Lawmakers praise Islamic State raid, seek long-term strategy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – American lawmakers praised a U.S. raid that killed an Islamic State leader in Syria, but it was not clear whether such risky special operations represented a new approach in the fight against the militant group.
Republicans claim enough votes to pass fast-track trade bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top Republicans predicted on Sunday that both chambers of Congress would muster the votes to pass the “fast-track” authority sought by President Barack Obama to negotiate major trade deals, despite opposition from Obama’s fellow …
Rubio says ‘we don’t have the votes’ for broad immigration bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential contender Marco Rubio said on Sunday he still favors immigration reform, but he has accepted the need for a piece-by-piece legislative approach because “we don’t have the votes to pass” a comprehensive mea…
McConnell says Senate to pass fast-track authority on trade deals this week: ABC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Sunday the Senate will pass “fast-track” authority to negotiate major trade deals within days.
Republicans debate Iraq war at major Iowa gathering for 2016
DES MOINES (Reuters) – A debate over the Iraq war triggered by Jeb Bush’s wobbly response to questions about it spilled into a major gathering of Republican 2016 U.S. presidential hopefuls on Saturday, reflecting divisions about whether the conflict wa…
Clintons earned at least $30 million since beginning of 2014
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary and Bill Clinton have earned at least $30 million since January 2014, including more than $25 million for delivering about 100 speeches, according to a government filing.
Obama vows to ‘stand by’ Gulf allies amid concern over Iran threat
CAMP DAVID, Md. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday to back Gulf allies against any “external attack,” seeking to reassure them of Washington’s iron-clad commitment to their security amid Arab anxiety over U.S.-led efforts to reach a n…
Hillary and Bill Clinton earned more than $25 million for speeches since 2014: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hillary and Bill Clinton earned more than $25 million for delivering more than 100 speeches since 2014, The Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing financial disclosure forms.
U.S. House Republicans push two-month extension for transport projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Congress, unable to reach agreement on a long-term transportation funding bill in time for a May 31 deadline, on Friday introduced legislation for a two-month extension to buy more negotiating time.
Former Texas Gov. Perry to announce presidential aims on June 4
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will announce whether he will mount a second bid for president in the November 2016 election at a Dallas event on June 4, an aide said on Friday.
