Obama’s Ebola czar Klain to exit White House by March 1
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Ebola coordinator Ron Klain plans to return to his private sector job at the end of February, capping speculation that the seasoned political aide would play a broader White House role for the rest of President Barack Obama’…
New York attorney general seeks to probe police killings of unarmed civilians
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s attorney general on Monday asked the governor to empower him to investigate all deaths of unarmed civilians at the hands of police in the state, following waves of protests nationwide over police killings.
Despite failures, U.S. likely to continue raids to free hostages
WASHINGTON/KUWAIT CITY (Reuters) – Despite three failed raids to free U.S. hostages held by militants, the United States will continue to conduct such operations, officials indicated on Sunday, as President Barack Obama grappled with a spate of kidnapp…
U.S. Attorney General to expand profiling guidelines for federal agents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will announce on Monday revisions to federal law enforcement guidelines that are designed to limit profiling and set an example for local police, according to a Justice Department official.
Despite failures, U.S. likely to continue raids to free hostages
WASHINGTON/KUWAIT CITY (Reuters) – Despite three failed raids to free U.S. hostages held by militants, the United States will continue to conduct such operations, officials indicated on Sunday, as President Barack Obama grapples with a spate of kidnapp…
Congressional Republicans to grill Obamacare consultant at hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Congress plan to renew their attacks on President Barack Obama and his signature healthcare plan on Tuesday when they grill a consultant who said “the stupidity of the American voter” helped ensure the law…
Republican challenger wins Louisiana Senate race
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy handily won a Louisiana U.S. Senate runoff election on Saturday, capping big wins for his party in the Nov. 4 midterms at the expense of one of the chamber’s last remaining southern Democrats….
Chicago Mayor Emanuel launches re-election campaign
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel formally announced his candidacy for a second term on Saturday in a speech that highlighted his successful effort to push through a minimum wage increase in the city.
Barry, resilient ex-mayor of Washington, eulogized as ‘freedom fighter’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Reuters) – Thousands of mourners gathered in downtown Washington on Saturday to bid farewell to Marion Barry, known as the capital district’s “mayor for life” after serving four terms in office between 1979 and 1999 that were marred by scandal.
Biden sees ‘less than even’ chance of nuclear deal with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday there was a “less than even shot” of a nuclear deal with Iran but that it was still worth pursuing.
