Potential Republican presidential candidates compete for support in Iowa
DES MOINES (Reuters) – For Republicans, the long road to the 2016 presidential election began in earnest on Saturday in Iowa when a group of potential candidates jockeyed for support among conservatives in the state that will hold the country’s first n…
Obama to go to Riyadh on Tuesday to meet new Saudi king: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to meet with new King Salman to pay respects after the death of King Abdullah, the White House said on Saturday.
Invitation to Netanyahu to address U.S. Congress: When bipartisan means partisan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, a Republican, jolted Washington this week by inviting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, his office said it had been done “on behalf of the bipa…
Virginia ex-governor’s law license suspended after corruption conviction
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A disciplinary board of the Virginia State Bar said on Friday it had suspended the law license of former Governor Robert McDonnell after his conviction on 11 felony federal corruption charges.
Wisconsin governor rejects $800 million casino in Kenosha
MILWAUKEE (Reuters) – Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker on Friday rejected a plan to build a casino in southeastern Wisconsin, saying his decision was based on protecting taxpayers rather than the wishes of powerful conservatives in Iowa, a ke…
U.S. Senate’s Hatch sees support for tax reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate’s top tax law writer sounded determined on Friday about pursuing comprehensive tax reform, though this is viewed as unlikely by most analysts.
Prosecutor urges reform after charging NY speaker with corruption
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan said on Friday he hoped that criminal charges brought against New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver would mark a “turning point for reform” to stop rampant corruption in the state’s …
Democrats set 2016 nominating convention for week of July 25
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic Party will meet the week of July 25 next year to nominate its 2016 presidential contender, gathering one week after Republicans convene to pick their White House candidate.
Obama to speak with new Saudi king in coming days: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is expected to speak with the new Saudi King Salman in coming days, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Friday.
Romney senior advisers meet in Boston to discuss 2016: source
DES MOINES (Reuters) – Republican Mitt Romney’s senior advisers met in Boston on Friday as the 2012 Republican presidential nominee considers mounting a third run for the White House in 2016, said a person familiar with the event.
