UN Votes to Condemn Trump’s Jerusalem Decision

[van id=”world/2017/12/21/un-vote-condemn-jerusalem-israel-sot.cnn”] (CNN) – US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley issued a direct threat to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, saying that the US will think twice about funding the world body if it votes against President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. “The United States will…MORE

Agriculture Secretary Perdue Comments on Tax Reform

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the recently passed tax reform bill a “once-in-a-generation” reform of the federal tax code. Calling tax reform an eagerly awaited Christmas present for taxpayers, Perdue says “tax paying people of American agriculture need relief.” In his statement, Perdue offered thanks to President Trump and commended Congress for passage of the…MORE

Trump Celebrates GOP Tax Reform Victory

WASHINGTON (CNN) – The House of Representatives gave final approval Wednesday afternoon to its major rewrite of the US tax code, the first major legislative accomplishment for congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump this year. Republican lawmakers joined Trump on the White House lawn Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their largest legislative achievement of 2017, in…MORE

First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need

FRESNO (KMJ) — More than a hundred children living in shelter in Fresno have had their Christmas wishes granted following an early morning shopping spree by local first responders. Staff from American Ambulance, Madera County Sheriff’s Office, and Fresno Police arrived at Target in Fresno’s River Park at 5am, for two hours of present purchasing.…MORE

Looking Back at the Big Hacks of 2017

SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) – It was the year nothing seemed safe. Bombshell hacks were revealed one after another in 2017, from an Equifax breach that compromised almost half the country to global ransom campaigns that cost companies millions of dollars. The cyberattacks highlighted the alarming vulnerability of our personal information. [van id=”video/technology/business/2017/11/21/hbo-hacker-charged.cnnmoney”] More tools used…MORE

Disaster Bill Includes Cotton & Dairy Provisions

  The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU…MORE

House Approves GOP Tax Reform Bill

(CNN) – The House of Representatives approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017. The bill passed along sharp partisan lines, 227 – 203, with 12 House GOP members opposing the…MORE