Democrats see Wisconsin as proving ground for party revival

Margo Miller thanked her hosts, covered herself in a blue plastic poncho and headed back into the driving sleet Saturday morning, with more doors to knock on in this rural subdivision but with another new volunteer's name on her clipboard.

The Latest: Southwest sought more time to inspect engines Source: AP

Southwest Airlines sought more time to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights and caused an engine breakup that left a passenger dead. The airline opposed a recommendation by the engine manufacturer to require ultrasonic inspections of certain fan blades within 12 months, saying it needed more time to conduct the inspections.

Trump lawyer drops defamation lawsuit over publication of Steele Dossier Source: Cox Media Group

Embroiled in a new legal dispute after an FBI raid earlier this month, President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has dropped a $100 million defamation lawsuit filed against BuzzFeed news, and the head of the opposition research firm Fusion GPS, which spearheaded the development of the Steele Dossier, paid for by Democrats in 2016, which made accusations of ties between Russia and President Donald Trump. "Michael Cohen hereby voluntarily dismissed the above-entitled action as to all named Defendants without costs to any party as against the other," Cohen's lawyers stated in a one page filing with a federal court in New York.

Obama praises Parkland students in Time: ‘Our children are calling us to account’

Former president Barack Obama praised the Parkland student activists who were named among Time magazine's most influential people of 2018. In his tribute to the students - Cameron Kasky, Jaclyn Corin, David Hogg, Emma Gonzalez and Alex Wind - Obama said while they may not have lobbyists, big budgets, or even the ability to vote, they are still making a difference.

Maryland Bill Seeks Transparency in Online Political Ads

In the wake of alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, Maryland is close to enacting a law that some experts say would set a new standard for how states deal with foreign interference in local elections and increase overall transparency in online political ads. If signed by Gov. Larry Hogan, the law would require online platforms to create a database identifying the purchasers of online ads in state and local elections and how much they spend.

Durbin, Duckworth announce $5 million in DOT funding to repair Illinois roads damaged by flooding

WASHINGTON U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth today announced $5,004,113 in grant funding to repair roads and infrastructure across Illinois damaged by flooding and severe weather. The funding which was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Relief and Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads programs will support reconstruction and repair efforts in nine Illinois counties.

FAA orders fan blade inspections after jet engine explosion updated

In this Tuesday, April 17, 2018 photo, a National Transportation Safety Board investigator examines damage to the engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. A preliminary examination of the blown jet engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that set off a terrifying chain of events and left a businesswoman hanging half outside a shattered window showed evidence of "metal fatigue," according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

‘There’s Something About Her I Just Don’t Like’

Jennifer Palmieri, former communications director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign; former White House communications director for President Barack Obama; president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund and executive vice president for Communications and Advocacy at the Center for American Progress; and author of the No. 1 New York Times best-seller Dear Madam President: An Open Letter the Women Who Will Run the World , joins Michele and Igor to discuss the battle to elect the first female president.

The Finance 202: Fed report shows business execs worry about Trump’s trade moves

A sawyer carries a cut of machine grade steel to be shipped throughout the Pacific Northwest at the Pacific Machinery & Tool Steel Company on March 6, 2018 in Portland, Oregon Business executives across the country are registering alarm about the Trump team's aggressive push on trade - even as the president's base largely embraces the moves. The Fed's latest beige book report released Wednesday - for which each of the nation's 12 regional banks survey business leaders, investors and economists in their areas - included 36 mentions of tariffs.

Mike Pompeo, director of the Central Intelligence Agency and U.S….

Mike Pompeo, director of the Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. secretary of state nominee for President Donald Trump, listens during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on April 12, 2018. less Mike Pompeo, director of the Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. secretary of state nominee for President Donald Trump, listens during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, ... more WASHINGTON - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has set a vote for Monday on Mike Pompeo's nomination as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.

The Health 202: Medicare is the name in Democrats’ health-care game

If you want to sell Americans a bill expanding the government's role in health care, be sure to include "Medicare" in the title. A crop of health-care legislation named after the popular and well-known federal insurance program for the elderly has sprung up over the past six months.

Messer didn’t disclose DUIs when first elected

Luke Messer didn't disclose DUIs when he replaced lawmaker killed by drunk driver Senate candidate Luke Messer had a secret when he launched his political career Check out this story on pal-item.com: https://indy.st/2qKDtKV Closing statements from the Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate between candidates Luke Messer, Todd Rokita and Mike Braun at Emmis Communications in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Senatorial candidate Luke Messer responds to a health care question during the Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate between Messer and fellow Senate candidates Todd Rokita and Mike Braun at Emmis Communications in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.

Sergeant charged with felony for releasing records

The state Department of Justice is prosecuting a Taylor County sheriff's detective for releasing records of two unsolved murders to producers of a national television show. Sgt. Steven Bowers is accused of felony misconduct in public office, a charge that could send him to prison for 1A1 2 years upon conviction.

Hanover immigrant’s run-in with ICE highlightsa

A national publication has been digging into illegal immigration enforcement through Pennsylvania, and York County is getting a lot of attention. Hanover immigrant's run-in with ICE highlights lack of accountability A national publication has been digging into illegal immigration enforcement through Pennsylvania, and York County is getting a lot of attention.

That’s how she’s wired’: Pilot lauded fora

The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a car 'That's how she's wired': Pilot lauded for handling crisis The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet's damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a car Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: In this image provided by the U.S. Navy, Lt.

Senate committee plans Monday vote on Pompeo as secretary of state

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has set a vote for Monday on Mike Pompeo's nomination as President Donald Trump's secretary of state. Pompeo, who has made headlines in recent days for his secret trip to North Korea over Easter weekend, won the backing of the committee last year as CIA director but faces longer odds this time.