Obama, wiping tears, makes new push to tighten gun rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wiping back tears as he remembered children killed in a mass shooting, President Barack Obama on Tuesday ordered stricter gun rules that he can impose without Congress and urged American voters to reject pro-gun candidates.
Clinton pushes broader health coverage for autism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday outlined her plan for dealing with autism, which affects millions of Americans and their families, calling for nationwide screening and a ban on the use of physica…
Puerto Rico shows more evidence of January 1 default with PRIFA bonds shortfall
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Puerto Rico’s PRIFA infrastructure authority did not transfer funds to its bond trustee to pay debt due Jan. 1 on certain bonds, according to regulatory filings on Tuesday, further confirmation of a default by the U.S. territory.
Presidential candidate Sanders takes aim at Wall Street, Clinton in speech
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders warned on Tuesday that financial-sector greed was “destroying the fabric of our nation” and said the starting point of any Wall Street reform effort is breaking up “too big to…
Alaska governor pushes back against S&P ratings downgrades
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Alaska Governor Bill Walker said on Tuesday the lowering of the state’s credit ratings by Standard and Poor’s was “premature” since the legislature has not yet had time to act on his ambitious plan to address the state’s large…
South Carolina Governor Haley to give Republican response to Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has been tapped to deliver the Republican Party’s response to President Barack Obama’s Jan. 12 State of the Union address to Congress, congressional leaders announced on Tuesday.
UK lawmakers to debate petition seeking ban on Trump, no vote planned
LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmakers are to hold a debate on a petition signed by more than half a million people calling for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to be barred from Britain after his proposal to stop Muslims entering the …
On the campaign trail with Bill, it’s all about Hillary
EXETER, New Hampshire (Reuters) – Former U. S. President Bill Clinton hit the campaign trail on Monday in support of his wife, Hillary Clinton, who seeks the nomination in the Democratic contest, touting her record in public office and dodging discussi…
Trump releases first TV ad in 2016 Republican presidential race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday released his first television commercial in the 2016 race for the White House with a 30-second spot highlighting his stance on Muslims, immigration and terrorism.
Obama administration asks top court to reject Texas abortion law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Monday urged the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a Texas abortion law that has shuttered nearly half the clinics in the state, saying the Republican-backed regulations would harm rather than protect …
