Obama administration questions U.S. airlines on subsidy claims: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration has asked U.S. airlines for more information on their claims that Gulf carriers have received market-distorting subsidies, marking its first written response to U.S. airlines’ lobbying effort, Reuters has…
Republican congressman with ‘Downton Abbey’ office resigns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Aaron Schock, a Republican from Illinois whose Downton Abbey-styled office launched a series of media reports questioning his use of taxpayer dollars, announced on Tuesday that he is resigning from Congress.
Obama to promote U.S. jobs, investment to international executives
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will promote U.S. business investment programs to executives from Google Inc, BMW AG and other international companies on March 23 at an administration-led summit to boost job creation in the United States….
U.S. Republican budget cuts social spending, boosts military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday proposed higher defense spending and deep cuts to social services including healthcare for the poor in an aggressive new budget plan that seeks to eliminate deficits by 2024.
U.S. moving ahead on bid to end reliance on Russian rocket engines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force plans to release a draft request for proposals next month in its bid to end U.S. reliance on Russian rocket engines, William LaPlante, the service’s acquisition chief, told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Republicans to probe Iranian role in Latin America
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional Republicans who oppose President Barack Obama’s pursuit of a nuclear deal with Tehran and are eager to portray Iran as untrustworthy will use a hearing in Congress on Wednesday to air complaints about Iran’s ac…
U.S. House transport chair urges look at Gulf airline subsidies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional leader on transportation issues said on Tuesday he has asked the Obama administration to look into allegations that Gulf airlines have received unfair subsidies from their home states.
U.S. lawmakers press for urgent action on Secret Service scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service director was grilled by lawmakers on Tuesday who demanded to know why the agency, entrusted with the president’s safety, was not taking action on agents accused of drunk driving on the White House grounds….
Republicans seek State Department documents on Clinton emails
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans on Tuesday asked the State Department to hand over numerous documents related to Hillary Clinton’s use of private email while she was secretary of state.
Pentagon sets up panel to study electronic warfare requirements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department has set up a new panel to study electronic warfare needs across the U.S. military and make recommendations to ensure the United States retains its competitive edge, a top Pentagon official said on Tues…
