Bill Clinton says if Hillary wins, he’ll move back to White House -‘if asked’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said on Tuesday he will move back into the White House if his wife Hillary wins the presidency next year – “if I’m asked.”
Senate Democrats gang up to delay fast-track trade bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats delivered a major blow to President Barack Obama’s trade agenda on Tuesday, blocking debate on a bill that would have smoothed the path for a Pacific trade pact.
What would it take to free U.S. oil exports?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers pushing to repeal the 1970s-era ban on U.S. oil exports face a steep obstacle: The Obama administration sees no need to fully remove the restriction while the country is still importing part of its oil supply.
U.S. SEC’s Gallagher to resign from his post: Bloomberg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Republican member Daniel Gallagher is expected to resign from his post at the agency, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Christie: Fed partly to blame for U.S. income inequality
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In unusual remarks for a moderate Republican who may run for president, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Tuesday the Federal Reserve deserved part of the blame for a widening gulf between the rich and the poor.
Jeb Bush to skip Republicans’ Iowa straw poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush, a likely 2016 presidential candidate, will skip a nationally renowned straw poll of Iowa Republican activists in August in what amounts to a recognition that he is not a favorite of conservatives in the state…
Obama targets hedge funds in personal remarks on poverty, race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama addressed U.S. struggles with class and race in personal terms on Tuesday and renewed his call to close tax loopholes enjoyed by wealthy hedge fund managers as a way to reduce poverty among Americans.
Republican bill targets post-crisis Fed, bank rules as Democrats resist
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Draft Republican legislation released on Tuesday proposing changes to the Federal Reserve and easing some banking rules drew criticism from Democrats, who argue the bill would roll back reforms put in place after the 2008 financi…
Defense argues to overturn Virginia ex-governor’s corruption convictions
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court heard arguments on Tuesday to overturn former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s 11 federal convictions for public corruption.
U.S. Senate leader: Worker aid to be paired with fast-track trade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said any “fast-track” trade authority bill that advances in Congress would be coupled with a measure to help workers who lose their jobs as a result of free-trade deals.
