Clinton struggled to fit in with Obama’s White House, emails show
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton struggled to fit into the government of President Barack Obama after being appointed Secretary of State in 2009, according to emails released by the State Department on Tuesday.
Chicago Public Schools make full pension payment by deadline
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) made its full teachers’ pension payment on Tuesday ahead of a midnight deadline, saying the move will require $200 million in spending cuts, according to a school official.
Candidate Jeb Bush releases 33 years of tax returns in show of transparency
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush released 33 years of tax records on Tuesday that traced his path to a net worth of between $19 million and $22 million, in a show of transparency that will pressure Democrat Hil…
Illinois Democrats seek temporary budget to keep government open
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Reuters) – The financially troubled state of Illinois edged closer on Tuesday to a government shutdown as Democratic lawmakers and the Republican governor failed to resolve a budget impasse ahead of a midnight deadline.
U.S. Republican Christie launches 2016 bid, promises straight talk
LIVINGSTON, N.J. (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie launched an uphill run for the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday with his trademark brashness, offering up his blunt talk and willingness to tackle tough issues as the cure for…
U.S. Justice Dept. cites missteps by police during Ferguson unrest
(Reuters) – Police responding to race-related protests and riots in Ferguson, Missouri, last summer made a series of missteps, including antagonizing crowds with attack dogs and military-style tactics, according to a U.S. Justice Department report.
U.S. court rules NSA can temporarily resume bulk phone data collection
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. court has ruled that the eavesdropping National Security Agency can temporarily resume its bulk collection of Americans’ telephone records, according to documents made public on Tuesday.
After ‘gratifying’ week, Obama sees long to-do list in time left
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – It did not match the week of his wedding or the weeks his daughters were born, but President Barack Obama acknowledged on Tuesday that last week was a particularly momentous one for him.
Candidate Jeb Bush bares 33 years of tax returns in show of transparency
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush released 33 years of tax records on Tuesday showing that his net worth of between $19 million and $22 million has been amassed largely through investments and speaking fees that…
Jeb Bush’s tax records show income rose to $7.4 million in 2013
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush released 33 years of tax records on Tuesday showing that his net worth of between $19 million and $22 million has been amassed largely through investments and speaking fees that…
