Texas defunds Planned Parenthood clinics, but Louisiana ordered to pay
DALLAS/NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Texas on Monday barred Planned Parenthood from receiving state Medicaid money, the latest setback for the women’s healthcare provider since it became embroiled in controversy over undercover videos about its handling of f…
Obama says Paris climate pledge good for U.S. business
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Monday argued that his push for an international climate deal next month in Paris was good for U.S. businesses, meeting with a group of chief executives to underscore his point.
Trump, Carson likely to get Secret Service protection: Fox News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Secret Service sent letters to congressional leaders on Monday seeking to activate 24-hour protection for Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson, Fox News reported on Monday.
U.S. probing reports CIA chief’s personal email hacked: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The FBI and the Secret Service are investigating reports that CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email had been hacked, although no classified information had been accessed, CNN said.
Congress’ Benghazi probe not aimed at Clinton, lawmaker says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican head of the congressional investigation into the Benghazi attack said on Sunday he is not targeting Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and such talk hurts the inquiry.
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Sanders to explain democratic socialism
IOWA CITY, Iowa (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he plans to give a major speech soon to explain his belief in democratic socialism, acknowledging the political label could be a stumbling block to winning over…
Congress’ Benghazi probe not aimed at Clinton, lawmaker says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican head of the congressional investigation into the Benghazi attack said on Sunday he is not targeting Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and such talk hurts the inquiry.
Republican candidates Bush and Trump clash over 9/11 remarks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush transitioned from defense to offense on Sunday after criticism from rival Donald Trump that his brother, former President George W. Bush, carried some blame for the Sept. 11, 2001, attac…
Kerry lobbies for U.S. to remain on UNESCO board despite funding arrears
PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday lobbied for the United States to be reelected to UNESCO’s board, promising to work with Congress to restore funding after Washington cut off its contributions in 2011 in protest over the Pa…
Obama’s foreign policy could burden Biden if he runs in 2016
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When President Barack Obama announced this week that the United States would leave more troops than planned in Afghanistan, his vice president, Joe Biden, stood right at his side.
