WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to revive his long-standing complaint about the FBI’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email server investigation, alleging that then-Director James Comey had protected the Democratic presidential nominee by prematurely “exonerating” her before the 2016 election. “Comey stated under oath that he didn’t do this — … [Read more...] about Comey knew he was going to exonerate Clinton
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Police need your help locating critical missing girls; ages 5, 10, 12
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating three "critical missing" girls, last seen Wednesday, June 14th around 8:00 p.m. near 1st and Locust. Police say the girls are sisters. 12-year-old Ariel Hill is 5'3" tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has braids in her hair and a blue or purple bandanna. She was wearing a green jacket, and has a birthmark on the left side of … [Read more...] about Police need your help locating critical missing girls; ages 5, 10, 12
Father Reunites with Family, But Finding Work Is Difficult
President Barack Obama paroled many of the men and women who were sentenced to overly harsh federal prison terms during the “War on Drugs.” Black people were arrested, convinced and sentenced at an astounding rate during that period and to inordinately harsh terms under new ‘mandatory” minimum sentences passed by Congress and states. This is the one of three stories looking at … [Read more...] about Father Reunites with Family, But Finding Work Is Difficult
“We’ll see them in court:” Sheriff Clarke defiant after county board authorizes $35,000 to sue him for blocking investigation
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke was defiant on Thursday, April 20th after the county’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved spending $35,000 on private lawyers so county auditors could sue Clarke for blocking an investigation. Jerry Heer, director of the county’s Audit Services Division, said in his request to the board that Clarke wasn’t allowing … [Read more...] about “We’ll see them in court:” Sheriff Clarke defiant after county board authorizes $35,000 to sue him for blocking investigation
Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders, facing a revolt among conservatives and moderates in their ranks, pulled legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration on the House floor Friday afternoon in a humiliating defeat for President Trump on the first legislative showdown of his presidency. Paul D. Ryan, the House speaker, rushed to the White House shortly … [Read more...] about Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
President Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for Great Lakes restoration program
President Donald Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for a Great Lakes restoration program. Great Lakes cleanup and protection is not among President Trump’s “highest national priorities,” according to a budget document released by the White House on Thursday. Eliminating federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and other regional environmental … [Read more...] about President Trump’s budget would eliminate funding for Great Lakes restoration program
Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Republicans who lead a key Senate panel suspended their own rules Wednesday and advanced President Trump’s picks to lead the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments unilaterally, saying they had no choice after Democrats boycotted committee votes for a second day in a row. The Senate Finance Committee advanced Steven Mnuchin to lead Treasury and Rep. Tom Price as … [Read more...] about Senate GOP suspends rules, advances Trump picks without Democrats
Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States
It's a historic day for America: Republican Donald Trump soon takes the oath of office to become the 45th President of the United States. Trump's hand will rest on his family Bible and the Abraham Lincoln Bible when he is sworn in at noon ET. (Read the text of the oath.) Official proceedings conclude with the new president’s inaugural address to the nation. USA TODAY … [Read more...] about Watch live: Donald Trump’s inauguration as 45th president of the United States
President Obama’s farewell speech in Chicago
President Barack Obama gave his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017. … [Read more...] about President Obama’s farewell speech in Chicago
“He needs to apologize:” Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke under fire after abuse of power claim
MILWAUKEE -- A growing number of voices are calling on Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke to apologize. This all stems from Clarke's confrontation with a passenger after a flight to Milwaukee earlier this week. Part of the controversy involves a meme the sheriff posted to Facebook. Some people see it as a threat. "Most cops, most deputies, most law enforcement officers … [Read more...] about “He needs to apologize:” Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke under fire after abuse of power claim