Washington, DC…Since the days of George Washington, presidents have delivered some form of final message while in office – a farewell address to the American people. On Tuesday night, in Chicago, I’ll deliver mine. I chose Chicago not only because it’s my hometown – where I met my wife and we started a family – […]
Washington, DC…On December 9, 2016, President Barack Obama directed the Intelligence Community to conduct a full review and produce a comprehensive intelligence report assessing Russian activities and intentions in recent U.S. elections. We have completed this report and briefed President Obama as well as President-elect Trump and Congressional leadership. We declassified a version of this […]
New York, NY…President–elect Donald J. Trump released the following statement at the conclusion of the meeting with Intelligence Community leaders: “I had a constructive meeting and conversation with the leaders of the Intelligence Community this afternoon. I have tremendous respect for the work and service done by the men and women of this community to […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) issued the following correspondence to United States Senator Kamala Harris earlier today, outlining federal priorities for California’s rural counties. Dear Senator Harris: On behalf of the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), I offer our congratulations on your election to the United States Senate. RCRC is a […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL…Broward County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed at lease 5 killed and 8 injured at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Shooter Identified preliminary as Estaban Santiago By Florida Senator Bill Nelson. The scene still seems unstable with possible follow up activity…
New York, NY… Fox News Channel (FNC) has named Tucker Carlson host of the 9PM/ET timeslot beginning Monday, January 9th, announced Rupert Murdoch, Executive Chairman of 21st Century Fox and Executive Chairman of FOX News. The program will continue as Tucker Carlson Tonight and will broadcast live from FNC’s Washington, DC bureau. After a record-breaking […]
New Britain, Conn…Stanley Black & Decker an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, and Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) (“Sears Holdings”), announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Stanley Black& Decker will purchase the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings. The transaction provides Stanley Black& Decker with the rights to develop, […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R–El Dorado) today issued the following statement condemning California’s Democratic legislative leaders for their decision to hire outside legal counsel to advise on potential legal challenges with the incoming Trump Administration. “President-Elect Trump hasn’t even been sworn into office and a high-powered former U.S. Attorney General and his legal team of […]
Sacramento, CA…Following the resignation of California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. officially submitted U.S. Congressman Xavier Becerra’s (D-CA) nomination for California Attorney General to the State Legislature today. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, which each have 90 days to act. “Xavier has […]
New York, NY…President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced he intends to nominate Jay Clayton Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Clayton is currently a partner with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and brings decades of experience helping companies navigate complex federal regulations to the position. Clayton will play an important role in unleashing the […]
