U.S. candidate Rubio: conditions not right for Israel-Palestinian two-state solution
(Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said on Friday that he doesn’t believe conditions currently exist for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
NY Assembly speaker drives home priorities ahead of budget release
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s top Democratic legislator drove home his budget priorities on Friday, touching on the minimum wage, paid family leave and education ahead of the release of the state Assembly’s spending plan scheduled for later that day….
Rubio campaign urges supporters in Ohio to back Kasich
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio’s campaign urged a tactical vote against party front-runner Donald Trump on Friday, saying Rubio supporters in Ohio should vote for the state’s governor, John Kasich, next week.
American fanfare for Canada’s PM raises eyebrows back home
TORONTO (Reuters) – The attention paid by Americans to the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Washington this week sparked cynicism and delight back home, as Canadians more accustomed to being ignored weren’t entirely sure what to make …
Exclusive: U.S. labor powerhouse to launch anti-Trump ad campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The AFL-CIO, the largest U.S. federation of labor unions, will launch digital attack ads targeting Republican front-runner Donald Trump next week as part of a multi-pronged effort to derail the New York billionaire’s bid for the White House and dampen union workers’ enthusiasm for him.
U.S. Navy may raise current 308-ship target for fleet
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy will likely increase its requirement for a 308-ship fleet given the rapidly changing world security situation, including the U.S. battle against Islamic State, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson said …
Some Hispanic Republicans fear for party’s future if Trump wins in Florida
HIALEAH, Florida (Reuters) – Conservative Hispanic activists fear a win by Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in Florida’s presidential nominating contest next week will deal a major setback to efforts to widen the party’s appeal beyond white voters, …
Trump’s Islam comments draw attacks as Republicans discover civility
MIAMI (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump came under fire from his rivals on Thursday for saying Muslims hate the United States at a debate where the gut-punching attacks of earlier forums gave way to a suddenly civil ton…
Ohio’s ‘dirty little secret’: blue-collar Democrats for Trump
CANTON, Ohio (Reuters) – If Donald Trump wins the Republican Party nomination, his path to the White House will run through this working-class city with a knack for picking presidents.
Obama, Trudeau mark better Canada ties with climate, trade accords
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and new Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday ended a frosty period in bilateral ties by agreeing to tackle climate change and strive to settle a long-lasting trade dispute over Canadian softwo…