Gov. Scott Walker unveils school safety bills that wouldn't limit guns
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Republican Gov.
MADISON — Gov.
Lee Holloway has died, according to tweet by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele
MILWAUKEE -- Lee Holloway, the first African American chair of the Milwaukee County Board, has died, according to a tweet published by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday morning, March 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Lee Holloway, the first African American chair of the Milwaukee County Board, has died, according to a tweet published by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Thursday morning, March 15.
Lincoln Hills closure bill in jeopardy
Supporters of a juvenile justice overhaul bill that the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed say it appears likely to die because of Senate changes.A Senate committee voted to approve a scaled-back version of the bill Wednesday.
Supporters of a juvenile justice overhaul bill that the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed say it appears likely to die because of Senate changes.A Senate committee voted to approve a scaled-back version of the bill Wednesday.
Assembly speaker would welcome school safety special session
MADISON— Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday he would welcome a special legislative session to address school safety as students across the state prepared to walk out of their classes to demand tighter gun restrictions.Gov.
MADISON— Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday he would welcome a special legislative session to address school safety as students across the state prepared to walk out of their classes to demand tighter gun restrictions.Gov.
Rex Tillerson out as secretary of state, to be replaced by CIA Director Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unceremoniously dumped Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday — by tweet — and picked CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take his place, abruptly ending Tillerson's turbulent tenure as America's top diplomat and escalating the administration's chaotic second-year shake-up.Tillerson was ousted barely four hours after he returned from an Africa mission and with no face-to-face conversation with the president, the latest casualty of an unruly White House that has seen multiple top officials depart in recent weeks.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump unceremoniously dumped Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday — by tweet — and picked CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take his place, abruptly ending Tillerson's turbulent tenure as America's top diplomat and escalating the administration's chaotic second-year shake-up.Tillerson was ousted barely four hours after he returned from an Africa mission and with no face-to-face conversation with the president, the latest casualty of an unruly White House that has seen multiple top officials depart in recent weeks.
President Trump examines prototypes for border wall amid protests
SAN DIEGO — President Donald Trump on Tuesday eagerly inspected prototypes on display in California for his "big beautiful border wall" amid peaceful protests but growing tensions between his administration and the state over immigration enforcement.Chanting "No ban!
SAN DIEGO — President Donald Trump on Tuesday eagerly inspected prototypes on display in California for his "big beautiful border wall" amid peaceful protests but growing tensions between his administration and the state over immigration enforcement.Chanting "No ban!
Hillary Clinton: US did not 'deserve' Trump presidency
MUMBAI, India — Hillary Clinton told an audience in India that the United States did not "deserve" Donald Trump's presidency and these are "perilous times."The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate spoke over the weekend at India Today Conclave 2018, in Mumbai.Clinton said the Republican president has "quite an affinity for dictators" and said President Trump "really likes their authoritarian posturing and behavior." But she said she thinks it's "more than that" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia.Clinton was critical of President Trump's reality campaign tactics and questioned whether she should have provided more entertainment to voters who responded to President Trump's brash style.She also believes former FBI director James Comey's Oct. 28, 2016, letter to Congress about her private email server cost her support from white women voters.Clinton had difficulty navigating some stone steps at the Jahaz Mahal palace in Mandu.
MUMBAI, India — Hillary Clinton told an audience in India that the United States did not "deserve" Donald Trump's presidency and these are "perilous times."The 2016 Democratic presidential candidate spoke over the weekend at India Today Conclave 2018, in Mumbai.Clinton said the Republican president has "quite an affinity for dictators" and said President Trump "really likes their authoritarian posturing and behavior." But she said she thinks it's "more than that" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia.Clinton was critical of President Trump's reality campaign tactics and questioned whether she should have provided more entertainment to voters who responded to President Trump's brash style.She also believes former FBI director James Comey's Oct. 28, 2016, letter to Congress about her private email server cost her support from white women voters.Clinton had difficulty navigating some stone steps at the Jahaz Mahal palace in Mandu.
Economics expert: Tariffs on foreign steel could hurt Harley-Davidson 3 ways
MILWAUKEE -- Good for some, bad for others.
MILWAUKEE -- Good for some, bad for others.
Calm before the storm? North Korea still mum on Pres. Trump summit
TOKYO — News of the planned summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent shockwaves around the globe.
TOKYO — News of the planned summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent shockwaves around the globe.
White House releases plan to combat school shootings; critics say it doesn't go far enough
WASHINGTON — Not two weeks ago, President Donald Trump wagged his finger at a Republican senator and scolded him for being "afraid of the NRA," declaring that he would stand up to the powerful gun lobby and finally get results on quelling gun violence following last month's Florida school shooting.On Monday, President Trump struck a very different tone as he backpedaled from his earlier demands for sweeping reforms and bowed to Washington reality.
