Obama quest for fast-track trade bill on ice in House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A raging battle over President Barack Obama's request for "fast-track" authority central to improving U.S.

John Kerry leaves hospital, to join Iran talks in late June

BOSTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry said he was fully engaged in the Iran nuclear negotiations and would join them at the end of June as he left the hospital after treatment for a broken leg.

Prosecutors move to keep Hastert evidence secret

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors on Friday petitioned a judge to keep secret their evidence in the case against former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of trying to hide cash transactions and lying to the FBI about it.

Iraq's speaker secures aid in visit to White House, Pentagon

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The speaker of Iraq's parliament, Saleem al-Jabouri, met with President Barack Obama and other top officials in Washington on Friday, securing an additional $9 million in U.S.

Connecticut governor proposes scrapping business taxes

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy on Friday proposed cutting planned business taxes by $223.7 million over two years after several large corporations threatened to leave the state.

House Republicans slow-walking Benghazi report for maximum 2016 impact

Rep. Trey Gowdy, chair of the House Select Committee on Benghazi

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