U.S. military aid for Egypt seen continuing despite rights concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress looks set to approve another $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt despite concerns expressed by some lawmakers over its crackdown on dissent while fighting religious militants.
Trump vs Carson takes center stage at Orlando Republican summit
ORLANDO (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson shrugged off an angry rant from rival Donald Trump on Friday after the bombastic billionaire tested the patience of the party’s base by saying Carson had pathological tendencies similar t…
Veteran Texas Democrat Hinojosa to retire from U.S. House
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Ruben Hinojosa, a 10-term Texas Democrat serving a sprawling district that stretches from outside San Antonio to the Mexican border, announced his retirement from the U.S. Congress on Friday.
Carson defends China-Syria comments as White House rejects claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Friday stood by his contention that China is involved in the Syrian conflict, vowing to release evidence soon even as the White House dismissed his claims.
Carson’s comeback to Trump’s insults: ‘Pray for him’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Ben Carson recommended praying for rival Donald Trump after the real-estate mogul and television personality, in a 95-minute rant in Iowa, likened him to a child molester, Carson’s business manager sai…
Obama to meet with experts on Pacific trade deal: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will hold a meeting at the White House on Friday with experts from both political parties to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday.
Alabama to change voter registration system after U.S. probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alabama has agreed to change its voter registration system after a federal investigation found it failed to comply with U.S. laws requiring state motor vehicle agencies to register eligible voters, the U.S. Justice Department sai…
Trump’s rant against Carson goes viral on social media
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rant against fellow contender Ben Carson on Thursday, in which he said Carson had a “pathological” temper as a young man, quickly became a lively topic on social media on Friday.
Ben Carson West Point controversy divides Republicans: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson was viewed less favorably by a significant portion of Republicans after his claim to have been offered a scholarship to West Point was disputed, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Pentagon chief fires military assistant, cites misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter removed his senior military assistant, Lieutenant General Ron Lewis, from his position on Thursday over allegations of misconduct that Carter learned of this week.
