North Carolina board ousts elections official over racial remarks
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Reuters) – North Carolina’s elections board voted on Thursday to remove a local elections chairman who was accused of making racially disparaging comments on social media, the first time the state board has booted an official over …
Presidential candidate Jindal raised less than $600,000 last quarter: filing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal raised $579,438 in the latest quarter and spent $832,214, according to a report his campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday.
Republican Christie raised $4.2 million in last three months: media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie raised $4.2 million in the latest quarter, according to media reports on Thursday, the deadline for filing campaign fundraising numbers with the Federal Election Commission.
White House says looking to resolve lack of Social Security increase
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is concerned about the “unintended” consequence of a Social Security formula that will keep nearly 65 million older Americans from getting an increase in their benefits next year, the White House said on Th…
Virginia governor tightens gun control rules, creates task force
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe ordered tighter gun control measures in Virginia on Thursday that included creation of a gun crimes task force.
Obama, South Korea’s Park, to discuss North Korea threat: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye will discuss the threat posed by North Korea during Park’s visit to Washington on Friday, the White House said.
U.S. announces new moves to limit super greenhouse gases
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New administrative measures and private sector pledges to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons, potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning, will reduce its consumption by the equivalent of 1 billion me…
Indonesian president to court tech giants on U.S. trip
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s president will court tech giants Apple and Google during his first trip to the United States this month, seeking investment for sustainable mining and greater internet access, a senior cabinet minister told Reuters.
Senator Boxer to Vice President Biden: stay out and endorse Clinton
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer is urging Vice President Joe Biden to stay out of the Democratic presidential race and instead support Hillary Clinton, Politico reported on Thursday.
U.S. will hit debt ceiling no later than Nov. 3: Treasury’s Lew
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government will hit a legal debt limit and be unable to borrow more money no later than Nov. 3, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Thursday.
