CNN’s Headline On This Story Makes Trump’s USDA Pick Seem Racist

CNN published an article Wednesday suggesting that President Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Agriculture has a history of lobbing racial comments against supporters of the Obama administration. Sam Clovis, a former radio host who Trump nominated to head the USDA, once called Democrats and activists "race traitors" and "race traders," according to a report Wednesday from CNN's KFILE.

Trump loves to brag about how the stock market is doing – but…

On Tuesday, the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high - and President Donald Trump hasn't missed any opportunities to take credit for the soaring stock market - but both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama oversaw stronger gains in the economy in the first six months of their first terms. Axios.com said that the S&P 500 showed stronger percentage growth under both Bush and Obama in those presidents' first half year in office.

It’s on: Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, but promises fight over its enforcement

Get ready for another fight between both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue on sanctions, even if it may take a while to materialize. Earlier today , Donald Trump signed the bill passed on a nearly unanimous vote in both chambers of Congress last week that punishes Russia for its interference in the 2016 election.

El Dorado Hills man honored for volunteer service

El Dorado Hills volunteer Bill Tobin has been recognized for the sixth straight year by former President Barack Obama and humanitarian organization ShelterBox USA with the President's Volunteer Service Award for his efforts in 2016 to assist disaster survivors. When disasters like Hurricane Matthew and the Syrian refugee crisis strike, many want to help.

Trump’s fundraising prowess keeps Republican Party close

In this May 5, 2017, file photo, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel addresses Hispanic business owners and community members at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce in Lansing, Mich. Republican senators are bucking President Donald Trump's calls to revive the health care debate.

Tillerson laments sour ties with Russia, but holds out hope

The top American diplomat put the onus on Russia to take steps to repair flagging relations with the United States, even as he conceded that congressional sanctions would pose a new obstacle. Holding out hope for warmer ties, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he'd meet with his Russian counterpart within days.

President Trump keeps celebrating stock market highs. That’s a big flip-flop.

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events "Stock Market could hit all-time high 22,000 today. Was 18,000 only 6 months ago on Election Day.

Tillerson concedes Russia ties are sour, but holds out hope

Public defenders are pleading for leniency for a 78-year-old, lifelong criminal who admitted robbing a Reno bank with a steak knife so he could return to prison instead of spending his last years homeless and sick. The family of a 12-year-old New Jersey girl who killed herself says it will sue her school district for not stepping in to address the problem of cyberbullying.

The Latest: Cornyn raises possibility of working with Dems

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 28, 2017, after the Republican-controlled Senate was unable to fulfill their political promise to repeal and replace "Obamacare." In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas talks to reporters as heads to the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington.

The Latest: Dem says Trump insurer payment threat childish

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, July 28, 2017, after the Republican-controlled Senate was unable to fulfill their political promise to repeal and replace "Obamacare." The Senate's top Democrat says President Donald Trump's threats to block federal payments to insurers are "not frankly what an adult does" and would boost consumers' premiums.

Strengthening a Key U.S. Alliance in Asia

As the United States and its allies grapple with complex issues in Asia -- a short list includes North Korea's quest for nuclear weapons and China's grab for territory in the South China Sea -- much attention has been given to the uneasy alliances between the United States and other geopolitical heavyweights. News headlines proclaim new leaders of the free world; alleged may have led to four Arab nations, all U.S. allies, severing diplomatic relations with Qatar, which hosts the largest U.S. military base in the Mideast, over suspected support of terrorism.

Democrats plan to block possible Trump recess appointments

Democrats are worried President Donald Trump wants to remove the nation's top lawyer, Attorney General Jeff Sessions , during the August recess to make way for someone who would be willing to fire the special prosecutor leading the charge into the 2016 election hacking investigation without first being confirmed by the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , D- New York , said Monday on the Senate floor that "if such a scenario were to pass, we would have a constitutional crisis on our hands."

The Latest: Thune says end of filibusters not realistic

In this Tuesday, July 25, 2017, photo, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine is surrounded by reporters as she arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a test vote on the Republican health care bill. Collins, who was one of three Republican senators voting against the GOP health bill on Friday, July 28, said she's troubled by Trump's suggestions that the insurance payments are a "bailout."

Hacked emails reveal UAE influence on US think tanks

UAE ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba gained favours from Obama administration veterans by paying them large sums of money [AP] The latest batch of leaked emails from the United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United States Yousef al-Otaiba has revealed the extent of influence the UAE held over various US think tanks, and in turn US foreign policy. The Intercept reported that Otaiba, through the UAE embassy in Washington, DC, had gained substantial favours from Obama administration veterans by paying them handsome sums of money.

A terrorism trial in the federal courts

Republicans raged over what they called the White House's weak and dangerous decision last week to prosecute in federal court a man suspected of belonging to Al Qaeda, rather than shipping him off to the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sorry, wrong year.

Russia urges US to fix ties as it cuts US diplomatic staff

Russia urged the United States Monday to show "political will" to mend ties even as it ordered sweeping cuts of U.S. embassy personnel unseen since Cold War times. President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said it will take time for the U.S. to recover from what he called "political schizophrenia," but added that Russia remains interested in constructive cooperation with the U.S. "We are interested in a steady development of our ties and are sorry to note that we are still far from that," he said.