Pentagon sees risk in F-35 fighter’s complex logistics program
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Reuters) – Long delays in Lockheed Martin Corp’s development of a computer-based logistics system for the F-35 fighter jet pose the biggest threat to the U.S. Air Force’s plan to declare the aircraft ready for combat next summer, …
Bush seeks to shed ‘low-energy’ tag at Republican debate
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Reuters) – Jeb Bush, once a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination, will try to energize his presidential campaign on Wednesday when he goes into a prime-time debate where Donald Trump looms large.
Obama to take tough but tempered line with China’s Xi
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s economic powerhouse is slowing, destabilizing global markets. Beijing’s neighbors, unnerved over its pursuit of territorial claims, are increasingly cozying up to Washington. A threat of U.S. cyber sanctions looms over Chinese companies.
Missouri House fails to override veto of bill limiting union powers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Reuters) – A bid to make Missouri the 26th U.S. state with a law that stops workers from being required to join a union or pay dues failed on Wednesday when state representatives could not muster enough votes to override Governor Jay …
Key Democrats object to new Republican Iran measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Ben Cardin, senior Democrats who oppose the nuclear agreement with Iran, will vote against a Republican effort to require new conditions before President Barack Obama could lift any sanctions under…
Obama presses for funding bill amid Republican disarray
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama urged the U.S. Congress on Wednesday to avoid a government shutdown starting Oct. 1, as Republican leaders in the House of Representatives struggled to find a way to get enough votes to pass a funding bill….
Mulling U.S. presidential run, Biden travels to key states
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s journey to a decision on whether to run for president is taking him this week to California, Michigan, and Ohio — critical states for fundraising and electoral recognition if he decides to ju…
Senate’s McConnell supports lifting U.S. crude oil export ban
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he favors repealing the 40-year-old ban on U.S. crude oil exports and that Republican leadership would discuss the issue with the Obama administration.
Senate leader says federal government will not close
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said he would get legislation passed to fund the federal government in time to avoid any agency shutdowns on Oct. 1.
U.S. senators ask automakers for details on cyber security
BOSTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators have asked the world’s biggest automakers for information on steps they have taken to protect cars from being hacked, as attention on vehicle security has surged following the first car recall over a cyber bug.
