Fictional TV presidents more popular than Obama: Reuters-Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Whether it’s the earnest Josiah Bartlet from “The West Wing” or the manipulative Frank Underwood in “House of Cards,” Americans prefer television presidents to their real-life POTUS, President Barack “No Drama” Obama.
Florida Rep. Patrick Murphy announces bid for U.S. Senate seat in 2016
(Reuters) – Democratic Florida congressman Patrick Murphy said on Monday he would run in 2016 for the U.S. Senate seat held by Marco Rubio, a high-profile Republican who is considering a presidential bid.
Britain tells United States: We’ll always fight by your side
LONDON (Reuters) – British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon told the United States on Monday his country would always be at Washington’s side on the battlefield “when the chips are down”, part of a concerted campaign to assuage U.S. fears over British …
How Obama outmaneuvered hardliners and cut a Cuba deal
WASHINGTON/MIAMI (Reuters) – The December breakthrough that upended a half-century of U.S.-Cuba enmity has been portrayed as the fruit of 18 months of secret diplomacy.
McCain to Obama: get over your temper tantrum
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain accused President Barack Obama of throwing a “temper tantrum” over comments by Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu, adding to the conflict between the White House and the Republican-dominated Congress over Israel….
Senator Warren questions SEC chair on broker reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Elizabeth Warren said Friday that the Labor Department should press ahead with brokerage industry reforms, and not be deterred by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s plans to adopt its own separate rules. 
U.S. lawmaker to kick off Pentagon acquisition reform bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee plans to introduce legislation on Wednesday as part of a six-year drive aimed at speeding up and improving the way the Pentagon buys arms at a time of rapid gains in technology …
Charges against U.S. Senator Menendez possible this week: WSJ
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal investigators could file criminal corruption charges as early as this week against U.S. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
And they’re off: Ted Cruz to be first to announce 2016 bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a conservative firebrand who frequently clashes with leaders of his Republican Party, will become the first major figure from either party to jump into the 2016 U.S. presidential election race on Monday.
McCain to Obama: get over your temper tantrum
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain accused President Barack Obama of throwing a “temper tantrum” over comments by Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu, adding to the conflict between the White House and the Republican-dominated Congress over Israel….
