Republican Paul Ryan to chair House tax committee
(Reuters) – Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan has been tapped by Republican leaders to chair the tax-writing Committee on Ways and Means in the U.S. House of Representatives during the next congressional session.
Senator Durbin opposes Obama Treasury nominee: aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top U.S. Democratic senator came out against President Barack Obama’s choice for a key U.S. Treasury Department post on Tuesday, adding to scrutiny over the nominee’s involvement with corporate tax deals called “inversions.”
U.S. State Department says unclassified emails running
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday its unclassified email system was up again after being shut down this weekend to improve security following a cyber attack several weeks ago.
Washington, D.C., approves landmark civil asset forfeiture law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – District of Columbia lawmakers approved legislation on Tuesday that makes it harder for police to seize assets from people who are not ultimately charged with crimes, a bill that backers say is a model for the rest of the country…
Time running out for action on fast-track trade authority: Senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers have very little time to consider granting the White House power to fast-track trade deals before Congress finishes up for the year, the head of the Senate committee responsible for trade said on Tuesday.
U.S. House Republican floats plan to defund immigration order but avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A senior U.S. House Republican on Tuesday floated a plan to avoid a government shutdown fight in December while also setting a path for undoing sweeping immigration changes President Barack Obama is expected to execute.
Turning to 2016, Republicans look to swing state governors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As attention turns to the 2016 presidential race, Republicans are taking a closer look at three governors from politically diverse states whose success in midterm elections this month bolstered their White House prospects.
Obama will not change policy against paying ransom for hostages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, who has ordered a comprehensive review of U.S. policy governing efforts to free American hostages, still opposes the payment of ransoms, the White House said on Tuesday.
U.S. surveillance bill faces tough fight in Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bill to end the bulk collection of telephone records by the National Security Agency appeared to be in jeopardy on Tuesday after senior Republican senators said the measure would benefit Islamic State militants and other enemie…
House Democrats re-elect Pelosi as leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in the House of Representatives on Tuesday re-elected Nancy Pelosi of California as the leader of their caucus despite a major election defeat two weeks ago that strengthened Republicans’ majority in the chamber.
