House panel approves 2 President Trump impeachment charges
WASHINGTON — Impeachment charges against President Donald Trump went to the full House on Friday, following approval by the House Judiciary Committee.The House is expected to take up the two articles of impeachment next week.The abuse of power charge stems from President Trump's July phone call with the Ukraine president pressuring him to announce an investigation of Democrats as he was withholding US aid.
US, China near deal that would suspend planned tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration and China are close to finalizing a modest trade agreement that would suspend tariffs that are set to kick in Sunday, de-escalating their 17-month trade war."We're close to a deal,'' said Myron Brilliant, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's head of international affairs, who has been briefed by both sides.Brilliant said the administration has agreed to suspend President Trump's plans to impose tariffs on $160 billion in Chinese imports Sunday and to reduce existing tariffs, though it wasn't clear by how much.In return, Beijing would buy more U.S. farm products, increase Americans companies' access to the Chinese market and tighten protection for intellectual property rights.The deal awaits final approval from President Donald Trump.President Trump took to Twitter early Thursday to declare: “Getting VERY close to a BIG DEAL with China.
MU Law School poll: 40% think Pres. Trump should be impeached and removed, 52% do not
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University Law School poll of Wisconsin registered voters released Thursday, Dec. 12 found support for impeachment has not changed following the conclusion of public testimony before the Intelligence Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives in November.In the new results, 40% think that President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office, while 52% do not think so, and 6% say they do not know.
President Trump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rally
HERSHEY, Pa. -- President Donald Trump mocked the Democratic impeachment effort as he sought to rally supporters Tuesday in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, calling the process “impeachment lite” and promising it would lead to his reelection in 2020.President Trump's visit to Pennsylvania followed a momentous day at the U.S. Capitol, where Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment and shortly thereafter signaled their support for the president's long-sought United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
'We must act:' Democrats unveil President Trump impeachment charges
WASHINGTON —House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment Tuesday against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine.Speaker Nancy Pelosi, flanked by the chairmen of the impeachment inquiry committees, stood at the Capitol for what she called a “solemn act.'' Voting is expected in a matter of days in the Judiciary Committee and by Christmas in the full House.
President Trump, Dems forge new North American trade deal
WASHINGTON —House Democrats and the White House announced a deal on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win Tuesday on the same day that impeachment charges were announced against him.
Democrats poised to unveil 2 impeachment articles vs. President Trump
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are poised to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over his actions in the Ukraine matter, with an announcement expected early Tuesday.Democratic leaders are expected to announce the formal charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against the president, according to multiple people familiar with the discussions but unauthorized to discuss the proceedings and granted anonymity.Speaker Nancy Pelosi convened the House chairmen leading the impeachment inquiry in her office late Monday after a daylong Judiciary Committee hearing where Democrats laid out the case against President Trump, warning of the risk his actions toward Ukraine now pose to U.S. elections and national security.Pelosi declined to discuss the articles or the coming announcement during an evening event, but when asked if she has enough votes to impeach the president, the Democratic leader said she is letting House lawmakers vote their conscience.“On an issue like this, we don’t count the votes.
White House backs emerging deal on consumer health costs
WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed an emerging bipartisan agreement Monday on legislation aimed at curbing rising health care costs, including taking steps to limit “surprise” medical bills that can plague patients treated in emergency rooms.While the deal's fate remained uncertain, enactment could give President Donald Trump and lawmakers of both parties a chance to crow about a rare legislative achievement during a bitterly divisive period dominated by Democrats' drive toward impeaching President Trump.House and Senate participants said the measure would establish a system of arbitration aimed at resolving disputes over surprise bills, which can occur when patients are unwittingly treated by providers from outside their insurance networks.It would also raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from its current 18, including for electronic smoking devices, aides said.
President Trump complains low-flow toilets are flush with problems
WASHINGTON — When it comes to toilets, President Donald Trump just wants to let it flow.President Trump said Friday, Dec. 6 that his administration is looking into relaxing water-saving regulations for toilets, sinks, and showers, saying consumers end up using even more water by flushing multiple times and trying to get clean with low water streams.“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times as opposed to once.
Democrats take big new step toward impeaching President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. House is taking a big, new step toward impeaching President Donald Trump.Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House will draft formal articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abusing the powers of his office to advance his own political gain.
President Trump lights National Christmas Tree in holiday tradition
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has helped light the National Christmas Tree, taking part in a nearly century-old holiday tradition in the nation’s capital.
Kohl's, Donald Driver deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth
MILWAUKEE -- Kohl’s teamed up with Donald Driver on Thursday, Dec. 5 to deliver winter clothing to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee youth.Kohl’s volunteers will deliver holiday gifts for families of Penfield Children’s Center on Friday, Dec. 6.Kohl’s and its associates at its corporate headquarters collected nearly 500 winter clothing items over the past month to donate to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
668,000 will lose food stamp benefits under new work rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on the federal food stamp program will lose their benefits under a new Trump administration rule that will tighten work requirements for recipients.The rule announced Wednesday, Dec. 4 will limit the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain steady employment in order to receive benefits.USDA officials say the rule would save roughly $5.5 billion over five years and cut benefits for about 688,000 recipients.Congressional Democrats and advocates for the poor were quick to condemn the administration's actions.
NATO leaders appear to gossip about President Trump in unguarded chat
LONDON — While NATO leaders are professing unity as they gather for a summit near London, several seem to have been caught in an unguarded exchange on camera apparently gossiping about U.S. President Donald Trump’s behavior.In footage recorded during a reception at Buckingham Palace Tuesday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen standing in a huddle with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Britain’s Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II.After Johnson asked Macron, “is that why you were late?” Trudeau could be heard saying “he was late because he takes a 40-minute press conference off the top." That appeared to be a reference to President Trump’s long and unscheduled question-and-answer session with journalists earlier Tuesday.Trudeau also said: “You just watched his team's jaws drop to the floor."President Trump wasn’t mentioned by name during the exchange.Footage of the palace reception was recorded by a pool camera.
House impeachment report coming ahead of landmark hearing
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment report on President Donald Trump will be unveiled Monday behind closed doors for key lawmakers as Democrats push ahead with the inquiry despite the White House’s declaration it will not participate in the first Judiciary Committee hearing.The Democratic majority on the House Intelligence Committee says the report, compiled after weeks of testimony, will speak for itself in laying out what Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., called the evidence of “wrongdoing and misconduct” by the Republican president over his actions toward Ukraine.
Pres. Trump thanks troops on Afghan visit, says Taliban want deal
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and the Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.Pres.
Pres. Trump impeachment drive has similarities to Wisconsin recall
MADISON, Wis. — A divisive leader drove the opposition to extreme measures.
Pres. Trump surprises troops in Afghanistan with Thanksgiving visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.President Trump arrived at Bagram Air Field shortly after 8:30 p.m. local time and spent more than two-and-a-half hours on the ground.
Report: President Trump knew of whistleblower before releasing Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was briefed on the whistleblower complaint about his dealings with Ukraine before the White House released nearly $400 million in military aid to Kyiv, officials say, shedding new light on events that triggered the impeachment inquiry.President Trump was told about the complaint in late August in a briefing by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and John Eisenberg, an attorney with the White House National Security Council, according to two officials not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.The lawyers told the president about the complaint, explaining that they were trying to determine whether they were legally required to give it to Congress, the officials said.