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…
Jeb Bush reverses on Iraq war, highlighting difference with brother
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush reversed position Thursday on whether the U.S. should have invaded Iraq, reflecting a struggle between being his own man in his expected run for the White House and remaining loyal to his brother who st…
Trade supporters breathe easier as U.S. trade bill clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A 12-nation Pacific trade agreement cleared a crucial test in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, giving a resounding thumbs-up to legislation that holds the key to President Barack Obama’s diplomatic pivot to Asia.
U.S. lawmakers seek answers soon on Gulf airline subsidy claims
(Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers have stepped up pressure on the Obama administration to take a stance on allegations that three Gulf airlines received market-distorting subsidies, asking it to answer several questions by May 20.
Florida governor signs bill that outlaws online ‘revenge porn’
TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) – Governor Rick Scott signed legislation Thursday making it illegal in Florida to post “revenge porn” on the Internet, joining more than a dozen other U.S. states.
Revised California budget spends more on education
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday called for increased funding for education and a tax credit for the working poor, but he stopped short of agreeing to fund social programs that were cut during the recession des…
Missouri Republican House speaker steps down over ‘sexting’ scandal
(Reuters) – The Republican speaker of the Missouri House said on Thursday he is resigning from office, the day after local media revealed he had exchanged sexually suggestive text messages with a college intern.
Loretta Sanchez of California running for U.S. Senate: Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez said on Thursday she would take on California Attorney General Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Wisconsin Democrat Feingold running for his old U.S. Senate seat
(Reuters) – Democrat Russ Feingold announced on Thursday he will run next year for the U.S. Senate seat from Wisconsin that he lost to Republican Ron Johnson in 2010.
U.S. Senate approves currency manipulation clamp-down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday backed a trade enforcement bill with tough rules against currency manipulation despite objections from the White House that the measure would breach international trade laws.
