Walker exit from 2016 presidential race scatters his supporters
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – When Republican Scott Walker suddenly quit the 2016 presidential race he called on the party to rally around a strong conservative candidate who could win the election.
U.S. envoy for anti-Islamic State coalition Allen to step down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. special envoy for countering the Islamic State militant group, retired General John Allen, plans to step down for personal reasons, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Clinton proposes $250 monthly cap on prescription drug costs
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed on Tuesday a $250 monthly cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and other measures to stop what she called “price gouging” by pharmaceutical companies.
Republican Cruz keeps pressure on Iran deal in budget debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said on Tuesday Congress should use the threat of a government shutdown to force President Barack Obama’s administration to hand over more information about the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Senate Democrats unveil climate-focused energy bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday unveiled energy legislation designed to hasten America’s adoption of cleaner energy, slash greenhouse gas emissions below the Obama administration’s goal, and help their party attract young voters…
Rival’s error boosts chances for Connecticut ex-con mayoral hopeful
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Reuters) – A former mayor of Connecticut’s largest city who spent seven years in prison on a corruption conviction received a boost in his quest to win back the office when his chief rival missed a key paperwork deadline.
Pentagon, Lockheed eye agreement on next F-35 contracts this fall
FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday said it hopes to reach agreement this fall with Lockheed Martin Corp on contracts for the next two batches of F-35 fighter jets in a deal that could be worth $15 billion.
Antitrust lawmakers express concern about insurance mergers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican and Democratic lawmakers expressed concern about two multi-billion dollar insurance mergers on Tuesday, using a Senate hearing to take issue with the companies’ arguments that they face expanding competition from new r…
Senate bill would keep federal agencies open into December: McConnell
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate would vote on a stop-gap government funding bill this week that aimed at averting a shutdown of federal agencies at the Oct. 1 start of the new fiscal year.
Democrats block defense spending bill in Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats blocked the fiscal 2016 defense spending bill in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, amid a fierce fight with Republicans over tax and spending policy days before a potential Oct. 1 government shutdown.
