Author: Richard Lardner

  • In final hours, Obama administration sent $221 million to Palestinians Authority

    Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking. A State Department official and several congressional aides said the outgoing administration formally notified Congress it would spend the money Friday morning. The official said former…


  • Senate votes to override Obama veto of Saudi 9/11 bill

    The Senate acted decisively Wednesday to override President Barack Obama’s veto of Sept. 11 legislation, setting the stage for the contentious bill to become law despite flaws that Obama and top Pentagon officials warn could put U.S. troops and interests at risk. Five weeks before elections, lawmakers refused to oppose a measure backed by 9/11…


  • Witnesses refuse to testify in hearing on Clinton’s email

    Three witnesses ordered to testify Tuesday before a House committee investigating Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server asserted their constitutional rights against self-incrimination and did not appear or refused to answer questions. Bryan Pagliano, the former State Department computer specialist tasked with setting up Clinton’s server, did not attend the Republican-led hearing. His…


  • Lawmaker accuses Clinton of records management mess at State

    A top House Republican on Thursday accused Hillary Clinton of making a “mess” of records management when she led the State Department, frustrating legitimate requests for information from Congress, the media and the public. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said at a hearing that Clinton “conveniently created” a chaotic system that is…


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