Democratic Senator Merkley airs support for Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, said on Sunday that he will support the nuclear deal with Iran.
Republican Christie proposes tracking immigrants like FedEx packages
(Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said on Saturday if he were elected president he would combat illegal immigration by creating a system to track foreign visitors the way FedEx tracks packages.
Planned Parenthood goes to court to fight funding cuts in Alabama
Planned Parenthood filed a complaint in Alabama federal court on Friday seeking to stop the state from defunding its health clinics after the release of covertly recorded videos attacking the organization’s handling of aborted fetal tissue.
Obama heads north to Alaska, where drilling decision looms large
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday defended his decision to allow Royal Dutch Shell to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean under what he said were rigorous standards, fending off criticism by environmental groups.
Biden beloved by top Democrats; his candidacy, not so much
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – Joe Biden got plenty of love from top Democrats on Friday, but their views about a possible White House run by the vice president were decidedly more mixed.
Obama to name James O’Brien hostage affairs envoy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will name James O’Brien special presidential envoy for hostage affairs as part of a response to complaints about the government’s handling of hostage situations.
Planned Parenthood goes to court to fight funding cuts in Alabama
(Reuters) – Planned Parenthood filed a complaint in Alabama federal on Friday seeking to stop the state from defunding its health clinics after the release of covertly recorded videos attacking the organization’s handling of aborted fetal tissue.
Obama reassures Jewish groups on U.S.-Israel relationship
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama reassured U.S. Jewish groups on Friday that the U.S.-Israel relationship is strong, despite differences over the nuclear deal with Iran, and called for more talks between the two governments on security coo…
Judge orders former Ohio deputy treasurer to prison
(Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday ordered a former Ohio deputy treasurer who fled to Pakistan after pleading guilty to corruption charges to begin serving a 15-year sentence in a U.S. prison, prosecutors said.
Democratic support for Clinton at lowest since 2012: Reuters poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s support among Democrats has dropped to its lowest point since Reuters/Ipsos began polling on her chances of winning the party’s nomination for the 2016 election almost three years ago.
