Jonathan D. Salant

Senate Leaders Millionaires in Financial-Disclosure Data

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell reported their net worth in the millions of dollars as the U.S. Senate released personal financial disclosure reports for its members.

Deloitte’s Echevarria Joins 9 Others on Obama Voting Commission

President Barack Obama today named Deloitte LLP Chief Executive Officer Joe Echevarria, a Walt Disney Co. executive, and scholars and state election officials to a panel that will recommend ways to make voting in U.S. elections more efficient.

Lew Defends IRS Health Care Lawyer Attacked by Tea Party

Republicans, angry over the Internal Revenue Service scrutiny of anti-tax groups, have aimed their frustration at a career employee with a bonus benefit: She’s charged with overseeing an enforcement portion of the health- care law.

IRS Sent Same Letter to Democrats That Fed Tea Party Row

The Internal Revenue Service, under pressure after admitting it targeted anti-tax Tea Party groups for scrutiny in recent years, also had its eye on at least three Democratic-leaning organizations seeking nonprofit status.

Investigation Sought Over IRS Scrutiny of Anti-Tax Groups

The Internal Revenue Service, under pressure to regulate political spending by nonprofit groups, now faces investigations into its scrutiny of some organizations seeking nonprofit status.

Lawmakers With Tiny Victory Margins Step Up Fundraising

Patrick Murphy won his U.S. House seat last November by fewer than 2,000 votes. As he prepares to seek a second term, the Florida Democrat has boosted his fundraising to try to win re-election by a wider margin.

Congress Members Sprint for Money to Lobby After Election

Looking to expand its lobbying and government affairs practice, Covington & Burling LLP turned to those who know Congress best: elected officials just finishing their terms on Capitol Hill.

FEC Expired Terms Prompt Calls for Obama to Keep Promise

Federal Election Commissioner Caroline Hunter’s term expires today, which means all of the commission members are now serving on borrowed time.

Clinton Favored in Poll as 2016 Democratic Nominee

The 2016 Democratic presidential nomination is Hillary Clinton’s if she wants it, according to a poll released today in which Vice President Joe Biden is the party’s frontrunner if she doesn’t.

Voters in Poll Want 1 Party Running White House, Congress

U.S. voters would prefer a White House and Congress controlled by one political party, according to a poll out today that also gives the Democrats a slight edge in next year’s congressional elections.

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Kuroda Struggles With Communication as Japan Rates Rise: Economy

European Stocks Climb as Yen Strengthens on Kuroda; Copper Rises

Topix Two-Day Slump Near 10% After Kuroda Comments

Japan $314 Billion Rout Tests Topix Bulls Who Pushed Gain

Asian Stocks Benchmark Index Swings; Australia Banks Drop