Trump praises Sanders but may struggle to win over his voters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Donald Trump moves closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination, he has offered lavish praise for Bernie Sanders, who faces increasingly slim chances in his battle with Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race.
From bikers to truckers, pro-Trump groups plan forceful presence in Cleveland
(Reuters) – When Chris Cox rolls into Cleveland in mid-July with other motorcycle-riding supporters of Donald Trump, he plans to celebrate the billionaire’s coronation as the Republican presidential nominee. He also counts on joining protests if a batt…
Brady Campaign’s ad draws ire of U.S. anti-gun violence activists
BOSTON (Reuters) – The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence said on Friday it has sharply cut back an online ad that had used the names and faces of mass shooters and urged the news media not to identify them after the group drew criticism from other…
Oklahoma legislation aims to ensure punishment for sex crimes
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – Oklahoma lawmakers will take up legislation next week aimed at ensuring sex crimes do not go unpunished in the state because the victims were unconscious or intoxicated when they occurred.
About 20 demonstrators arrested outside of Trump rally in California
(Reuters) – Some 20 demonstrators were arrested on Thursday outside a Donald Trump campaign rally in southern California, where the Republican presidential front-runner vowed to his supporters to get tough on illegal immigration if elected.
Brexit vote not affecting U.S.-Europe trade talks: negotiators
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. and European trade negotiators said on Friday that the looming referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union was not affecting their talks toward reaching a sweeping trans-Atlantic free trade deal.
Trump’s ‘America first’ speech alarms U.S. allies
LONDON (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s first major foreign policy address alarmed American allies, who view the Republican front runner’s repeated invocation of an “America first” agenda as a threat to retreat from the world.
Biden visits Iraq in show of support amid multiple crises
ERBIL, Iraq/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other top officials in unannounced visits to Baghdad and Erbil on Thursday to show support for a government battling Islamic State amid political…
After long delay, U.S. Senate approves envoy to Mexico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Barack Obama’s nominee for ambassador to Mexico after a long delay and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that included renewing sanctions imposed on Venezuelans and a State Department a…
Trump attacks Clinton on gender, risking backlash from women
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump waded into politically risky territory this week when he accused Democrat Hillary Clinton of exploiting her gender to win votes and said she would have little support if she were …
