MADISON — Gov.
Border states pledge 1,600 troops for President Trump's border fight
HOUSTON — Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,600 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
HOUSTON — Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,600 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
Attorney: Federal agents seize documents from Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer
WASHINGTON — Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to a porn actress who says she had sex with President Trump more than a decade ago.The move ignited the president's anger, with President Trump calling it a "disgrace" that federal agents "broke into" the office of his personal attorney.
WASHINGTON — Federal agents on Monday raided the office of President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, seizing records on topics including a $130,000 payment made to a porn actress who says she had sex with President Trump more than a decade ago.The move ignited the president's anger, with President Trump calling it a "disgrace" that federal agents "broke into" the office of his personal attorney.
Arizona, Texas pledge 1,300 troops for Trump's border fight
PHOENIX — Arizona and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,300 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
PHOENIX — Arizona and Texas pledged on Monday to send about 1,300 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border, responding to President Donald Trump's plan to use the military to help fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking.Texas Gov.
'It's troubling:' Battle brews between City of Milwaukee, paint industry over lead concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Lead poisoning in our children -- is it mostly due to lead in the water in Milwaukee -- or lead in the paint on older homes?
MILWAUKEE -- Lead poisoning in our children -- is it mostly due to lead in the water in Milwaukee -- or lead in the paint on older homes?
K-9 units search Capitol after bomb threat to Gov. Walker's office; nothing found
MADISON -- K-9 units searched the Capitol in Madison on Monday, April 9 following a bomb threat.According to Department of Administration officials, a letter was received by the Dane County Court from an inmate in the Wisconsin prison system.
MADISON -- K-9 units searched the Capitol in Madison on Monday, April 9 following a bomb threat.According to Department of Administration officials, a letter was received by the Dane County Court from an inmate in the Wisconsin prison system.
Gov. Scott Walker signs 2 more bills to combat opioid abuse
GREEN BAY — Gov.
GREEN BAY — Gov.
President Trump condemns 'heinous' gas attack in Syria, promises quick response
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Monday he will decide on a U.S. response to the apparent chemical weapons attack on Syrian civilians "probably by the end of today."Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, President Trump condemned the "heinous attack" Saturday that killed at least 40 people, including children. "It was an atrocious attack," he said. "It was horrible." He said he will be huddling with military advisers to consider U.S. options and "nothing's off the table."President Trump said the U.S. is still investigating the possible involvement of the Iranian and Russian governments in the strike."If it's Russia, if it's Syria, if it's Iran, if it's all of them together, we'll figure it out," he said.
'Aggressive actions:' Gov. Walker voices support for sending troops to Mexico border
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Republican Wisconsin Gov.
Republican Governors Association books $5M for Scott Walker ads
MADISON — The Republican Governors Association said Monday it has booked $5.1 million in television ad buys for the fall in Wisconsin as Gov.
MADISON — The Republican Governors Association said Monday it has booked $5.1 million in television ad buys for the fall in Wisconsin as Gov.
Amid trade fight, President Trump says China will do the 'right thing'
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
WASHINGTON — Amid global fears of an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump suggested that Beijing will ease trade barriers "because it is the right thing to do" and that the economic superpowers can settle the conflict that has rattled financial markets, consumers and businesses.But fostering more uncertainty, the president's top economic advisers offered mixed messages Sunday as to the best approach with China, which has threatened to retaliate if Washington follows through with its proposed tariffs, even as President Trump emphasized his bond with Chinese President Xi Jinping."President Xi and I will always be friends, no matter what happens with our dispute on trade," President Trump wrote. "China will take down its Trade Barriers because it is the right thing to do.
North Korea tells US that Kim Jong Un ready to discuss nukes
WASHINGTON — North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.The confirmation from Pyongyang directly, rather than from third countries like South Korea, has created more confidence within President Trump's administration about the wisdom of holding such a meeting, as U.S. officials make secretive preparations.
WASHINGTON — North Korea's government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday, increasing the likelihood that the unprecedented summit will actually occur.The confirmation from Pyongyang directly, rather than from third countries like South Korea, has created more confidence within President Trump's administration about the wisdom of holding such a meeting, as U.S. officials make secretive preparations.
