Oregon attorney general opens probe into Governor Kitzhaber
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Oregon’s attorney general is investigating allegations surrounding Governor John Kitzhaber and his fiancée about a potential conflict of interest between her role in the governor’s office and her private consulting business. 
Secret Service deputy director steps down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service is leaving his post, the agency said on Monday, in the latest top level departure this year after a series of high profile security lapses.
Pro-gay marriage signals seen in U.S. Supreme Court action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court’s move on Monday to allow gay marriage to proceed in Alabama is the strongest signal yet that the justices are likely to rule in June that no state can restrict marriage to only heterosexual couples.
Obama to seek new authority for Islamic State fight by Wednesday -congressional aides
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House will ask Congress for new authority to use force against Islamic State fighters by Wednesday, congressional aides said on Monday.
Obama acknowledges damage from NSA eavesdropping on Merkel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Monday that revelations of U.S. surveillance on German Chancellor Angela Merkel “damaged impressions” Germans hold of the U.S. government.
House members moving toward legislation for sending arms to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Committee are developing legislation seeking to commit the U.S. government to providing “defensive lethal assistance” for Ukraine, congress…
U.S. derails amendment to toughen nuclear safety pact: diplomats
VIENNA (Reuters) – The United States has derailed a proposal to toughen nuclear safety standards by amending a global atomic treaty, diplomats said, with opponents of the move arguing it would get mired in lengthy parliamentary ratification.
Styles differ but U.S. presidents make fitness a priority
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Whether the request was for a treadmill on Air Force One, an elliptical trainer by the White House pool, or a rower adjacent the Lincoln bedroom, when the Oval Office called, fitness trainer Ted Vickey answered.
Physician Ben Carson eyes May announcement of presidential bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Retired surgeon Ben Carson on Sunday said he could form a committee to explore a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination this month and make a formal announcement in May.
Unusually large Republican 2016 field sparks ‘staff primary’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With a dozen Republicans thinking seriously about running for president in 2016 and 10 more talking up the idea, it’s a good time to be an experienced campaign hand.