WASHINGTON — Not two weeks ago, President Donald Trump wagged his finger at a Republican senator and scolded him for being "afraid of the NRA," declaring that he would stand up to the powerful gun lobby and finally get results on quelling gun violence following last month's Florida school shooting.On Monday, President Trump struck a very different tone as he backpedaled from his earlier demands for sweeping reforms and bowed to Washington reality.
President Trump recognizes World Series champion Houston Astros
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recognized the Houston Astros on Monday for their first World Series win, an "incredible victory" that President Trump said was even more special following the devastation Hurricane Harvey wrought on the Texas city.Houston defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 last year to clinch the title.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump recognized the Houston Astros on Monday for their first World Series win, an "incredible victory" that President Trump said was even more special following the devastation Hurricane Harvey wrought on the Texas city.Houston defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 last year to clinch the title.
Governor Scott Walker signs bill increasing aid for rural schools
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — Gov.
US officials: No more conditions imposed on North Korea for talks
NORTH KOREA -- Trump administration officials said Sunday there will be no more conditions imposed on North Korea before a first-ever meeting of the two nation's leaders beyond the North's promise not to resume nuclear testing and missile flights or publicly criticize U.S.-South Korean military exercises.The officials' comments followed the surprise announcement last week that President Donald Trump has agreed to meet the North's Kim Jong Un by May."This potential meeting has been agreed to, there are no additional conditions being stipulated, but, again they — they cannot engage in missile testing, they cannot engage in nuclear testing and they can't publicly object to the U.S.-South Korea planned military exercises," deputy White House spokesman Raj Shah said.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the summit would give President Trump a chance "to sit down and see if he can cut a deal" with Kim over the North's nuclear program. "The president has been very clear in what the objective is here.
NORTH KOREA -- Trump administration officials said Sunday there will be no more conditions imposed on North Korea before a first-ever meeting of the two nation's leaders beyond the North's promise not to resume nuclear testing and missile flights or publicly criticize U.S.-South Korean military exercises.The officials' comments followed the surprise announcement last week that President Donald Trump has agreed to meet the North's Kim Jong Un by May."This potential meeting has been agreed to, there are no additional conditions being stipulated, but, again they — they cannot engage in missile testing, they cannot engage in nuclear testing and they can't publicly object to the U.S.-South Korea planned military exercises," deputy White House spokesman Raj Shah said.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the summit would give President Trump a chance "to sit down and see if he can cut a deal" with Kim over the North's nuclear program. "The president has been very clear in what the objective is here.
President Trump believes North Korea will keep word on missile tests
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes North Korea will abide by its pledge to suspend missile tests while he prepares for a summit by May with the North's leader, Kim Jong Un.President Trump noted in a tweet that North Korea has refrained from such tests since November and said Kim "has promised not to do so through our meetings.""I believe they will honor that commitment," the president wrote.The president continued the optimistic tone Saturday night when he led a rally for the Republican candidate in a special House race in western Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes North Korea will abide by its pledge to suspend missile tests while he prepares for a summit by May with the North's leader, Kim Jong Un.President Trump noted in a tweet that North Korea has refrained from such tests since November and said Kim "has promised not to do so through our meetings.""I believe they will honor that commitment," the president wrote.The president continued the optimistic tone Saturday night when he led a rally for the Republican candidate in a special House race in western Pennsylvania.
Pres. Trump urges support for GOP House candidate
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Latest on President Donald Trump's rally for a Pennsylvania Republican running in a special House election (all times local):8:30 p.m.President Donald Trump is calling for harsh punishments for drug dealers, including potentially the death penalty.President Trump says countries like Singapore have fewer issues with drug addiction because of how much more harshly they punish their dealers.President Trump says, "the only way to solve the drug problem is through toughness." President Trump is making the case that a person can get the death penalty or life in prison for shooting a single person, but a drug dealer can kill thousands and spend little or no time in jail.He says they're "killing our kids, they're killing our families, they're killing our workers"President Trump is questioning whether the U.S. is ready for laws like Singapore's or China's.
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Latest on President Donald Trump's rally for a Pennsylvania Republican running in a special House election (all times local):8:30 p.m.President Donald Trump is calling for harsh punishments for drug dealers, including potentially the death penalty.President Trump says countries like Singapore have fewer issues with drug addiction because of how much more harshly they punish their dealers.President Trump says, "the only way to solve the drug problem is through toughness." President Trump is making the case that a person can get the death penalty or life in prison for shooting a single person, but a drug dealer can kill thousands and spend little or no time in jail.He says they're "killing our kids, they're killing our families, they're killing our workers"President Trump is questioning whether the U.S. is ready for laws like Singapore's or China's.