Senators, Trump open to ban on some gun sales after Orlando
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. senators signaled on Wednesday a new willingness to consider restrictions on the sale of guns after the Orlando nightclub massacre, with presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and others in his party ready …
New York State Senate confirms Vullo as top financial regulator
(Reuters) – The New York State on Wednesday confirmed Governor Andrew Cuomo’s pick to become the state’s top financial regulator.
Senator Feinstein doubts talks with Senator Cornyn to produce gun deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein said on Wednesday that she doubted talks with the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, John Cornyn, would succeed in a deal on legislation to ban gun sales to people on terror watchlists.
Rubio considers running for re-election to Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida said on Wednesday he is considering running for re-election and may decide to jump into the race as early as this weekend, a move that could help Republicans retain their majority in the U.S. …
Trump backs surveillance of mosques despite criticism of rhetoric
(Reuters) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday called for surveillance of mosques as part of U.S. law enforcement efforts to prevent terrorism, and stood by his remarks on banning Muslim immigrants, which others in hi…
Clinton would use executive action to end tax loophole: USA Today
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said, if elected, she would use executive action to end a tax loophole for wealthy Americans, according to an interview with USA Today on Wednesday.
Michelle Obama, daughters to visit Liberia, Morocco, Spain: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michelle Obama will travel to Liberia, Morocco and Spain with her teen daughters Malia and Sasha at the end of June to promote education for girls, one of her signature issues as the first lady of the United States, the White Hou…
U.S. signals accommodation of Israeli terms on defense aid
WASHINGTON/HERZLIYA, Israel (Reuters) – The Obama administration is prepared to incorporate missile defense funds in a new long-term agreement on military aid for Israel, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, accommodating in principle a key request by it…
Sanders not ending campaign in Thursday’s video speech: spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bernie Sanders does not plan to suspend his campaign and endorse presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a video speech to supporters on Thursday, focusing instead on ways to pursue his policy agenda and re…
Clinton wins D.C. primary, has ‘positive’ meeting with Sanders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton formally concluded the U.S. Democratic presidential race on Tuesday with a win in the District of Columbia primary, then turned her focus to uniting the party during a 90-minute private meeting with defeated rival…
