United States suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
Colin Powell says Joe Biden 'will stand with our friends and stand up to our adversaries' in DNC speech
Powell, the former cabinet member under Republican President George W. Bush, cited his shared values with Biden.
Powell, the former cabinet member under Republican President George W. Bush, cited his shared values with Biden.
Jimmy Carter says Joe Biden must be our next president
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Former President Jimmy Carter called Joe Biden "the right person for this moment in our nation’s history” during his address with his wife, Rosalynn during the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
DNC Day 2: Watch complete coverage as Dems nominate Joe Biden for president
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
DNC Day 2: Biden secures Democratic nomination
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party’s all-virtual national convention.
‘George should be alive today’: Brothers of George Floyd lead moment of silence during DNC
The brothers of George Floyd led a moment of silence in the early moments of the Democratic National Convention for the man whose death sparked a national movement on racial injustice.
The brothers of George Floyd led a moment of silence in the early moments of the Democratic National Convention for the man whose death sparked a national movement on racial injustice.
Jill Biden shares family struggles as she vouches for husband's ability to lead nation
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Jill Biden will offer a personal glimpse into her family’s struggles and vouch for her husband’s ability to lead the nation through adversity during remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night.
Despite DNC changes, 76-year-old Las Vegas delegate comes to Milwaukee for 'bucket list' moment
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
Las Vegas delegate comes to Milwaukee for bucket list moment
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
In four years, Forrest Darby said he will be too old to travel to wherever the next DNC is held. This was his moment, and now it is one he is trying to make the most of.
Democrats nominate Joe Biden for president
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party?s all-virtual national convention.
Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 presidential nominee Tuesday night, as party officials and activists from across the nation gave the former vice president their overwhelming support during his party?s all-virtual national convention.
‘There’s only chaos’: Bill Clinton slams Trump’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 DNC speech
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
bILL Clinton’s opened his speech by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommends denying ballot access to Kanye West; vote Thursday
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommended denying ballot access to rapper Kanye West in Wisconsin for the 2020 election Tuesday, Aug. 18 ahead of a Thursday vote on the issue.
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff recommended denying ballot access to rapper Kanye West in Wisconsin for the 2020 election Tuesday, Aug. 18 ahead of a Thursday vote on the issue.
Milwaukee Police Association endorses President Trump for re-election during Eric Trump visit
The Milwaukee Police Association on Tuesday announced that it endorses President Donald Trump for re-election.
The Milwaukee Police Association on Tuesday announced that it endorses President Donald Trump for re-election.
'We had to lay off half the workforce:' Mostly virtual DNC brings most Wisconsin Center employees back
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.
The mostly virtual Democratic National Convention brought back jobs lost due to the pandemic in Milwaukee -- with 250 employed by the Wisconsin Center District.
Milwaukee's Jason Rae, youngest elected to DNC, 'humbled' to lead roll call vote at convention
DNC Secretary Jason Rae called it a reimagined roll call also including Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, announcing the votes for Wisconsin.
DNC Secretary Jason Rae called it a reimagined roll call also including Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, announcing the votes for Wisconsin.
'We're still a swing state:' Milwaukee not mentioned until 16 minutes into 1st night of DNC
On the second day of the convention in Milwaukee, DNC leadership said Wisconsin remains an important focus.
On the second day of the convention in Milwaukee, DNC leadership said Wisconsin remains an important focus.
President Donald Trump visits Arizona and Iowa amid second day of Democratic National Convention
Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.
Trump headed for Arizona, one of the top 2020 battleground states, to press his case against his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, painting him as radically left and out of the political mainstream.
Wisconsin joins states suing over 'Trump administration's attack on the USPS'
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he'd halt some of the changes following a national outcry.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday he'd halt some of the changes following a national outcry.
'Full-scale attack on voting by mail:' Milwaukee adds absentee ballot drop boxes; Kaul files suit against USPS
Other cities across the state are taking similar steps, anticipating a massive surge in absentee voting this fall.
Other cities across the state are taking similar steps, anticipating a massive surge in absentee voting this fall.
Postmaster General says USPS will halt some operational changes until after election amid outcry
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he would “suspend” his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced he would “suspend” his initiatives until after the election “to avoid even the appearance of impact on election mail.”