Top U.S. spy says skeptical about U.S.-China cyber agreement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. intelligence official said he was skeptical that a new U.S.-China cyber agreement would slow a growing torrent of cyber attacks on U.S. computer networks, adding that his approach will be to “trust but verify.”
Across arc of conflict, ‘Obama Doctrine’ shows signs of failure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In Syria, U.S.-trained rebels surrender supplies and ammunition to al Qaeda-linked insurgents. In Iraq, the battle by American-backed government forces against Islamic State is at a stalemate. In Afghanistan, the Taliban seize a …
Congress unveils defense bill, but Democrats object
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After months of wrangling, U.S. lawmakers unveiled a compromise version of the annual $612 billion defense authorization bill on Tuesday, but the measure includes funding provisions that anger Democrats and could prompt a veto by…
Republicans, Planned Parenthood square off in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional Republicans on Tuesday challenged Planned Parenthood’s eligibility for federal funds, while the health organization’s president said defunding it would restrict women’s access to care and disproportionately hur…
Clinton calls for repeal of ‘Cadillac tax’ on healthcare plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on Tuesday for the repeal of the “Cadillac tax” on premium health insurance plans that was created under President Barack Obama’s sweeping healthcare law.
Congress unveils defense bill, but Democrats object
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After months of wrangling, U.S. lawmakers unveiled a compromise version of the annual $612 billion defense authorization bill on Tuesday, but the measure includes funding provisions that anger Democrats and could prompt a veto by…
Obama, Congress to kick off budget negotiations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republican leaders and the White House will launch negotiations soon on a two-year budget deal that would establish new limits for U.S. government spending in 2016 and 2017, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sa…
Top U.S. spy skeptical about U.S.-China cyber agreement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. intelligence official said he was skeptical that a new U.S.-China cyber agreement would slow a growing torrent of cyber attacks on U.S. computer networks, adding that his approach will be to “trust but verify.”
Connecticut mayor drops re-election bid in boost for ex-con rival
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Reuters) – The mayor of Bridgeport said on Tuesday he will not seek re-election in November after missing a key paperwork deadline, raising the chances that his ex-convict rival will take back the post in Connecticut’s largest city.
Republicans, Planned Parenthood square off in Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional Republicans on Tuesday challenged Planned Parenthood’s eligibility for federal funds, while the health organization’s president said defunding it would restrict women’s access to care and disproportionately hur…