Members of migrant caravan protest in Mexico City after Pres. Trump deploys National Guard
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
MEXICO CITY — Central American immigrants traveling through Mexico in a caravan that drew the attention of President Donald Trump protested in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday in Mexico City.Mexico's capital was the final planned stop of the migrant caravan that left from the Mexico-Guatemala border late last month to draw attention to policies toward immigrants and refugees.Caravan organizer Irineo Mujica said at Mexico City's Angel of Independence monument that what remains of the caravan would visit the basilica of Mexico's patron saint later Saturday and seek meetings with representatives of the United Nations and Organization of American States."We are looking for some reaction, some change in the policies," Mujica said.Last Tuesday, as the caravan camped at a sports complex in southern Mexico, President Trump tweeted that "The big Caravan of People from Honduras, now coming across Mexico and heading to our "Weak Laws" Border, had better be stopped before it gets there."Later in the week President Trump announced that National Guard soldiers would be deployed to bolster the security presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, a move also made during the presidencies of George W.
'Opioid Abuse Prevention:' Gov. Walker to sign into law 2 bills that address the opioid epidemic
GREEN BAY -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 9 will sign into law two bills that address the opioid epidemic.The bills are Assembly Bill 906 and Assembly Bill 907.Assembly Bill 906 "creates a law enforcement agency drug trafficking response grant program; positions to assist in prosecuting drug-related offenses; creates evidence-based programs for substance abuse prevention services for at-risk youth; creates victim impact panels; creates funding for family treatment courts; creates grants for county jails to provide non-narcotic treatment before offender re-entry; and making appropriations."Assembly Bill 907 "relates to continuing education in prescribing controlled substances for certain health care practitioners; maintenance and detoxification treatment provided by physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers; requiring school boards to provide instruction about drug abuse awareness and prevention; graduate training of psychiatric nurses; training materials for social services workers handling substance abuse-related cases; substance abuse counseling and modifying and creating administrative rules related to substance abuse counseling; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations."They'll be signed into law at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay on Monday afternoon.
GREEN BAY -- Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 9 will sign into law two bills that address the opioid epidemic.The bills are Assembly Bill 906 and Assembly Bill 907.Assembly Bill 906 "creates a law enforcement agency drug trafficking response grant program; positions to assist in prosecuting drug-related offenses; creates evidence-based programs for substance abuse prevention services for at-risk youth; creates victim impact panels; creates funding for family treatment courts; creates grants for county jails to provide non-narcotic treatment before offender re-entry; and making appropriations."Assembly Bill 907 "relates to continuing education in prescribing controlled substances for certain health care practitioners; maintenance and detoxification treatment provided by physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers; requiring school boards to provide instruction about drug abuse awareness and prevention; graduate training of psychiatric nurses; training materials for social services workers handling substance abuse-related cases; substance abuse counseling and modifying and creating administrative rules related to substance abuse counseling; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations."They'll be signed into law at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay on Monday afternoon.
White House sends mixed signals on trade fight; markets dive
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
WASHINGTON — The trade clash between President Donald Trump and China's government is escalating, with Beijing pledging to "counterattack with great strength" if President Trump follows through on threats to impose tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.President Trump made his out-of-the-blue move when China threatened to retaliate for the first round of tariffs planned by the United States.
Stevie Wonder releases 'Dream Still Lives' video, honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Stevie Wonder has released a video featuring celebrities espousing the need to continue the works of the Rev.
Stevie Wonder has released a video featuring celebrities espousing the need to continue the works of the Rev.
President Trump: 2,000-4,000 troops needed for Mexico border security
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn't clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns.President Trump's comments to reporters on Air Force One were his first estimate on guard levels he believes are needed for border protection.
PHOENIX — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between 2,000 and 4,000 National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border to help federal officials fight illegal immigration and drug trafficking, but it wasn't clear who would be called up or if they would even be allowed to carry guns.President Trump's comments to reporters on Air Force One were his first estimate on guard levels he believes are needed for border protection.
Tossing aside his 'boring' prepared remarks, Pres. Trump unleashes on immigration at tax cut event
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.President Trump was in West Virginia to showcase the benefits of Republican tax cuts, but he took a big and meandering detour to talk about his tough immigration and trade plans.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Tossing his "boring" prepared remarks into the air, President Donald Trump on Thursday unleashed a fierce denunciation of the nation's immigration policies, calling for tougher border security while repeating his unsubstantiated claim that "millions" of people voted illegally in California.President Trump was in West Virginia to showcase the benefits of Republican tax cuts, but he took a big and meandering detour to talk about his tough immigration and trade plans.
Vice President Mike Pence coming to Wisconsin for Gov. Walker fundraiser
MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Wisconsin in three weeks to host a fundraiser for Republican Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Wisconsin in three weeks to host a fundraiser for Republican Gov.