Republican foreign policy veterans rebuke Trump world view
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than 70 Republican foreign policy veterans have pledged to oppose Donald Trump, saying his proposals would undermine U.S. security, in the latest sign of fissures between the Republican presidential front-runner and the part…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s ratings slide in state poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s approval ratings have fallen after the one-time presidential hopeful endorsed Republican front-runner Donald Trump, according to a statewide opinion poll.
U.S. top court denies bid to block mercury air pollution rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Obama administration on Thursday in rebuffing a bid by 20 states to halt an Environmental Protection Agency rule to curb emissions of mercury and other toxic pollutants from power plants.
Donald Trump Jr. appears with white supremacist on radio show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of Donald Trump’s sons appeared along with a white supremacist while giving an interview on a conservative radio show, adding to concerns that the front-runner in the battle to be the Republican candidate in November’s presidential election is willing to accept support from extremist supporters.
U.S. senator calls for GAO probe to protect babies born drug-dependent
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate subcommittee on children and families wants a congressional watchdog agency to investigate whether states are complying with a federal law meant to protect newborns in drug withdrawal and hel…
Trump makes overture to Ryan, while Republicans wrestle with party’s future
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump, leading the pack for the Republican presidential nomination, has reached out to House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, it was disclosed on Wednesday, even as some Republicans strategized over how to potentially…
Mexico says won’t pay for Trump’s ‘terrible’ border wall
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – There is no way Mexico would fund Donald Trump’s “terrible” plan to build a wall along its border with the United States if the Republican front-runner wins the U.S. presidential election, the Mexican finance minister said.
Immunity to State Dept staffer who set up Clinton email server: WashPost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department has given immunity from prosecution to a State Department employee who helped set up and manage the private email server Hillary Clinton used for her work as secretary of state, the Washington Post rep…
Republican Trump releases healthcare proposals
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential front-runner candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled proposals for reforming U.S. healthcare that included repealing Obamacare, allowing prescription drugs to be imported, and turning the Medicai…
Carson signals exit, U.S. Republicans grapple with Trump victories
(Reuters) – Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson signaled on Wednesday he was quitting the Republican presidential race, leaving three candidates facing Donald Trump as the party establishment struggled to find a way to halt the outspoken businessman.
