U.S. senators seek to ensure Takata recall is completed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two influential U.S. senators, worried about Takata Corp’s ability to complete its recall of potentially deadly air bag inflators, sought regulatory guidance on how to hold the Japanese company accountable if its U.S. subsidiary …
New Jersey Governor Christie vetoes Atlantic City rescue package
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a legislative package aimed at rescuing Atlantic City, the state’s troubled gambling hub, just before a deadline to act on Monday.
Test for Jeb Bush at debate: Can he tone down his inner wonk?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Jeb Bush has staked out a claim as the most serious of the 15 Republican presidential candidates, with a deeply considered policy position on everything from healthcare to federal regulations to entitlement reform to Syria.
U.S.’s Kerry to travel to Vienna, Tunis, G20 from November 13-17
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Vienna, Tunis and Antalya, Turkey, during a four-day trip beginning Friday, the State Department said on Monday.
White House says two-state solution not likely under Obama
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that the goal of a two-state solution between Palestinians and Israelis is not likely to be reached during President Barack Obama’s final months in office.
White House says still doing ‘legwork’ on Guantanamo closure plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that the U.S. Defense Department is still doing “legwork” on developing a plan to close the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
White House says Obama will press ambitious climate targets in Paris
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Monday that President Barack Obama will press for an agreement at the Paris climate talks that reflects ambitious climate targets.
Presidential candidate Carson pushes 15 percent flat tax, end to all deductions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said on Monday he favored a flat 15 percent tax rate and an end to all tax deductions, among other steps, in an effort to boost the U.S. economy and balance the budget.
Carson endorses statehood for Puerto Rico at island rally
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson endorsed U.S. statehood for Puerto Rico on Sunday, citing its “very strategic” location for military defense.
Though well-known in Baltimore, Ben Carson kept his politics to himself
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – For many who knew Ben Carson in Baltimore, his U.S. presidential candidacy comes as a surprise.