President Trump to send federal agents to Chicago, maybe other cities to address crime
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is planning to deploy federal agents to Chicago and possibly other Democrat-run cities as he continues to assert federal power and use the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented, politicized ways.DHS is slated to send about 150 Homeland Security Investigations agents to Chicago to help local law enforcement deal with a spike in crime, according to an official with direct knowledge of the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official wasn't authorized to speak publicly.The agents, which are generally used to conduct investigations into human trafficking, drugs and weapons smuggling, were expected to stay in Chicago at least two months, according to the official.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is planning to deploy federal agents to Chicago and possibly other Democrat-run cities as he continues to assert federal power and use the Department of Homeland Security in unprecedented, politicized ways.DHS is slated to send about 150 Homeland Security Investigations agents to Chicago to help local law enforcement deal with a spike in crime, according to an official with direct knowledge of the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity because the official wasn't authorized to speak publicly.The agents, which are generally used to conduct investigations into human trafficking, drugs and weapons smuggling, were expected to stay in Chicago at least two months, according to the official.
Next virus aid package could easily swell past $1 trillion
WASHINGTON — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House negotiators negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the virus crisis deepens in the U.S.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
WASHINGTON — The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House negotiators negotiate with Congress over money to reopen schools, prop up small businesses, boost virus testing and keep cash flowing to Americans while the virus crisis deepens in the U.S.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday promised a new round of direct payments to earners below a certain income level, similar to the $1,200 checks sent in the spring.
Minnesota lawmakers pass police accountability package
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Legislature passed a broad slate of police accountability measures early Tuesday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.The package also bans chokeholds and so-called warrior-style training, which critics say promotes excessive force.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Legislature passed a broad slate of police accountability measures early Tuesday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis.The package also bans chokeholds and so-called warrior-style training, which critics say promotes excessive force.
Federal suit over local Wisconsin COVID-19 orders dismissed
MADISON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two dozen Wisconsin residents challenging a variety of local stay-at-home orders enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Griesbach on Monday dismissed the challenge, filed in May, saying those bringing it did not properly join all of the defendants into one lawsuit.
MADISON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by two dozen Wisconsin residents challenging a variety of local stay-at-home orders enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. District Judge William Griesbach on Monday dismissed the challenge, filed in May, saying those bringing it did not properly join all of the defendants into one lawsuit.
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.The indictment, which officials expected to discuss at a news conference, says the hackers in recent months had researched vulnerabilities in the computer networks of companies publicly known for their work in developing vaccines and treatments.The indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy against the hackers, who federal prosecutors say stole information not only for themselves but also that they knew would be of interest and value to the Chinese government.The charges are believed to be the first accusing foreign hackers of targeting scientific innovation related to the coronavirus, though U.S. and Western intelligence agencies have warned for months about those efforts.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Tuesday accused two Chinese hackers of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars of trade secrets from companies across the world and more recently targeting firms developing a vaccine for the coronavirus.The indictment, which officials expected to discuss at a news conference, says the hackers in recent months had researched vulnerabilities in the computer networks of companies publicly known for their work in developing vaccines and treatments.The indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy against the hackers, who federal prosecutors say stole information not only for themselves but also that they knew would be of interest and value to the Chinese government.The charges are believed to be the first accusing foreign hackers of targeting scientific innovation related to the coronavirus, though U.S. and Western intelligence agencies have warned for months about those efforts.
'He said bars are part of the problem:' Photos of Mayor Barrett in Door County stir pot on social media
MILWAUKEE -- Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing?
MILWAUKEE -- Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing?
Photo of Mayor Barrett in Door County stirs pot on social media
Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was photographed at a bar in Door County with a mask on, and, at one point, with his mask off. FOX6 News tracked down the person who took the photos, who now says the mask wasn't what she was concerned about.
Do as I say, not as I do -- or much ado about nothing? Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was photographed at a bar in Door County with a mask on, and, at one point, with his mask off. FOX6 News tracked down the person who took the photos, who now says the mask wasn't what she was concerned about.
Social justice groups call for police reform to be included in Democratic platform in November
MILWAUKEE -- In light of the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Coalition to March on the DNC, along with several other social justice groups are unifying behind a plank of policing reform — and that it must be included in the party's platform for the November election.Red Arrow Park was chosen by organizers as it was the site of the 2014 shooting death of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee police officer.
MILWAUKEE -- In light of the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Coalition to March on the DNC, along with several other social justice groups are unifying behind a plank of policing reform — and that it must be included in the party's platform for the November election.Red Arrow Park was chosen by organizers as it was the site of the 2014 shooting death of Dontre Hamilton by a Milwaukee police officer.
'I'm begging you:' US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
WASHINGTON -- As new daily coronavirus cases reported in the United States surge to record highs, the U.S. surgeon general shared an impassioned plea for Americans to follow recommended guidelines in order to prevent further spread of the virus.“I’m pleading with your viewers.
WASHINGTON -- As new daily coronavirus cases reported in the United States surge to record highs, the U.S. surgeon general shared an impassioned plea for Americans to follow recommended guidelines in order to prevent further spread of the virus.“I’m pleading with your viewers.
Milwaukee Ethics Board votes to create committee to investigate FPC chair's alleged code violations
MILWAUKEE -- An ethics probe has been launched into the chairman of the board that will decide Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales' fate amid calls for the chief's firing.
MILWAUKEE -- An ethics probe has been launched into the chairman of the board that will decide Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales' fate amid calls for the chief's firing.
