U.S. House to hold hearing on Puerto Rico next month: Pelosi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Democrats on Friday pressed for legislative action to address Puerto Rico’s ongoing debt woes as soon as Congress returns in January, adding that House lawmakers will hold a hearing next month on the island’s fiscal cr…
U.S. Congress nears passage of major fiscal measures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress neared completion of sweeping fiscal legislation on Friday that will avert a government shutdown, lock in billions of dollars of tax breaks for corporations and scrap a 40-year ban on the export of U.S. oil.
Republican donor Adelson says met ‘charming’ candidate Trump, discussed Israel
MACAU (Reuters) – U.S. billionaire and major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson said on Friday he met presidential candidate Donald Trump earlier this week, describing the front-runner in the race for the Republican nomination as “very charming”.
Obama to visit San Bernardino as shooting investigation continues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will reprise his role of “consoler-in-chief” on Friday evening when he is expected to meet with families of those murdered in the San Bernardino, California, shootings.
In homestretch of his presidency, Obama seeks to cement gains
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, fighting the “lame duck” label for presidents whose clout wanes in their final months of office, will spend the last year of his presidency working to preserve gains and make a last push on a few key issue…
Republican donor Adelson says has not decided who to back in U.S. election
MACAU (Reuters) – U.S. billionaire and major Republican Party donor Sheldon Adelson said on Friday he may wait until next February’s primaries to decide who to back in the 2016 presidential election, describing the field of candidates as “all very good…
White House calls for ‘common sense steps’ to help Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House called on Thursday for “common sense steps” to help Puerto Rico claw out of its fiscal crisis as it welcomed a commitment by the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives to consider legislation to help the debt…
Pentagon chief Carter calls use of personal email account ‘a mistake’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday his occasional use of a personal email account for work-related matters was “a mistake” that he stopped a few months ago when it became clear to him it was against policy.
Rubio probably cannot count on Senator Reid’s support
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, never one to mince words, on Thursday leveled harsh criticism at Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio, calling him one of the most “opportunistic” people he has ever dealt with.
Obama says no ‘credible’ info of pending attack on U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday U.S. intelligence professionals did not have any specific or credible information about a pending attack on the United States and Americans would prevail over the threat of terrorism.
