Trump takes on Charles Koch for defending a foreign workersa

President Trump on Thursday called Charles Koch's tariff criticism "ridiculous" for defending foreign workers, and Mr. Trump suggested the conservative donor hasn't backed that many politicians. Charles Koch of Koch Brothers, who claims to be giving away millions of dollars to politicians even though I know very few who have seen this , now makes the ridiculous statement that what President Trump is doing is unfair to "foreign workers."

Trump Praises Book by Fox News’ Gregg Jarrett

President Donald Trump early Thursday morning praised Fox News' Gregg Jarrett for his best-seller about the investigation into Russia and the president, calling the book the "real story" about the "witch hunt" being waged against him. Congratulations to @GreggJarrett on The TREMENDOUS success of his just out book, "The Russia Hoax, The Illicit Scheme To Clear Hillary Clinton & Frame Donald Trump."

Blackburn, Bredesen lead candidates vying for Tennessee Senate seat

The race to replace outgoing Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker is on, and Thursday's primary elections will solidify which two candidates will face each other in November. Rep. Marsha Blackburn leads the GOP field vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Corker, also a Republican.

Cattle Raisers Refute Concerns On Cattle Fever Tick Spray Boxes

CATTLE RAISERS REFUTE CONCERNS ON CATTLE FEVER TICK SPRAY BOXES Aug. 2, 2018 Source: Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Assn news release Robert McKnight, Jr., president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following statement in response to an announcement that the Texas Department of Agriculture is shutting down the use of cattle spray boxes to treat cattle fever ticks: "Our foremost priority is the health of our cattle, and we support the experts at the Texas Animal Health Commission and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in their mission to protect animal health and productivity.

An Illinois Lawmaker Has Resigned Amid Allegations He Shared Nude Photos of Ex Online

A first-term Republican state representative and member of an Illinois House anti-sexual harassment task force resigned Wednesday after an ex-girlfriend claimed that he posted nude photos of her on a fake social media account under her name. The 35-year-old Sauer, elected in 2016 after serving more than a year on the Illinois Toll Highway Authority board as an appointee of Gov. Bruce Rauner, did not return phone, email or text messages seeking comment Wednesday.

Abortion-rights activists brace for new wave of restrictions

Abortion-rights advocates are intensifying efforts to make it easier for women to get abortions amid a new wave of state-level bans and restrictions expected to occur under a reconfigured U.S. Supreme Court. The efforts include boosting financial aid for women needing to travel long distances to get an abortion, and raising awareness about the option of do-it-yourself abortions.

Three Ukrainians arrested for hacking over 100 US companies

Three Ukrainians have been arrested for hacking more than 100 US companies and stealing millions of credit and debit card numbers, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Dmytro Fedorov, 44, Fedir Hladyr, 33, and Andrii Kolpakov, 30, are high-ranking members of an "international cybercrime group" called "FIN7" which had dozens of members around the world, the department said in a statement.

Aug. 2 Vallejo A&E Source: Empress Film Club offers doc on Ginsburg

It was idle curiosity that lured Steve Dunsky into a 60-seat theater during a recent trip to Connecticut, catching the 1 hour, 38-minute documentary, “RBG.” Good thing the Empress Film Club coordinator trusts his instincts. The film - chronicling the career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - was impressive enough for Dunsky to book a screening Aug. 9 in Vallejo.

Sente Votes To Begin Farm Bill Conference, Names Conferees

SENTE VOTES TO BEGIN FARM BILL CONFERENCE, NAMES CONFEREES Aug. 2, 2018 Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry news release U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., are pleased the Senate has voted to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee. The Senators also applauded the announcement of the Senators who will serve on the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee.

Trump tariffs sting farmers, businesses from sea to shining sea

Here's a round-up of some of the complaints about Donald Trump's tariffs heard on Capitol Hill in recent weeks This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Doug Palmer on politico.com on August 1, 2018.

In 1990, this nation invaded this oil-rich emirate

This undated engraving shows the scene on July 4, 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pa. The document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Philip Livingston and Roger Sherman, announces the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

With scant record, Supreme Court nominee elusive on abortion

Kavanaugh's record suggests he would vote to support abortion restrictions if he... Twice in the past year, Brett Kavanaugh offered glimpses of his position on abortion that strongly suggest he would vote to support restrictions if confirmed to the Supreme Court. One was in a dissent in the case of a 17-year-old migrant seeking to terminate her pregnancy.

Voter ID required in New Hampshire

With all the hysterics associated with our elections, one state has kept its sights set straight ahead and hasn't deviated from the course. By doing so, New Hampshire's governor signed HB-1264 into law, a law that will shore up the state's voting system and ensure that non-residents and non-citizens can no longer pour into the Granite State and vote early and often.