U.S. delays Obama’s immigration steps after judge’s rebuke
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration on Tuesday delayed implementing his unilateral steps to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation after a judge blocked the actions at the urging of 26 states accusing Obama of…
U.S., Turkey soon to sign Syrian opposition train-and-equip deal
ANKARA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Turkey have reached a tentative agreement to train and equip moderate Syrian opposition fighters and expect to sign the pact soon, U.S. and Turkish officials said on Tuesday with Ankara predicting a s…
Some 11.4 million Americans are enrolled in Obamacare: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Some 11.4 million Americans enrolled in private health insurance through Obamacare during the open enrolment period, the White House said in a tweet on Tuesday.
Biden kicks off White House summit on countering violent extremism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden kicked off a three-day White House summit on countering violent extremism by lauding the U.S. “melting pot” of assimilating immigrants, a model the administration believes Europe needs to emulate more.
U.S. delays Obama’s immigration steps after judge’s rebuke
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s administration on Tuesday delayed implementing his unilateral steps to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation after a judge blocked the actions at the urging of 26 states accusing Obama of…
U.S. establishes policy for exports of armed drones
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday established a policy for exports of military and commercial drones, including armed ones, and plans to work with other countries to shape global standards for the use of the controversial weapons sy…
Obama says disagrees with Texas judge’s immigration ruling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he disagreed with a Texas judge’s ruling to block executive actions that shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation and said he believed the issue would be resolved in the White …
U.S., Turkey soon to sign Syrian opposition train-and-equip deal
ANKARA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Turkey have reached a tentative agreement to train and equip moderate Syrian opposition fighters and expect to sign the pact soon, U.S. and Turkish officials said on Tuesday with Ankara predicting a s…
U.S., Cuba to meet February 27; senators see path for end to embargo
HAVANA (Reuters) – The United States and Cuba will hold a second round of talks in Washington nest week aimed at restoring diplomatic relations, the State Department said on Tuesday, as U.S. Democratic senators visiting Havana said there may be enough …
Texas governor plans to double state’s spending on border security
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to double the state’s spending on securing the border with Mexico, saying on Tuesday the federal government has not done enough to halt illegal immigration.
