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…
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 […]
Sacramento, CA…The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) announced today the reorganization of the Governmental Affairs division, resulting in the promotion of Paul A. Smith to Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Justin Caporusso to Vice President of External Affairs and Administration, and Mary-Ann Warmerdam to Senior Legislative Advocate. This newly formed leadership team will direct […]
Santa Cruz, CA…On December 31st at approximately 11:15 p.m. an individual was driving a 1989 Toyota Pickup truck northbound on a private dirt road within the property of 23981 Hwy 9. The driver lost control of the vehicle and was fully ejected from the Toyota. Friends and acquaintances located the driver, placed him in one […]
Istanbul, Turkey….Turkey’s state run media is reporting an attack on Reina nightclub in Istanbul. An assailant dressed as Santa Clause and possibly more opened fire on the police outside the club before entering and commencing their attack on those in the club. Turkey has come under increasing attacks partially resulting from increased tensions internally, ISIS […]
