At Christian University, Jeb Bush seeks support from evangelicals
LYNCHBURG, Va. (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush sought to bolster his support among evangelical Christians on Saturday in remarks at a Christian university, accusing liberals of trying to undermine religious freedom.
U.S. Congressman says engagement with China has diminished under Xi
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A United States Congressman told reporters that China’s engagement with U.S. lawmakers has diminished under President Xi Jinping in a marked change from the policy of his predecessors.
At Christian University, Jeb Bush will seek support from evangelicals
LEXINGTON, Va. (Reuters) – Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush will seek on Saturday to increase his appeal among evangelical Christians, a significant voting bloc, in an appearance at a Christian university.
U.S., Gulf allies seek agreement on new security measures: Kerry
PARIS (Reuters) – The United States and its Gulf allies will try to agree on new security measures at a summit in Washington next week to guard against destabilizing actions by Iran in the region, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.
‘Best for last’: Obama visits South Dakota, his 50th U.S. state
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama crossed the last state off his presidential bucket list on Friday with a stop in South Dakota, the final of the 50 U.S. states he has visited since taking office in 2009.
‘Best for last’: Obama visits South Dakota, his 50th U.S. state
WATERTOWN, S.D. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama crossed the last state off his presidential bucket list on Friday with a stop in South Dakota, the final of the 50 U.S. states he has visited since taking office in 2009.
U.S. Senate Banking committee delays financial relief bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Friday delayed a vote on a regulation relief bill, as Democrats showed frustration with what they said is a lack of information coming their way.
Democrats suspect Benghazi panel delaying Clinton appearance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats complained on Friday that a congressional panel probing the 2012 attack on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya, appeared to be putting off calling Hillary Clinton to testify, prolonging a partisan attack on he…
Obama to Democrats on Asia trade pact: like Nike, ‘just do it’
BEAVERTON, Oregon (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, co-opting Nike Inc’s famous slogan, told Democrats on Friday to “just do it” and support a trade deal with Asian countries that the shoe company said would help it create up to 10,000 U.S. jobs over…
Deadline may force compromise on U.S. surveillance law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican leaders insist that spy agencies continue to have access to data on Americans’ telephone calls despite a court ruling that the practice is illegal, but aides said on Friday they may have to compromise on pr…