Top White House adviser Podesta joining Clinton campaign: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top White House adviser John Podesta will take a senior advisory role in Hillary Clinton’s prospective presidential bid after he leaves the Obama administration in February, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing thr…
U.S. Republicans want moratorium on release of most Guantanamo prisoners
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Several U.S. Republican senators proposed legislation on Tuesday that would place a moratorium on the release of most of the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying they posed too much danger to the United States and its a…
Obama to work with lawmakers on authorization of force against Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama told congressional leaders on Tuesday he is committed to working with them on a text to authorize the use of military force against Islamic State militants, the White House said.
Obama asks Republicans to work as team but differences emerge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday sought to develop a better working relationship for the year with leaders of the new Republican-led Congress but partisan differences immediately reared their head.
Jay Leno, Tony Blair to speak at U.S. Republican retreat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republicans, two weeks into controlling both houses of Congress, have invited comedian Jay Leno and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to speak at their annual retreat in Hershey, Pennsylvania, party aides said on Tues…
White House: no change in regulations regarding crude oil exports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday there has been no change in the U.S. ban on crude oil exports, responding to a question about whether an impending change might be behind price moves in oil markets.
California Attorney General announces Senate bid
(Reuters) – California Attorney General Kamala Harris, a rising star in the Democratic Party, said on Tuesday she would seek the U.S. Senate seat being vacated in 2016 by Barbara Boxer, who will retire after 33 years in Congress.
White House says sending cybersecurity bill to Congress on Tuesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will submit his new legislative proposal for strengthening cybersecurity to Congress on Tuesday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters.
Judge denies Virginia ex-governor’s bid for bond pending appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday rejected former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell’s request to remain free on bond pending his appeal of a two-year prison term for corruption convictions.
Boehner: House will fund Homeland Security, block Obama on immigration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security this week while blocking President Barack Obama’s actions on immigration, House Speaker John Boehner said on Tuesday.
