Trump says he’s the rare Republican who can woo black voters
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has been criticized by his rivals over his comments about minority groups, said on Wednesday he is the rare Republican who could win a sizable portion of the black v…
Trump says he’s the rare Republican who can woo black voters
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has been criticized by his rivals over his comments about minority groups, said on Wednesday he is the rare Republican who could win a sizable portion of the black v…
Obama, Mexico’s Pena Nieto discuss Pacific trade talks: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto discussed in a phone call on Wednesday the importance of swiftly concluding a Pacific trade deal, the White House said.
Clinton plan to cut health costs includes tax credits, more sick visits
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled a plan on Wednesday to lower out-of-pocket health costs, including expanded coverage of sick visits to the doctor and tax credits for those with substantial medical…
Trump slams Boeing over plans for new China facility
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump bashed Boeing Co. on Wednesday over its plans to open a new facility in China that the company’s largest union says could hurt American workers.
Republican freshmen urge House to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Eleven first-term Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday appealed to party colleagues to back away from a threatened government closure on Oct. 1, citing concerns about the political and economic costs of such a…
In heated U.S. debate, immigrants get boost of pope power
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In his first public words on his first trip to the United States, Pope Francis on Wednesday put himself in the shoes of millions of foreigners.
Republican lawmaker raises Iran nuclear deal tax question
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A powerful U.S. Republican lawmaker asked President Barack Obama to explain whether the Iran nuclear agreement would eliminate U.S. tax penalties on companies that do business with Iran.
White House says State Dept. still considering Keystone pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Following remarks by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton that she disapproves of the Keystone XL pipeline project, the White House said on Wednesday that the State Department continues to consider the project.
In Silicon Valley, some Indian Americans shun Clinton after election row
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton, who has long cultivated the Indian-American community for both funds and votes, is tapping into the excitement around the Silicon Valley visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend. Next Monday she is holding a presidential campaign fundraiser expected to attract many prominent Californians with ties to India.