‘Many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask:' Trump tweets photo of himself in face covering
WASHINGTON -- After being photographed wearing a face mask only once before amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 140,000 Americans, President Donald Trump finally promoted the preventative measure on Monday.“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance," President Trump wrote on Twitter. “There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President!”President Trump Trump’s message was accompanied by a black and white image of him wearing a face covering.
WASHINGTON -- After being photographed wearing a face mask only once before amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 140,000 Americans, President Donald Trump finally promoted the preventative measure on Monday.“We are United in our effort to defeat the Invisible China Virus, and many people say that it is Patriotic to wear a face mask when you can’t socially distance," President Trump wrote on Twitter. “There is nobody more Patriotic than me, your favorite President!”President Trump Trump’s message was accompanied by a black and white image of him wearing a face covering.
Wisconsin's largest teachers unions call for online school
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
MADISON — Teachers unions for Wisconsin's five largest school districts asked Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Linkin Park issues cease-and-desist after President Trump's reelection video uses band's music
WASHINGTON -- Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.The band issued a cease and desist after their hit song "In the End" was featured in a video shared by White House social media director Dan Scavino and retweeted by President Trump."Linkin Park did not and does not endorse Trump, nor authorize his organization to use any of our music," a Saturday tweet from the band's official Twitter reads. "A cease and desist has been issued."The video has now been disabled on Twitter "in response to a report by the copyright owner," a notice from the site says, replacing the video.
WASHINGTON -- Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.The band issued a cease and desist after their hit song "In the End" was featured in a video shared by White House social media director Dan Scavino and retweeted by President Trump."Linkin Park did not and does not endorse Trump, nor authorize his organization to use any of our music," a Saturday tweet from the band's official Twitter reads. "A cease and desist has been issued."The video has now been disabled on Twitter "in response to a report by the copyright owner," a notice from the site says, replacing the video.
Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Rapper Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at 1st event as candidate
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, July 19, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, July 19, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Fox News Poll: Joe Biden holds lead over President Trump as coronavirus concerns grip nation
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus infected the election.
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus infected the election.
President Trump pushes back against critics on coronavirus, addresses whether he will accept election results in exclusive interview
President Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox News, challenged his critics on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, threatened a veto for the defense bill, and speculated on whether he will accept the results if his Democratic challenger wins the presidency in November.
President Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox News, challenged his critics on his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, threatened a veto for the defense bill, and speculated on whether he will accept the results if his Democratic challenger wins the presidency in November.
Applications taken for a single day to replace Rep. Lewis on ballot
ATLANTA — Georgia Democrats will gather Monday to decide a replacement on November's ballot for U.S. Rep.
ATLANTA — Georgia Democrats will gather Monday to decide a replacement on November's ballot for U.S. Rep.
Roger Stone calls Black radio host racial slur in interview
LOS ANGELES -- Roger Stone, a political operative whose 40-month prison sentence was commuted this month by President Donald Trump, his longtime friend, used the racial slur “Negro” on-air while verbally sparring with a Los Angeles-based Black radio host.The exchange occurred on Saturday's Mo'Kelly Show, whose host - Morris O'Kelly - grilled Stone on his conviction for lying to Congress, tampering with witnesses and obstructing the House investigation into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.O’Kelly on his program's website said “Stone could have reached for any pejorative, but unfortunately went there,” adding that “Stone offered an unfiltered, unvarnished one-sentence expression of how he saw the journalist interviewing him.”O’Kelly characterized “Negro” as the “low-calorie version of the N-Word.”Stone's attorney on Sunday said he was unaware of the broadcast and had no immediate comment.Stone was sentenced to 40 months in prison, but President Trump commuted that sentence on July 10 — just days before Stone was to report for detention.As O'Kelly asserted that Stone's commutation was because of his friendship with President Trump, Stone's voice goes faint but can be heard uttering that he was “arguing with this Negro.”O’Kelly then asks Stone to repeat the comment, but Stone goes momentarily silent.The first part of Stone's statement was not entirely audible, but the radio program transcribed the complete sentences as, "I can’t believe I’m arguing with this Negro.”O'Kelly persisted on having Stone respond."I'm sorry you're arguing with whom?
LOS ANGELES -- Roger Stone, a political operative whose 40-month prison sentence was commuted this month by President Donald Trump, his longtime friend, used the racial slur “Negro” on-air while verbally sparring with a Los Angeles-based Black radio host.The exchange occurred on Saturday's Mo'Kelly Show, whose host - Morris O'Kelly - grilled Stone on his conviction for lying to Congress, tampering with witnesses and obstructing the House investigation into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.O’Kelly on his program's website said “Stone could have reached for any pejorative, but unfortunately went there,” adding that “Stone offered an unfiltered, unvarnished one-sentence expression of how he saw the journalist interviewing him.”O’Kelly characterized “Negro” as the “low-calorie version of the N-Word.”Stone's attorney on Sunday said he was unaware of the broadcast and had no immediate comment.Stone was sentenced to 40 months in prison, but President Trump commuted that sentence on July 10 — just days before Stone was to report for detention.As O'Kelly asserted that Stone's commutation was because of his friendship with President Trump, Stone's voice goes faint but can be heard uttering that he was “arguing with this Negro.”O’Kelly then asks Stone to repeat the comment, but Stone goes momentarily silent.The first part of Stone's statement was not entirely audible, but the radio program transcribed the complete sentences as, "I can’t believe I’m arguing with this Negro.”O'Kelly persisted on having Stone respond."I'm sorry you're arguing with whom?