Obama calls for a halt to ‘vicious’ tone and violence on campaign trail
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he was dismayed about violence and divisiveness on the U.S. presidential campaign trail and, in a reference to Republican front-runner Donald Trump, called on leaders to clean up the tone of…
House Speaker Ryan calls for less violence on presidential campaign trail
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday condemned efforts to disrupt political rallies, but said all presidential candidates must bear responsibility to help curb violence at campaign events and create a less hostile atmosphere.
Obama administration reverses course on Atlantic oil drilling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration reversed course on Tuesday on a proposal to open the southeastern Atlantic coast to drilling as an oil price slump and strong opposition in coastal communities raised doubts about the plan.
No word Tuesday on Supreme Court nomination: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration does not plan any announcement on Tuesday on a nominee for the Supreme Court, the White House said.
Liberal groups urge non-violent movement to stop Trump
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. liberal groups, divided in their support of Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, have urged a united, active opposition to Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner.
House Republicans float controversial budget plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Republicans on Tuesday insisted they will proceed with a fiscal 2017 budget plan despite a flat-out rejection from their party’s fiscal hawks that poses an important test of Speaker Paul Ryan’s leadership.
Palin curtails Florida appearances for Trump rally after husband’s accident
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A serious snowmobile accident involving Sarah Palin’s husband forced the former vice presidential nominee to curtail a Florida campaign trip on Monday for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
Trump’s appeal divides Tea Party loyalties in crucial states
(Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has effectively split the conservative Tea Party movement, as his fiery campaign draws in followers of the group who had been expected to line up behind Ted Cruz, a more consistent champion …
U.S. eases Cuba trade and travel rules ahead of Obama visit
WASHINGTON/HAVANA (Reuters) – The United States unveiled new measures on Tuesday to make it far easier for Americans to visit Cuba and eased limits on the use of U.S dollars in trade there as President Barack Obama prepared to make a historic trip to H…
Todd Palin in intensive care after snowmobile accident, wife says
(Reuters) – Former U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin on Tuesday said her husband is still in the intensive care unit of an Alaska hospital with multiple injuries, including broken bones and a collapsed lung, two days after a serious snowmobile…
