House ethics committee continues probe of Florida’s Grayson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The ethics committee of the U.S. House of Representatives said on Tuesday it would continue to investigate possible conflicts of interest by Representative Alan Grayson, a Florida Democrat and liberal firebrand running for the Se…
Pentagon chief wants streamlined, more nimble U.S. military structure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Tuesday called for changes in the U.S. military that would cut inefficiencies, streamline the acquisition process and improve the ability to respond quickly to threats such as Islamic State.
Ex Representative Grimm’s restaurant partner to plead guilty: lawyer
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A onetime business partner of former U.S. Representative Michael Grimm is preparing to plead guilty to a tax charge in a case related to the prosecution that led to the congressman’s imprisonment, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Illinois marked 14th straight budget deficit in FY 2015: audit
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ overall financial condition deteriorated in fiscal 2015 as tax collections fell, with the state recording its fourteenth straight budget deficit, according to an annual audit released on Tuesday.
Obama to deliver statement on economy Tuesday, after inversions move
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will deliver a statement at 12:15 ET on Tuesday on the economy following Monday’s Treasury Department announcement on corporate tax inversions, the White House said.
How Ted Cruz win in Supreme Court hurt U.S.-Mexico relations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz often tells supporters about his Supreme Court win against the federal government in 2008, defending Texas’ right to execute a Mexican man for murder, as evidence of his conservative and…
Trump makes late push for support on eve of Wisconsin primary
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump tried to put a difficult week behind him and rally his supporters on Monday ahead of a crucial nominating contest in Wisconsin, where he was in the unfamiliar position of underdog….
Justice Department in civil rights probe of Arizona election
PHOENIX (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the handling of last month’s presidential nominating contest in Arizona’s most populous county, citing complaints of exceedingly long lines at polling places with hig…
Behind Donald Trump, a son-in-law who is also an adviser
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Before introducing Donald Trump to roughly a dozen Republican lawmakers at the Washington law offices of Jones Day, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions paused to acknowledge the man he said had facilitated the closed-door talks.
Clinton, Sanders agree to a April 14 debate: CNN
(Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have agreed to meet for a debate on April 14, five days before the New York primary, CNN reported on Monday.
