'No choice but to act:' Pres. Trump signs order to send troops to US border
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation directing the National Guard to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border.President Trump says Wednesday in a memorandum to his secretaries of defense and homeland security and to his attorney general that the "situation at the border has now reached a point of crisis."The document orders the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of Homeland Security in securing the southern border to stop the flow of drugs and people.And it orders the agency heads to submit a report within 30 days outlining what other steps can be taken.President Trump says that "lawlessness" at the southern border is "fundamentally incompatible with the safety, security, and sovereignty of the American people." And he says his administration "has no choice but to act."
President Trump scales back US goals in Syria, leaves future to others
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling back U.S. goals in Syria as he pushes for a quick military withdrawal, Trump administration officials said Wednesday, abandoning plans to stay long-term to stabilize the country and prevent the Islamic State group from re-emerging.President Trump has given no formal order to pull out the 2,000 U.S. troops currently in Syria, nor offered a public timetable, other than to say the United States will pull out just as soon as the last remaining IS fighters can be vanquished.
Gov. Walker warns of 'blue wave' after Dallet SCOWIS victory; Democrats see hope after win
MADISON -- The dominating victory by a liberal candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race emboldened Democrats deflated by years of defeats, pushing Republican Gov.
MADISON -- The dominating victory by a liberal candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race emboldened Democrats deflated by years of defeats, pushing Republican Gov.
Yelich, Braun go deep in 9th as Brewers beat Cards 5-4
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun hit consecutive homers off Dominic Leone with two out in the ninth, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 win over the St.
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and Ryan Braun hit consecutive homers off Dominic Leone with two out in the ninth, sending the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 win over the St.
President Trump wants military to do border control 'until we can have a wall'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.Speaking during a visit with Baltic leaders, President Trump said he's been discussing the idea with his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis."We're going to be doing things militarily.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to use the military to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until his promised border wall is built.Speaking during a visit with Baltic leaders, President Trump said he's been discussing the idea with his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis."We're going to be doing things militarily.
Gov. Scott Walker signs breast tissue bill
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Gov. Scott Walker signs bill prohibiting abortion coverage
MADISON — An anti-abortion group says Gov.
MADISON — An anti-abortion group says Gov.
State to pay $30,000 to settle sign theft lawsuit
MADISON — State taxpayers will pay $30,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against a lawmaker who stole a sign from a protester referring to President Donald Trump as "sadistic," ''racist" and a "serial groper."State Rep.
MADISON — State taxpayers will pay $30,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed against a lawmaker who stole a sign from a protester referring to President Donald Trump as "sadistic," ''racist" and a "serial groper."State Rep.
Pres. Trump declares mid-40s 'perfect weather' for Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON — With overcast skies and temperatures in the 40s, President Donald Trump declared it was "perfect weather" on Monday for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
WASHINGTON — With overcast skies and temperatures in the 40s, President Donald Trump declared it was "perfect weather" on Monday for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
President Trump calls for border legislation using 'nuclear option'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.President Trump tweeted that the U.S. must build a border wall, but argued that "Democrats want No Borders, hence drugs and crime!" He also said that a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants is "dead because the Democrats didn't care or act."President Trump has previously called for the "nuclear option" — changing Senate rules to end the filibuster.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Donald Trump demanded Monday that Congress pass new border legislation using the "Nuclear Option if necessary" to muscle it through the Senate — a drastic change in rules the Republican leader has previously dismissed.President Trump tweeted that the U.S. must build a border wall, but argued that "Democrats want No Borders, hence drugs and crime!" He also said that a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants is "dead because the Democrats didn't care or act."President Trump has previously called for the "nuclear option" — changing Senate rules to end the filibuster.
President Trump on deal for 'Dreamer' immigrants: 'NO MORE'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants."NO MORE DACA DEAL!" President Trump tweeted one hour after he began the day by wishing his followers a "HAPPY EASTER!"He said Mexico must "stop the big drug and people flows, or I will stop their cash cow, NAFTA.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Sunday declared "NO MORE" to a deal to help "Dreamer" immigrants and threatened to pull out of a free trade agreement with Mexico unless it does more to stop people from crossing into the U.S. He claimed they're coming to take advantage of protections granted certain immigrants."NO MORE DACA DEAL!" President Trump tweeted one hour after he began the day by wishing his followers a "HAPPY EASTER!"He said Mexico must "stop the big drug and people flows, or I will stop their cash cow, NAFTA.
Walker signs bill to close troubled Lincoln Hills youth prison
MILWAUKEE — Gov.
MILWAUKEE — Gov.
Mayor Barrett submits letter to DNC chair, suggests new Bucks' arena as venue for 2020 convention
MILWAUKEE -- "Come to our city" -- that's the message from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to the Democratic Party.
MILWAUKEE -- "Come to our city" -- that's the message from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to the Democratic Party.
State appeals court refuses to delay special election order; Gov. Walker will not appeal to SCOWIS
MADISON -- A state appeals court has denied Gov.
MADISON -- A state appeals court has denied Gov.
Wisconsin Democrats blast GOP effort to leave seats vacant
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats on Wednesday blasted a Republican-backed bill that would ensure that two vacant seats in the Legislature will remain open until next year, calling the proposal a blatant attempt to avoid adding to a string of recent GOP losses and saying it would deny some voters their voice in government.A Madison judge last week ordered Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats on Wednesday blasted a Republican-backed bill that would ensure that two vacant seats in the Legislature will remain open until next year, calling the proposal a blatant attempt to avoid adding to a string of recent GOP losses and saying it would deny some voters their voice in government.A Madison judge last week ordered Gov.
'50 Miles More:' Students walking against gun violence reach Speaker Ryan's hometown
JANESVILLE -- Some Wisconsin students who took their demonstration against gun violence on the road reached their destination Wednesday — House Speaker Paul Ryan's home turf.About 50 students set out Sunday from Madison on their "50 Miles More" march.
JANESVILLE -- Some Wisconsin students who took their demonstration against gun violence on the road reached their destination Wednesday — House Speaker Paul Ryan's home turf.About 50 students set out Sunday from Madison on their "50 Miles More" march.
Pres. Trump fires VA Secretary David Shulkin, tweets White House Dr. Ronny Jackson is nominee
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.A Navy rear admiral, Jackson is a surprise choice to succeed Shulkin, a former Obama administration official and the first non-veteran ever to head the VA.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump fired Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin on Wednesday and nominated White House doctor Ronny Jackson to replace him in the wake of a bruising ethics scandal and a mounting rebellion within the agency.A Navy rear admiral, Jackson is a surprise choice to succeed Shulkin, a former Obama administration official and the first non-veteran ever to head the VA.