Senators ask U.S. spy chief to inform policymakers about energy boom
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four Republican senators on Tuesday urged the director of national intelligence to keep policymakers informed of the global security implications of booming U.S. energy output as Congress considers repealing the ban on domestic o…
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker enters Republican race, vowing to fight for America
WAUKESHA, Wisc. (Reuters) – Scott Walker cast himself as an anti-Washington reformer as he launched his 2016 Republican presidential campaign on Monday, vowing to fight with the same conservative conviction he used to battle unions as Wisconsin governo…
Oregon governor signs paid sick leave, retirement legislation
PORTLAND (Reuters) – Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed legislation on Monday mandating paid sick leave for nearly all workers and establishing a first-of-its kind state-run retirement program for private sector employees.
U.S. House Republicans unveil $8.1 billion short-term transport bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday unveiled an $8.1 billion plan to fund highway and rail transit projects through the end of 2015, paid for by extending an airport security fee increase and various tax ru…
Clinton’s sharing-economy remarks draw reaction in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Presidential contender Hillary Clinton’s comments on Monday on the sharing economy struck a nerve in Silicon Valley, home of such companies as Uber, Instacart and Airbnb.
Wisconsin’s Scott Walker enters Republican race, vowing to fight for America
WAUKESHA, Wisc. (Reuters) – Scott Walker cast himself as an anti-Washington reformer as he launched his 2016 Republican presidential campaign on Monday, vowing to fight with the same conservative conviction he used to battle unions as Wisconsin governo…
Man accused of threatening U.S. House speaker found not guilty
CINCINNATI (Reuters) – A former bartender from Ohio accused of threatening to kill U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner in October 2014 was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Monday by a federal judge.
Clinton gets tough on Wall Street, vows to tighten oversight
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton toughened her stance against Wall Street on Monday, vowing to tighten oversight of the financial industry and warning of serious risks in the “shadow banking” industry.
Obama hopes to work with lawmakers on criminal justice reforms: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Monday welcomed indications from Republicans that they favor some criminal justice reforms, and said President Barack Obama hopes to work with lawmakers from both parties on legislation to address inequities in…
Ex-NY Assembly speaker’s son-in-law admits to defrauding investors
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A son-in-law of indicted former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver pleaded guilty on Monday to operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of nearly $6 million over seven years.
