Yellen sworn in as first woman Fed chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Janet Yellen was sworn in Monday to a term as chair of the U.S. central bank, the Federal Reserve said in a statement.
N.J. Governor Christie aides face subpoena deadline in bridge scandal probe
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top aides to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie face a deadline on Monday to reply to document subpoenas made by state lawmakers investigating a traffic scandal that has threatened the Republican governor’s political future.
Obama spars with Fox News host in testy pre-Super Bowl interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama accused Fox News on Sunday of keeping alive controversies the White House believes have been settled in a testy interview that aired before the NFL’s Super Bowl, the most-viewed sports event in the United S…
N.J. Democrat says has seen no evidence Christie knew of traffic scheme
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New Jersey Democrat leading a probe of a bridge traffic scandal that has engulfed Governor Chris Christie said on Sunday he had seen no evidence to support claims that the governor had been aware of the politically motivated traf…
U.S. immigration bill ‘in doubt’ this year, Republican Ryan says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans will be unlikely to compromise on immigration reform unless U.S. borders are first secured, and the possibility of a broad immigration bill reaching President Barack Obama’s desk this year is “clearly in doubt,” Repre…
White House: Obama awaits more Keystone reviews; timing unclear
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama still wants to hear from other federal agencies before deciding whether to accept the State Department’s finding that the Keystone XL pipeline would have no major impact on climate change, his top aide…
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu wins re-election
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu won re-election to a second term on Saturday bolstered by a public perception the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery has created jobs and improved the local economy.
NJ Gov Christie, dogged by bridge closure, booed at Super Bowl event
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was greeted with audible boos and a few loud cheers during a Super Bowl-related appearance in New York City on Saturday, a day after a former appointee said the popular Republican knew about polit…
Christie’s office fires back at former appointee in email to supporters
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s office fired back on Saturday against a former appointee who has accused Christie of lying about a bridge traffic scandal involving his top aides.
Kerry downplays key U.S. senator’s opposition on trade talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s opposition to President Barack Obama’s push for authority to fast-track trade deals should not stand in the way of U.S. congressional passage of t…
