Obama commutes 46 prison sentences, still shy of estimates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama reduced the prison sentences of 46 inmates on Monday, bringing the commutations he has granted to a total of 89, a number still far shy of the thousands his administration originally estimated it would make…
Federal judge hears challenge to North Carolina election laws
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge began hearing a challenge to North Carolina’s election laws on Monday that claims Republican-backed voting restrictions discriminate against black and Latino voters who tend to favor Democrats.
U.S. to work with allies on North Africa threats: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday the United States is concerned about the growing threat from extremists operating in Libya and will continue to work with allies in North Africa to address security threats.
New Chicago school budget relies on state pension relief: officials
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The upcoming budget for the Chicago Public Schools will rely on $500 million in yet-to-be-enacted pension savings by Illinois, school officials said on Monday.
Republican Rubio raises $12 million for 2016 White House bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio raised $12 million in the three months through the end of June for his Republican bid for the presidency in 2016, his campaign said on Monday, marking a pace that lagged his main rivals in the race.
Wisconsin Governor Walker says running for U.S. president in 2016
(Reuters) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced on Monday he was joining the crowded Republican field seeking the White House in the November 2016 election.
Clinton to propose tax incentives to encourage companies to share profits: aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday will propose tax incentives to encourage companies to share more profits with workers, according to a campaign aide.
Clinton to propose capital gains tax reform: campaign document
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Presidential contender Hillary Clinton will pledge to “reform” capital gains taxation in coming weeks as part of her plan to fight an excessive focus on quick profits in capital markets, according to a campaign talking points docum…
After Ex-Im win, U.S. conservatives target foreign investment agency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A faction of Republican conservatives who successfully slid the knife into the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank are eyeing a new target for their drive against what they call “crony capitalism”: an obscure agency that helps U.S. f…
Rupert Murdoch criticizes Trump’s comments on illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Media baron Rupert Murdoch took issue on Sunday with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments that many illegal immigrants from Mexico are bringing crime to the United States, tweeting: “Trump wrong.”
