Kerry arrives back in U.S. after bike mishap
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry arrived back in the United States on Monday on a military flight from Europe after breaking his leg in a cycling accident, the State Department said.
U.S. lawmakers warn proposed changes could doom spy bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – High-ranking members of the U.S. House of Representatives warned the Senate on Monday that proposed changes to the USA Freedom Act, a bill reforming domestic surveillance, were unlikely to pass the House and might doom the conten…
Ex-House Speaker Hastert due in court Thursday on federal charges
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert is scheduled to appear in a Chicago court on Thursday to face federal charges related to his alleged effort to hide $3.5 million in payments he was making to conceal past m…
Defense hawk Graham enters Republican race for White House
CENTRAL, S.C., (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a defense hawk, entered the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination on Monday, putting criticism of President Barack Obama’s foreign policy at the forefront of his W…
Barring complications, Kerry injury unlikely to impact Iran talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s ability to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran is unlikely to be affected by the broken leg he has suffered, but one medical expert said possible surgical complications might affect his ability…
Obama nominates State Department’s Jacobson as Mexico ambassador
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will nominate Roberta Jacobson, a top State Department official who has been leading U.S. talks to restore relations with Cuba, as the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico, the White House said on Monday.
U.S. lawmakers warn proposed changes could doom spy bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – High-ranking members of the U.S. House of Representatives warned the Senate on Monday that proposed changes to the USA Freedom Act, a bill reforming domestic surveillance, were unlikely to pass the House and might doom the spy pr…
Kerry heads home on U.S. military plane after breaking his leg
GENEVA (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry left Europe for the United States aboard a special military aircraft on Monday after breaking his leg in a cycling accident.
Ex-House Speaker Hastert due in court on federal charges on Thursday
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert will appear in a Chicago court on Thursday to face federal charges related to his alleged effort to hide $3.5 million in payments he was making to conceal past misconduct.
Pressure builds on Illinois to address budget woes
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois ended its legislative session on Sunday without a new budget, adding pressure to its shaky finances and relatively low credit ratings.
