Georgia House member stripped of power over John Lewis comments
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston told FOX 5 that he removed Representative Tommy Benton from his position as Chairman of the House Retirement Committee. The removal comes after comments Benton made in an interview on WJJC 1270 AM Radio about Lewis.
President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, is hospitalized in New York
The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill.
The White House did not immediately release details about why Robert Trump had been hospitalized, but officials said that he was seriously ill.
MCTS warns of service delays due to 2020 Democratic National Convention
2020 DNC events in Milwaukee could cause delays for some bus routes.
2020 DNC events in Milwaukee could cause delays for some bus routes.
President Trump to visit several swing states next week, including stop in Oshkosh
President Donald Trump is looking to counter next week's Democratic National Convention with travel to several swing states — including Wisconsin, which was to have hosted the Democratic gathering.
President Donald Trump is looking to counter next week's Democratic National Convention with travel to several swing states — including Wisconsin, which was to have hosted the Democratic gathering.
Palestinians say United Arab Emirates deal with Israel hinders quest for Mideast peace
From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.
From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.
Top US election officials say mail-in voting doesn’t lead to widespread voter fraud
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Documented incidents of voter fraud in U.S. elections are rare, experts say.
Democrats announce musical performances for 2020 Democratic National Convention
Viewers can expect performances from artists including Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills, and more. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020.
Viewers can expect performances from artists including Leon Bridges, The Chicks, Common, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Billy Porter, Maggie Rogers, Prince Royce, Stephen Stills, and more. The musical acts will be featured across all four nights of the convention, which will air August 17-20, 2020.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Mail-in ballots sent to President Trump, First Lady in Florida
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Following multiple claims that mail-in voting was unsafe and vulnerable to fraud, President Trump changed his mind about the practice last week, at least in Florida.
Michael Cohen book on President Trump to be published Sept 8
The book is called “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump.”
The book is called “Disloyal: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump.”
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
'Kick in the stomach:' Virtual DNC deals economic blow; Milwaukee leaders seek funding answers
The Democratic National Convention's virtual format deals an economic blow to Milwaukee businesses and the city as a whole. City leaders are pressing the federal government for answers.
The Democratic National Convention's virtual format deals an economic blow to Milwaukee businesses and the city as a whole. City leaders are pressing the federal government for answers.
Gov. Evers expects Pres. Trump to wear mask during visit to Oshkosh
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties in historic deal
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Federal appeals court rules male-only draft constitutional after 2 men brought lawsuit
The U.S. government stopped drafting young men into the military in 1973. But every male must still register for the draft when he turns 18.
The U.S. government stopped drafting young men into the military in 1973. But every male must still register for the draft when he turns 18.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Trump administration relaxing showerhead rules
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair.
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair.
Attorneys point to Gov. Walker reforms amid unemployment delays
The state beefed up staffing to help with the backlog of unemployment claims amid the coronavirus pandemic, but is that enough?
The state beefed up staffing to help with the backlog of unemployment claims amid the coronavirus pandemic, but is that enough?