Ben Carson’s West Point, youth recollections come under question
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson’s recollection of being offered a scholarship to the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point was questioned on Friday, potentially damaging the credibility of the 64-year-old r…
Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline in win for greens
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday rejected the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada in a victory for environmentalists who campaigned against the project for more than seven years.
Obama rejects Keystone XL pipeline in win for greens
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday rejected the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada in a victory for environmentalists who campaigned against the project for more than seven years.
Fox Business plan for U.S. Republican debate: stick to money issues
(Reuters) – During the next U.S. Republican presidential debate on Tuesday, Fox Business Network aims to keep the candidates talking about economic issues and avoid the criticism leveled at rival CNBC that it failed to keep the focus on substance.
Ben Carson’s West Point, youth recollections come under question
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson’s recollection of being offered a scholarship to the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point was questioned on Friday, potentially damaging the credibility of the 64-year-old r…
White House may have to renegotiate Pacific trade pact-senator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A key U.S. senator said on Friday the Obama administration may have to renegotiate parts of a Pacific trade pact, heralding a tough battle to win support in Congress.
U.S. House approves transportation bill with trade bank renewal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to pass a multi-year transportation funding bill that also would revive the idled Export-Import Bank, but final provisions are subject to negotiations with the Senate.
U.S. presidential hopeful Clinton to seek criminal justice reforms
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Friday will call for a slate of criminal justice reforms, including reforming mandatory minimum sentences and how they are applied.
Christie, Huckabee fail to qualify for next week’s Republican debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee failed to qualify for next Tuesday’s prime-time Republican presidential debate, which will feature a smaller field of eight candidates, Fox Business sa…
Republican U.S. presidential hopefuls bash Keystone rejection
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican White House hopefuls on Friday slammed the Obama administration’s rejection of the Keystone XL oil pipeline project, saying the decision would hurt the U.S. economy.