Clinton, Trump clash over who is best for U.S. minorities
RENO, Nev./MANCHESTER, N.H. (Reuters) – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump on Thursday of fuelling America’s “radical fringe” with racist rhetoric, even as her Republican rival sought to soften his image with an appeal…
Mylan offers discounts on EpiPen amid wave of criticism
(Reuters) – Mylan NV said on Thursday it would reduce the out-of-pocket costs of its emergency EpiPen allergy injection for some patients amid a wave of criticism from lawmakers and the public over the product’s rapidly escalating price.
White House meets with Clinton, Trump teams to discuss transition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top White House officials met on Thursday with Democratic and Republican presidential campaign representatives to discuss preparations for transferring power to whomever wins the Nov. 8 election, a White House spokeswoman said.
Obama’s TPP deal won’t get Senate vote this year: McConnell
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that the Senate will not vote on President Barack Obama’s signature Asian trade deal this year, punting it to the next president for changes and consideration.
Hispanic coalition asks Trump to stop ‘attacks’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda on Thursday asked Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to stop attacks on Hispanic communities, inviting him in a letter to meet with the group’s leadership.
Clinton ramps up Asian outreach in three closely fought states
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign is focusing an effort to win over Asian American voters on three states where it believes the small but rapidly growing group could make the difference in her race against Republican Donald Trump.
Obama administration expects to close Guantanamo prison: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is still committed to closing the U.S. prison for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and his administration expects to complete the task, White House said on Thursday.
Lawsuit opens new front in Obama immigration legal fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Immigration advocates on Thursday mounted a long-shot effort to revive part of U.S. President Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions of immigrants from deportation by filing a lawsuit challenging the national scope of a court ord…
Clinton to accuse Trump of embracing nativist political movement
PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton will accuse Donald Trump of embracing a brand of U.S. political conservatism associated with white nationalism and nativism when she makes a Nevada campaign stop on Thursday.
Democrat Clinton vows to support Colombia-FARC peace deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton praised the peace deal between Colombia and the rebel group FARC in a statement on Thursday.
