Clinton tells Trump: ‘Delete your account,’ fueling Twitter war
(Reuters) – The U.S. presidential election battle between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has barely begun but their Twitter war is on.
U.S. representatives question bank regulator on whistleblowers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leaders of the congressional committee that investigates data breaches and computer hacking blasted the main U.S. banking regulator on Thursday for possibly jeopardizing the work of its inspector general, an internal watchdog, an…
Senator Warren to endorse Clinton Thursday night: Boston Globe reporter
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts will endorse fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton for president on Thursday night, a Boston Globe reporter said on Twitter, citing a Warren source.
Michigan lawmakers approve Detroit school rescue package
(Reuters) – Legislation approved by Michigan lawmakers on Thursday to bail out the Detroit Public Schools (DPS) will keep the district operating, but falls short on funding to fix its crumbling buildings, according to school officials.
Vice President Biden to meet with Sanders on Thursday: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will meet with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the U.S. senator from Vermont, at 4 p.m. EDT (2000 GMT) on Thursday, a source familiar with the plans said.
House committee moves to cut funding for financial regulators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill to slash funding for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service and other financial regulators passed a key committee in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday after a long partisan fight….
Clinton thrilled Obama ‘has my back’ in U.S. election: Reuters interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Thursday welcomed President Barack Obama’s endorsement, telling Reuters in an interview that it “means the world” to her that her former rival has her back in the 201…
U.S. top court deals blow to Puerto Rico sovereignty claim
(Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Puerto Rico cannot pursue charges against people for the same crime that federal authorities have already prosecuted them, dealing a blow to the U.S. territory’s claim that while it is not a sta…
Congress scrutinizes pay TV billing, competitive practices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate panel disclosed Thursday it is investigating pay TV competition and customer service issues and will call executives from top cable and satellite providers to testify.
House Speaker Ryan security agenda veers from Trump’s
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled a national security policy featuring stronger defense on Thursday, part of his agenda to unify Republicans after a divisive primary campaign, but softening some of the hard lines taken by the…
