Prospects dim for 2016 Pacific Rim trade vote in U.S. Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A 12-nation Pacific Rim free-trade deal, facing stiff opposition from many Democrats and unexpected resistance from Republicans, is unlikely to be voted on by the U.S. Congress before President Barack Obama leaves office, accordi…
White House issues veto threat for second Senate challenge to climate rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday issued a veto threat for a second resolution from the Republican-led U.S. Senate that it said would nullify Environmental Protection Agency standards for new and modified power plants.
U.S. presidential candidates debate whether to accept Syrian refugees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush broke with rivals on Tuesday by saying he would support some Syrian refugees coming into the United States but stressed the screening must be tough to ensure no Islamic State militants e…
White house says examining options to enhance screening for Syrian refugees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said in a blog post on Tuesday that it was continuing to look for ways to enhance screening for Syrian refugees, noting that refugees from the war-torn nation already go through rigorous screening.
Rwandan Senate votes to allow President Kagame more time in office
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwanda’s Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a draft constitution to allow President Paul Kagame to seek a third term in office, the head of the Senate said, clearing the path for a referendum that is not expected to face much opp…
U.S. service employees union, with 2 million members, endorses Clinton
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton on Tuesday won the endorsement of the two-million-member SEIU labor union as she seeks her party’s nomination for the November 2016 election.
U.S. Senate’s Reid says does not think Syrian refugee program should be paused
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The process for vetting refugees needs to be as strong as possible, U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday, but he did not think the program for admitting Syrian refugees should be paused at this stage.
McConnell says discussing Syrian refugee legislation with White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday a pause or moratorium was needed in President Barack Obama’s plan to admit refugees from Syria and Iraq and he was discussing legislation about the refugees with the W…
Exclusive: After Paris, Americans see Trump, Clinton as most able to address terrorism – poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – American voters are evenly split between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as their top choice to address the issue of terrorism following the Paris attacks, a Reuters/Ipsos poll …
White House, U.S. governors to discuss Syrian refugees: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House plans to hold a conference call with U.S. governors on Tuesday to discuss the Syrian refugee situation, CNN and NBC News reported.
