Hillary Clinton: Wall Street’s favorite enemy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton began her presidential campaign by promising to do what it takes to rein in Wall Street.
Senator Grassley asks Defense Department to explain EpiPen spending
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley asked the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday to explain spending trends for the EpiPen emergency allergy treatment.
Moody’s Analytics election model predicts Clinton win
(Reuters) – Low gas prices and President Barack Obama’s high approval ratings are key factors that favor Democrat Hillary Clinton winning the White House in next week’s election, according to a model from Moody’s Analytics that has accurately predicted…
Republicans look to seize on revived Clinton email issue in White House, Congress races
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans are seizing on the FBI’s revived scrutiny of Hillary Clinton’s handling of government emails, hoping it will hurt not just her presidential hopes but Democrats’ chances of regaining one or both chambers of Congress in…
Frustrated Europe hopes Clinton win can spur elusive Iran deals
BERLIN (Reuters) – After a year of disappointment, European businesses are hoping a victory for Hillary Clinton in the U.S. election next week may help break the logjam that has prevented large-scale Western investments in Iran since the opening of its…
U.S. issues travel advisory for India amid fears of Islamic State attacks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The U.S. embassy in New Delhi issued a security message to American citizens in India on Tuesday to be vigilant following reports that Islamic State may be planning to attack targets there.
In Ohio, a spelling error could cost you your vote
COLUMBUS, Ohio/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voting is no easy task for Roland Gilbert. The 86-year-old retired Ohio lawyer, who is legally blind, completes his absentee ballot with help from a machine that magnifies the print.
Exclusive: U.S. stopped Philippines rifle sale that senator opposed – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department halted the planned sale of some 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines’ national police after Senator Ben Cardin said he would oppose it, Senate aides told Reuters on Monday.
In rare move, China criticizes Trump plan to exit climate change pact
BEIJING (Reuters) – China on Tuesday rejected a plan by U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to back out of a global climate change pact, saying a wise political leader should make policy in line with global trends, a rare comment on a f…
Clinton holds five-point lead as FBI looks at more emails: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton held a five percentage point lead over Republican rival Donald Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Monday, down only slightly since the FBI said last week it was reviewing new email…