President Trump suggests US 'close up' to stop immigrants
CLEVELAND -- President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. immigration policies during a business roundtable in Cleveland.President Trump says people entering the U.S. illegally are taking advantage of "catch-and-release" policies and don't show up for their immigration court dates.
CLEVELAND -- President Donald Trump is criticizing U.S. immigration policies during a business roundtable in Cleveland.President Trump says people entering the U.S. illegally are taking advantage of "catch-and-release" policies and don't show up for their immigration court dates.
France slams Pres. Trump for remarks on guns and Paris attacks
PARIS — France is sternly rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's argument that if Parisians had more guns they could have stopped the deadly 2015 extremist attacks on the French capital.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed his "firm disapproval" of President Trump's remarks and vigorously defended France's gun controls.In a statement Saturday, Le Drian said gun violence statistics "do not lead us to reconsider France's choice on this issue." Gun violence death rates are much higher in the U.S.Le Drian continued: "Free circulation of weapons in society does not constitute a rampart against terrorist attacks, to the contrary, it can facilitate ...
PARIS — France is sternly rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's argument that if Parisians had more guns they could have stopped the deadly 2015 extremist attacks on the French capital.French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expressed his "firm disapproval" of President Trump's remarks and vigorously defended France's gun controls.In a statement Saturday, Le Drian said gun violence statistics "do not lead us to reconsider France's choice on this issue." Gun violence death rates are much higher in the U.S.Le Drian continued: "Free circulation of weapons in society does not constitute a rampart against terrorist attacks, to the contrary, it can facilitate ...
President Trump salutes NRA, says group 'loves this country'
DALLAS — Taking a break from the escalating pressures of the Russia probe and the Stormy Daniels case, President Donald Trump returned to his supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday.President Trump, speaking on Air Force One on the way to the event in Dallas, called the NRA a "truly great organization that loves this country."His with the NRA came after he temporarily strayed from their strong anti-gun control message in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — only to later return to the fold.Last year, President Trump became the first sitting president to appear in more than 30 years, declaring that the "assault" on the Second Amendment had ended.
DALLAS — Taking a break from the escalating pressures of the Russia probe and the Stormy Daniels case, President Donald Trump returned to his supporters at the National Rifle Association's annual convention on Friday.President Trump, speaking on Air Force One on the way to the event in Dallas, called the NRA a "truly great organization that loves this country."His with the NRA came after he temporarily strayed from their strong anti-gun control message in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida — only to later return to the fold.Last year, President Trump became the first sitting president to appear in more than 30 years, declaring that the "assault" on the Second Amendment had ended.
MADISON — Gov.
President Trump says date, venue set for North Korea summit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the time and place have been set for his landmark meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un — but kept the world guessing for now about the when and where.President Trump also said that withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea was "not on the table" as he looks to get Kim to give up his nukes at what will be the first summit of between a U.S. and a North Korean leader.The New York Times reported that President Trump has asked the Pentagon to prepare plans for scaling back the U.S. military presence in the allied Asian nation.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the time and place have been set for his landmark meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un — but kept the world guessing for now about the when and where.President Trump also said that withdrawal of U.S. troops from South Korea was "not on the table" as he looks to get Kim to give up his nukes at what will be the first summit of between a U.S. and a North Korean leader.The New York Times reported that President Trump has asked the Pentagon to prepare plans for scaling back the U.S. military presence in the allied Asian nation.
'A very moving experience:' People gather to honor WWII Marine whose remains were recently ID'd
MADISON -- It's a reunion that was 75 years in the making.
MADISON -- It's a reunion that was 75 years in the making.
House chaplain wins job back after scalding letter to Speaker Ryan
WASHINGTON — The embattled chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives has won his job back just hours after sending a scalding letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan that accused a top Ryan staff aide of telling him "something like 'maybe it's time that we had a Chaplain that wasn't a Catholic.'"Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, forced Reverend Pat Conroy to tender his resignation last month, sparking a firestorm.
WASHINGTON — The embattled chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives has won his job back just hours after sending a scalding letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan that accused a top Ryan staff aide of telling him "something like 'maybe it's time that we had a Chaplain that wasn't a Catholic.'"Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, forced Reverend Pat Conroy to tender his resignation last month, sparking a firestorm.
