Report: U.S. Makes $4 Billion From Bailout Banks
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
U.S. government reportedly has hauled in about $4 billion in profits from large banks that have repaid their obligations from last year’s federal bailout.
Kennedy Fortune Estimated to Be Worth Tens of Millions
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Annual federal financial disclosure reports Sen. Edward Kennedy was required to file provide at least a partial glimpse into his personal capital.
Obama Family Wraps Up Vacation on Martha’s Vineyard
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
President Obama wrapped up his vacation with his family in Martha’s Vineyard — time off that was interrupted by Sen. Ted Kennedy’s death and the nomination of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to a second term.
Publisher Accuses Reid of ‘Bullying’ Nevada Newspaper
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
The publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told his advertising director he wants the newspaper “out of business.”
Bush Daughter Jenna Lands Correspondent Job
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Jenna Bush Hager, a 27-year-old teacher in Baltimore, will contribute stories about once a month on issues like education to NBC’s “Today” show.
Kennedy’s Presence Likely to Linger in Health Care Debate
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say that Sen. Edward Kennedy would have wanted the two parties to work in harmony on health care reform legislation. But they differ in how he would have pursued the negotiations.
Frank Says House Will Likely Approve Audit of Federal Reserve
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Rep. Barney Frank endorses measure to audit the Federal Reserve that has won hundreds of co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle since it was introduced in late February by Rep. Ron Paul.
RAW DATA: Transcript of Cheney on ‘FOX News Sunday’
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
The following is a transcript of former Vice President Dick Cheney on “FOX News Sunday.”
Cheney: Enhanced Interrogations ‘Essential’ in Saving American Lives
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney defends the CIA’s aggressive interrogation of terrorists — telling FOX News he worries that the Democratic Party has become “partisan” and weak on national security.
Blackwater Wanted to Tap Foreigners to Carry Out Secret CIA Program
Aug 31, 2009 Politics
Blackwater was considering using foreigners to carry out a now-defunct CIA program to track, capture and kill terrorists.