lines running to day care centers in the city under a proposal unanimously approved by the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, May 8.The measure now goes to Mayor Tom Barrett for his signature.Under the legislation, the city will pay the full cost to replace the privately-owned portion of the lines.
Governor Walker visits Harley-Davidson Museum for Travel and Tourism Week
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, May 8 highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism industry at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as part of Travel & Tourism Week.The Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, May 8 highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism industry at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as part of Travel & Tourism Week.The Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations.
President Trump announces US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage."The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House Diplomatic Room.President Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included Germany, France and Britain, was a "horrible one-sided deal that should never ever have been made." He added that the United States "will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction."President Trump's decision means Iran's government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what's left of the deal.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he's making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage."The United States does not make empty threats," he said in a televised address from the White House Diplomatic Room.President Trump said the 2015 agreement, which included Germany, France and Britain, was a "horrible one-sided deal that should never ever have been made." He added that the United States "will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction."President Trump's decision means Iran's government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what's left of the deal.
As headlines swirl, President Trump grows frustrated with Rudy Giuliani
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is growing increasingly irritated with lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequently off-message media blitz, in which he has muddied the waters on hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels and made claims that could complicate the president's standing in the special counsel's Russia probe.President Trump has begun questioning whether Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, should be sidelined from television interviews, according to two people familiar with the president's thinking but not authorized to speak publicly about private discussions.President Trump also expressed annoyance that Giuliani's theatrics have breathed new life into the Daniels story and extended its lifespan.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump is growing increasingly irritated with lawyer Rudy Giuliani's frequently off-message media blitz, in which he has muddied the waters on hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels and made claims that could complicate the president's standing in the special counsel's Russia probe.President Trump has begun questioning whether Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, should be sidelined from television interviews, according to two people familiar with the president's thinking but not authorized to speak publicly about private discussions.President Trump also expressed annoyance that Giuliani's theatrics have breathed new life into the Daniels story and extended its lifespan.
Joseph Project: Job training program offers hope despite person's faults or failures
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Senator Ron Johnson went back to his manufacturing roots on Monday, May 7.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Senator Ron Johnson went back to his manufacturing roots on Monday, May 7.
First Lady Melania Trump launches 'BE BEST' awareness campaign for kids
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is launching her initiative as first lady and she's branding it "BE BEST."She is unveiling the campaign Monday at the White House Rose Garden.Mrs.
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is launching her initiative as first lady and she's branding it "BE BEST."She is unveiling the campaign Monday at the White House Rose Garden.Mrs.