WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump struck a cautiously optimistic tone Wednesday, the day after Senate Republican leaders scuttled plans for a vote on health care reform this week in the face of stiff resistance from within the party’s own ranks. “We’re going to have a big surprise,” Pres. Trump said during a brief photo opportunity with reporters as he welcomed the World … [Read more...] about Pres. Trump strikes cautiously optimistic tone, promises ‘big surprise’ on health care
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IKEA breaks ground on future store location in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- IKEA broke ground on Thursday, June 29th at its site for a future store in Oak Creek. The 291,000 square foot store is set to open in Summer 2018 on 29 acres of land near the corner of I-94 and Drexel Ave. It is expected to employ 250 workers. IKEA plans for Oak Creek store A news release says the new IKEA store will feature three model home interiors, … [Read more...] about IKEA breaks ground on future store location in Oak Creek
4 GOP senators, including Sen. Ron Johnson, oppose GOP health care bill
WASHINGTON — Four conservative Republican senators announced Thursday, June 22nd that they opposed the current version of GOP Senate leadership’s health care bill as written. Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah said in a joint statement they’re “not ready to vote for this bill.” “Currently, for a variety of … [Read more...] about 4 GOP senators, including Sen. Ron Johnson, oppose GOP health care bill
$250K cash bond for Java Wright, accused of setting fatal arson caught on camera
MILWAUKEE — The woman accused of starting a fire that killed on person has been charged — and made her initial appearance in court on Thursday, June 22nd. In court, probable cause was found for further proceedings against 39-year-old Java Wright. A preliminary hearing was set for June 30th, and cash bond was set at $250,000. Wright faces one count of first degree reckless … [Read more...] about $250K cash bond for Java Wright, accused of setting fatal arson caught on camera
Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge
Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge The jury for Bill Cosby's criminal trial is deadlocked on a verdict and has been ordered by the judge to continue deliberations. The jurors have so far deliberated for more than 30 hours over four days. The comedian is accused of sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. Cosby has been charged with … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby jury deadlocked, ordered to keep deliberating by judge
Even Republicans think Trump tweets too much
AP If you spend all of your time on social media, you probably aren't devoting enough time and attention to doing the job you're paid to do. For the current leader of the free world, however, Twitter is a megaphone that he is loathe to surrender. But, according to a poll conducted by Morning Consult and Politico, the presidential Twitter habit is too much even … [Read more...] about Even Republicans think Trump tweets too much
President Trump claims ‘total and complete vindication’ after Comey testimony
President Donald Trump is claiming “total and complete vindication” the day after former FBI Director James Comey testified on Capitol Hill. In his testimony, Comey was clear that the President was never an explicit subject of the Russia probe — but he also said President Trump’s private comments urging him to drop the probe into former national security adviser Michael … [Read more...] about President Trump claims ‘total and complete vindication’ after Comey testimony
“Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
MILWAUKEE -- It was a violent day in Milwaukee Thursday, June 8th. Milwaukee police were called out to two separate fatal shootings that happened within about an hour's time. It all started just before 2:00 p.m., when a man was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side. Then around 3:00 p.m., there was another deadly shooting. "It just don't seem like this is my … [Read more...] about “Milwaukee needs to clean it up:” Police called out to 2 fatal shootings within about an hour’s time
Joe Biden slams Hillary Clinton
Joe Biden has a reputation for saying what’s on his mind, and on Thursday night, he reportedly didn’t hold back at all about former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “I never thought she was a great candidate. I thought I was a great candidate,” Biden reportedly told an audience of hedge fund managers at the annual SALT conference in Las … [Read more...] about Joe Biden slams Hillary Clinton
Forget Trump’s bluster. The world is walking all over him.
President Trump woke up incensed Tuesday morning, apparently because after he finally got through lecturing European leaders about how they had to take more responsibility for themselves, Germany’s chancellor had the audacity to suggest that European countries should take more responsibility for themselves. “The times when we could rely on others have passed us by a little … [Read more...] about Forget Trump’s bluster. The world is walking all over him.