New Jersey governor’s race opens as Christie’s approval slumps
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The race to succeed Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie got under way this week when a former Goldman Sachs executive entered the ring as the first Democratic contender to succeed Christie, whose popularity has slumped.
White House opposes House Zika bill, calls funding inadequate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday said it strongly opposes a House bill to fight the Zika virus, saying its funding is “woefully inadequate” to support the public health response that is needed.
Australian opposition leader backs Clinton, slams Trump
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s center-left opposition Labor Party leader Bill Shorten on Tuesday endorsed U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton over her chief Republican rival, Donald Trump, who he said would be “very difficult” to …
California Democrats dueling over gun control plans
SACRAMENTO (Reuters) – Two of the most powerful politicians in California are advancing the same basic gun control agenda – yet they are at loggerheads in a political duel that could preview an ugly race to replace the state’s popular Democratic governor, Jerry Brown.
Donald Trump to meet with Henry Kissinger: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to meet on Wednesday with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing three people close to Trump.
Former Trump girlfriend rebuts NY Times story on history with women
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A woman at the center of a New York Times piece detailing Republican Donald Trump’s history with women took issue with the story on Monday, saying she never had a negative experience with the billionaire and does not believe he e…
House 2017 defense bill would face Obama veto: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s White House set up one last fight with the Republican-controlled Congress over defense spending on Monday, threatening to veto a 2017 defense authorization bill over its use of special war funds for day-t…
Cuba and United States draw up roadmap for talks to deepen detente
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba and the United States aim to reach new agreements on cooperation in law enforcement, health and agriculture over the coming months, a senior Cuban official said on Monday, as part of the former Cold War foes’ drive to normalize …
Divided lawmakers battle over Puerto Rico debt bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A congressional committee on Monday put off plans to debate legislation on how to address Puerto Rico’s economic crisis, the latest sign of ongoing struggle by lawmakers to find a solution for the American territory’s crippling $70 billion debt.
U.S. House to weigh $622.1 million in new Zika funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will try to pass legislation this week providing $622.1 million in funds to fight the spreading Zika virus, far less than the Obama administration has been seeking.
