Kristie Kenney named State Department’s new counselor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kristie Kenney, a former U.S. ambassador to Thailand, the Philippines and Ecuador, was named on Friday as the State Department’s new counselor, succeeding Tom Shannon, who has been confirmed as under secretary of state for politi…
Congress passes tougher North Korea sanctions, sends bill to Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation on Friday broadening sanctions to punish North Korea for its nuclear program, human rights record and cyber crimes, and sent the measure to President Barack Obam…
Obama will not block North Korea sanctions bill: White House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The White House said on Friday it will not oppose legislation approved by Congress to expand sanctions against North Korea after it recently conducted a rocket launch and a nuclear test.
Michigan governor, EPA to testify at House panel on Flint
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will testify on the Flint drinking water crisis at a House of Representatives oversight panel next month, aides for the committee said on Friday.
Biden, Poroshenko discuss reforms needed in Ukraine: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko spoke by phone for the second consecutive day on Friday to discuss the need for Kiev to quickly pass reforms needed for a $17.5 billion International Monetary…
From a river town in Slovenia to Trump Tower, and the White House?
SEVNICA, Slovenia (Reuters) – If Melania Trump succeeds Michelle Obama as First Lady, she may trace her road to the White House back to 1987 and a chance encounter in the capital of her native Slovenia.
House seen passing North Korea sanctions bill Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Friday on legislation broadening sanctions against North Korea that is expected to pass with overwhelming support, sending the measure to the White House for President Barack Obama t…
Louisiana governor says state’s finances in dire situation
(Reuters) – Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards presented a dire picture of the state’s fiscal situation on Thursday, urging lawmakers to consider a set of budget cuts and revenue-raising measures, including tax increases.
House panel approves plan to privatize air traffic control
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives panel approved legislation to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system on Thursday as part of a six-year bill to authorize funding for the Federal Aviation Administration…
Obama to sign customs, trade enforcement bill into law: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will sign into law a bill that will strengthen trade enforcement rules and provide new tools to address currency manipulation, the White House said on Thursday.