Pres. Trump acknowledges he repaid lawyer for 'Stormy' hush money
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday he repaid his personal lawyer for hush money given to porn actress Stormy Daniels after claiming previously he didn't know about the payments.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump acknowledged Thursday he repaid his personal lawyer for hush money given to porn actress Stormy Daniels after claiming previously he didn't know about the payments.
President Trump marks National Day of Prayer amid Stormy Daniels hush money scandal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated the National Day of Prayer by announcing a White House initiative that he said would underpin policies recognizing the "vital role" of religion in the country. "America is a nation of believers," he said.Shortly before the Rose Garden event Thursday, President Trump acknowledged reimbursing his personal attorney for hush money the lawyer paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges a sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump celebrated the National Day of Prayer by announcing a White House initiative that he said would underpin policies recognizing the "vital role" of religion in the country. "America is a nation of believers," he said.Shortly before the Rose Garden event Thursday, President Trump acknowledged reimbursing his personal attorney for hush money the lawyer paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges a sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006.
Gov. Scott Walker's 2nd TV ad focuses on fighting opioids
MADISON — Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Milwaukee receives $10K grant to create coalition involved in eviction and its prevention
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee received on Wednesday, May 2 a $10,000 grant from the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee received on Wednesday, May 2 a $10,000 grant from the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
White House hires lawyer who represented Clinton in impeachment after Ty Cobb's retirement
WASHINGTON — Facing critical decisions in the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump has hired Emmet Flood, a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process.The White House announced the hiring not long after announcing the retirement of lawyer Ty Cobb, who has been the administration's point person dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
WASHINGTON — Facing critical decisions in the Russia investigation, President Donald Trump has hired Emmet Flood, a veteran attorney who represented Bill Clinton during his impeachment process.The White House announced the hiring not long after announcing the retirement of lawyer Ty Cobb, who has been the administration's point person dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
A State Dept with swagger? President Trump seeks reset with Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is trying to hit reset at the State Department on the eve of a critical decision on the Iran nuclear deal and a potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Trump made his first visit to the department on Wednesday for the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, highlighting his relationship with the head of a Cabinet agency he largely neglected during the tenure of Rex Tillerson.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is trying to hit reset at the State Department on the eve of a critical decision on the Iran nuclear deal and a potential summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Trump made his first visit to the department on Wednesday for the ceremonial swearing-in of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, highlighting his relationship with the head of a Cabinet agency he largely neglected during the tenure of Rex Tillerson.
MADISON — Gov.
Pres. Trump: Location, date for Kim meeting could be revealed soon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the date and location for what will be a historic meeting between a sitting American president and the leader of North Korea over denuclearization could be announced by the end of the week.President Trump has previously said the meeting with Kim Jong Un will be held by the end of May or early June.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the date and location for what will be a historic meeting between a sitting American president and the leader of North Korea over denuclearization could be announced by the end of the week.President Trump has previously said the meeting with Kim Jong Un will be held by the end of May or early June.
Sen. Baldwin opens up about mother's opioid addiction: 'Silence doesn't help solve problems'
MILWAUKEE — Democratic U.S. Sen.
MILWAUKEE — Democratic U.S. Sen.
Nearly $2M settlement reached in federal lawsuit over MPD's 'stop and frisk' policy
MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.
MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.
Report: Robert Mueller gives list of questions to President Trump's lawyers
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to lawyers for President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether President Trump obstructed justice, according to a report published in The New York Times.The Times obtained a list of the questions, which range from President Trump's motivations for firing FBI Director James Comey a year ago to contacts President Trump's campaign had with Russians.Although Mueller's team has indicated to President Trump's lawyers that he's not considered a target, investigators remain interested in whether the president's actions constitute obstruction of justice and want to interview him about several episodes in office.
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to lawyers for President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether President Trump obstructed justice, according to a report published in The New York Times.The Times obtained a list of the questions, which range from President Trump's motivations for firing FBI Director James Comey a year ago to contacts President Trump's campaign had with Russians.Although Mueller's team has indicated to President Trump's lawyers that he's not considered a target, investigators remain interested in whether the president's actions constitute obstruction of justice and want to interview him about several episodes in office.