Bay Area billionairea s ties to Clinton campaign revealed in WikiLeaks release

Bay Area billionaire philanthropist Herb Sandler, who was among those blamed for the 2008 mortgage meltdown that triggered the financial crisis, has edged back into the spotlight thanks to the WikiLeaks hacking of the email account of Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, John Podesta. The hacked emails from Podesta show a close relationship between the wealthy Clinton donor and longtime Clinton confidante, who worked as the Sandler Foundation's grant consultant for the past 21 months.

Are We Not Men?

The dog was the color of a maraschino cherry, and what it had in its jaws I couldn't quite make out at first, not until it parked itself under the hydrangeas and began throttling the thing. This little episode would have played itself out without my even noticing, except that I'd gone to the stove to put the kettle on for a cup of tea and happened to glance out the window at the front lawn.

Hispanics, no-party voters, young people most critical in 2016 Florida election

As Izaiah Mateo cast a ballot for the first time, he personified the demographic changes sweeping Florida that will help decide who wins the White House. Mateo is 18, Hispanic and a Democrat who lives in the state's increasingly diverse I-4 corridor, where a surge in Puerto Rican voters could help deliver a victory for Hillary Clinton.

Barclays Said Trying to Cap U.S. Mortgage Penalty at $2 Billion

Barclays Plc is trying to draw a line at $2 billion in penalties to settle a U.S. investigation into its sale of mortgage securities after it received an opening offer that it considered too high, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Justice Department's starting point for negotiations wasn't disclosed but was less than the $14 billion initially presented by the government to Deutsche Bank AG in its talks with the U.S. over similar allegations, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on economic growth

Few Americans feel satisfied with the state of the U.S. economy, making it a central focus in the presidential election between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump . The economy has improved over the past seven years from the depths of the Great Recession, but just not enough to give many voters a sense of security.

The Latest: Obama notes Italian contributions to US

American chef Mario Batali holds a tray of pasta during a preview in advance of the State Dinner in honor of the Official Visit of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini in the State Dining Room of th... WASHINGTON - The Latest on Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's official visit to the White House and the final state dinner of the Obama administration : At the final state dinner of his administration, Obama is also praising Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi as someone who represents the energy, optimism, vision and values that can carry Europe forward. And although it's his final state dinner, Obama quoted another famous Italian - the late Yogi Berra - in saying, "It ain't over till it's over."

The Latest: Obama plays down report on Clinton email

President Barack Obama is playing down reports that a senior State Department official had asked the FBI last year to reduce the classification of an email from Hillary Clinton's private server. Obama said in a Rose Garden news conference Tuesday that some of the "more sensational implications or appearances" related to the report "are not based on actual events."

George F. Will: a judicial slap to a careless Congress

By GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON -- Another small step was taken last week on the steep and winding ascent back to constitutional norms. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second-most important court, did its judicial duty by reprimanding Congress for abandoning constitutional propriety.

Deutsche Bank Is Said to Explore Shrinking Its U.S. Operations

Deutsche Bank AG, Germany's biggest bank, is exploring shrinking its U.S. operations as mounting legal expenses threaten to eat into the firm's capital, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Such an option is being considered as part of the bank's broader strategy review, which evaluates businesses in the context of regulatory and capital requirements, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are private.

Wikileaks releases what appear to be transcripts of Hillary Clinton’s private speeches

Transcripts of Hillary Clinton's private speeches appeared to be included in a trove of thousands of emails released by Wikileaks on Friday. The transcripts, which appear to have been gleaned from speeches given to some Wall Street firms, reveal Clinton's remarks on a number of topics that, at times, appear to be both pro-markets and pro-consumer.

Berlin pursues discreet talks with U.S. officials on Deutsche Bank

Until now, German officials have played down their role in the standoff, saying it is up to Deutsche to work out a deal with the U.S. Department of Justice , which is demanding up to $14 billion to settle claims the lender mis-sold mortgage-backed securities before the financial crisis. But government officials in Berlin, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters they hoped to facilitate a quick deal that would buy Deutsche Bank time to regain its footing.

US pre-open: Stocks seen slightly lower, with Deutsche still in focus

US futures pointed to negative open on Wall Street as worries about Deutsche Bank and the broader financial sector continued to weigh on investors' minds, although losses looked set to be fairly limited after Thursday's decline. At 1140 BST, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq futures were down 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures were 0.2% weaker.

Clintons buys house next door to Westchester property

Hillary Clinton and her husband Bill are expanding their foothold in Westchester County, picking up the house next door to their place in Chappaqua. The new "ranch style" house on Old House Lane was originally priced at $1.18 million, but was sold at a slightly reduced $1.16 million - or $319 per square foot - in August, the New York Post reported.