Obama visits a mosque to send pointed message to non-Muslims
CATONSVILLE, Md. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama made his first visit to a U.S. mosque on Wednesday, in an effort to allay the fears of Americans accustomed to pop-culture portrayals of Muslims as terrorists, and to reassure Muslim American youth ab…
U.S. senator introduces bill to speed electronic warfare weapons
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk on Wednesday introduced legislation that would give the Pentagon more flexibility in funding electronic warfare programs and speed often sluggish acquisition times.
Obama to seek 1.6 percent pay raise for federal government workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration next week will propose a 1.6 percent pay increase for federal employees, an administration official said on Wednesday.
U.S. Republican questions timing of $1.7 billion Iran payment, hostage release
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A powerful U.S. lawmaker on Wednesday demanded Secretary of State John Kerry provide an explanation of a $1.7 billion claim settlement paid to Iran just as Tehran released American prisoners last month.
Obama budget to adjust health insurance ‘Cadillac tax’: adviser
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will propose tailoring the controversial “Cadillac tax” on expensive private health insurance plans to reflect regional differences when he releases his 2017 budget plan next week, a senior White House advi…
Republican campaign for White House turns nastier as field narrows
HENNIKER, N.H. (Reuters) – Campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination took a nasty turn on Wednesday with billionaire businessman Donald Trump accusing rival Ted Cruz of fraud as the field of candidates narrowed ahead of next week’s New Ham…
Republican Santorum drops out of White House race, endorses Rubio
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Rick Santorum withdrew from the race for the U.S. Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday and said he would endorse Senator Marco Rubio in the race for the White House.
Trump accuses Cruz of stealing Iowa caucuses through ‘fraud’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday accused rival Ted Cruz of stealing a victory in the Iowa caucuses and called for another vote or nullification of Cruz’s win.
U.S. House panel offers alternative to retirement adviser rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Legislation to bypass the U.S. Labor Department and have Congress set standards for brokers who give retirement advice passed a major committee on Wednesday and is now headed to the full House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania Senator Toomey endorses Marco Rubio for president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania on Wednesday endorsed Florida Senator Marco Rubio for the party’s nominee in the November U.S. presidential election.
