Year-long audit of U.S. Navy security showed flaws: congressman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressman, speaking after a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, said he understood a year-long investigation of security at the country’s Navy installations had shown serious flaws partly driven by cost-cutting.
White House to review contractors after Washington shootings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said Tuesday it will review standards for federal government contractors after the Washington Navy Yard shootings, which authorities said were committed by a contract worker who had a security clearance to work th…
Obama, Netanyahu to meet at White House on September 30
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 30, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, noting that the two leaders would discuss peace talks with the Palestinians, and issues in Ira…
Leading U.S. House Democrat sees tough fight over government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The second-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives predicted on Tuesday a tough battle for averting a government shutdown on October 1, saying the atmosphere in Congress is worse than it was in 1995-96 when a simila…
U.S. Navy secretary orders security review after shooting rampage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus on Tuesday ordered a review of physical security at all Navy and Marine Corps installations in the wake of Monday’s shooting rampage that left 13 people dead, including the suspected shooter, a Navy …
NYC Council Speaker Quinn to endorse liberal de Blasio for mayor: source
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on Tuesday plans to endorse Bill de Blasio, her former rival for the Democratic mayoral nomination, according to a person familiar with her plans.
Former Obama chief of staff drops out of race for Illinois governor
(Reuters) – Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, the son and brother of former mayors of Chicago, announced on Monday he is dropping out of the race for Illinois governor in 2014, according to a spokesman for his campaign.
Yellen frontrunner for Fed chair after Summers withdraws: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen became the frontrunner for the U.S. central bank’s top job when President Barack Obama’s preferred candidate, former adviser Larry Summers, withdrew, sources familiar with the situation sai…
Defecting Democrats doomed Summers bid for Fed job
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The death knell for Lawrence Summers’ candidacy to lead the Federal Reserve came on Friday morning with a shock phone call message left for President Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Denis McDonough.
Yellen frontrunner for Fed chair after Summers withdraws: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen became the frontrunner for the U.S. central bank’s top job when President Barack Obama’s preferred candidate, former adviser Larry Summers, withdrew, sources familiar with the situation sai…
