Trump supporters stand by their man in 2016 presidential race
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the five weeks since Donald Trump became a Republican presidential candidate, he has insulted Mexican immigrants, rival White House contenders and Arizona Senator John McCain, his party’s 2008 presidential nominee.
Latecomer Kasich touts experience as he joins Republican field
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) – Republican John Kasich promised to use his decades of political experience in Washington and the U.S. heartland to create jobs and tighten government spending as he made a relatively late entry to the 2016 race for the White …
U.S. general touts putting air controllers with Iraqi troops
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Putting U.S. air controllers with Iraqi forces closer to combat areas so they can identify and direct bombing would improve air strikes on Islamic State rebel targets and should be “seriously considered,” a top U.S. general told …
Senate struggles over long-term transportation funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious bipartisan Senate bill containing three years of funding for America’s highways, bridges and rail systems but quickly ran into a roadblock that could force Congress to settle for sh…
After Israel talks, Pentagon chief says: ‘Friends can disagree’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter never expected to win over Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the merits of the nuclear agreement with Iran but tried to put a brave face on their sometimes blunt, closed-door exchan…
Trump bashes rival Graham, gives out fellow Republican’s phone number
(Reuters) – Presidential hopeful Donald Trump persisted in his attacks on fellow Republicans on Tuesday, calling U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham an “idiot” and giving out the South Carolina lawmaker’s cell phone number during a campaign rally.
Obama says Veterans Affairs agency still needs improving
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – A little more than a year after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ secretary stepped down over reports the agency was offering inadequate health care, President Barack Obama told veterans on Tuesday his administration had m…
Two more Democratic senators join Puerto Rico bankruptcy push
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Another two Democratic senators have agreed to co-sponsor a bill that would allow Puerto Rico’s municipalities to use Federal bankruptcy laws, the U.S. territory’s representative in Congress Pedro Pierluisi said in a statement on T…
U.S. ‘disturbed’ by Iranian leader’s criticism after deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday it was disturbed by anti-U.S. hostility voiced by Iran’s top leader after a nuclear deal, as both countries’ top diplomats sought to calm opposition to the accord from hardliners at home.
U.S. ‘disturbed’ by Iranian leader’s criticism after deal
DUBAI, (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday it was very disturbed by anti-U.S. hostility voiced by Iran’s top leader after a nuclear deal, as both countries’ top diplomats sought to calm opposition to the accord from political hardliners at ho…
