Protests planned for Trump speech at pro-Israel conference
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some rabbis and Jewish students are planning protests against Donald Trump’s speech on Monday at a conference of the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC over what they say are his belittling comments about Muslims and other groups.
Sarah Palin says husband still in intensive care after accident
(Reuters) – Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said on Thursday that her husband, who was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident, was still in a hospital intensive care unit after surgery.
Obama did not indicate preference for Democratic candidate: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama did not specify a candidate preference in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination at a Democratic National Committee fundraising event, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters on Thurs…
House Speaker Ryan says contested Republican convention more likely
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday it is increasingly likely that the Republican Party’s presidential nominating convention will be a contested one this summer.
Republican candidate Cruz wins support from ex-rival Graham
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Republican presidential candidate Senator Lindsey Graham threw his support behind Senator Ted Cruz in the race for his party’s presidential nomination on Thursday, saying he thought Cruz has the best chance of stopping fro…
Republican Marco Rubio not making a play for 2016 vice presidency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said on Thursday he would not be anybody’s running-mate in the Nov. 8 presidential election, slamming down rumors that he was seeking the vice presidential nod from former…
Embraer consultant says believes CEO knew of bribery: WSJ
(Reuters) – A sales consultant told Brazilian prosecutors he believes planemaker Embraer SA’s top officials, including Chief Executive Frederico Curado, knew of illicit payments related to the sale of military aircraft to the Dominican Republic, the Wa…
Top U.S. general, without citing Trump, warns on troops’ morale
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. military officer told the Senate on Thursday that it would harm the morale of U.S. forces to order them to carry out activities such as waterboarding or targeting civilians, options previously cited by leading Republ…
Kremlin says Donald Trump pre-election clip demonizes Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin on Thursday condemned a pre-election video in the United States promoting Republican front-runner Donald Trump at Hillary Clinton’s expense, complaining that it unfairly “demonized” Russia.
Republican Ryan rejects Trump warning of riots in presidential race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday rejected a warning by Donald Trump of riots if the businessman does not win the Republican presidential nomination for the Nov. 8 election.
