WASHINGTON — An apparent prankster dialed into C-SPAN Friday using President Trump’s famous pseudonym, “John Barron,” and sporting a remarkably family accent, calling into the public access channel to ...

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RACINE — An established developer wanted to invest millions in new construction in the City of Racine, creating countless jobs in the process. The city said no, with executive staff indicating they’re ...