Illinois Republicans push for state takeover of Chicago schools
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ two top Republican legislators said on Wednesday they will introduce legislation soon to let the state take over the cash-strapped Chicago public school system, permit the district to file for municipal bankruptcy and even…
Attorney General Lynch seeks funds for expanded gun checks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle over gun ownership between President Barack Obama and the Republican-controlled U.S. Congress kicked off on Wednesday as lawmakers began weighing whether to fund the administration’s unilateral moves to tighten backgroun…
Biden, Greece’s Tsipras discuss economic reforms: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras discussed Greece’s economic reforms in a meeting on Wednesday in Davos, the White House said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Billionaire green activist Steyer not ready to back Clinton, open to Sanders
(Reuters) – Billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer said he is not ready to endorse Hillary Clinton, and he would be open to supporting her main rival, Bernie Sanders, if he becomes the Democratic nominee for president.
Obama faces immigration hurdles even if he wins at high court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – If the U.S. Supreme Court endorses a key immigration initiative of President Barack Obama protecting more than 4 million illegal immigrants from deportation, his administration could face a surge of applicants and little time to …
Biden urges U.S. business in Davos to lean on anti-gay states
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden urged executives in Davos to use their influence to drive change in countries where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face repression, putting gay rights at the heart of this year…
Former U.S. VP candidate Palin endorses Trump with a ‘hallelujah’
AMES, Iowa (Reuters) – Sarah Palin, the politician-turned-reality TV star offered a passionate endorsement on Tuesday to Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, the reality TV star-turned-politician, declaring that “the status quo has got to…
Insight: Electric vehicle sales fall far short of Obama goal
DETROIT (Reuters) – Back in 2008, with gas prices averaging nearly $4 a gallon, President Barack Obama set a goal of getting one million plug-in electric vehicles on the roads by 2015.
Carson cancels campaign events after staff in fatal car accident
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson canceled public events on Tuesday after a van carrying three volunteers and a campaign staffer slid on ice in Iowa, flipped on its side and was hit by another vehicle, his campaign sai…
Obama to meet Michigan mayor to discuss contaminated water: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will meet with the mayor of Flint, Michigan, on Tuesday to discuss the city’s problems in dealing with lead-contaminated water, the White House said.
