U.S. hostage Peter Kassig is killed by Islamic State
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, issuing a video claiming the killing on Sunday and warning the United States they would kill other U.S. citizens “on your streets.”
Obama defends healthcare law after adviser criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday defended the transparency of his signature healthcare law, after one of the White House’s advisers on the reform said the law passed, in part, because of the “stupidity” of American voters.
Republicans weigh government shutdown to stop Obama on immigration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One Republican leader on Sunday held open the possibility that his party could move to shut down the government in an attempt to stop President Barack Obama from taking executive action on immigration policy.
Democrats expect Obama to veto pipeline bill if it passes Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Democratic leader said on Sunday a single vote could determine the fate of the Keystone XL pipeline in the U.S. Senate this week but that President Barack Obama was likely to veto the bill even if it passes.
Alaska Governor Parnell concedes election to challenger Bill Walker
(Reuters) – Alaska’s Republican Governor Sean Parnell conceded defeat on Saturday more than a week after a closely contested election, saying it was in the state’s best interest to move forward with an orderly transition to challenger Bill Walker.
U.S. military readiness for war, competitive edge worsening: officials
SIMI VALLEY Calif. (Reuters) – The U.S. military’s ability to stay ahead of technology advances by other countries and respond to multiple crises around the world is already in jeopardy and will get worse unless mandatory budget cuts are reversed, top …
U.S. official sees action on immigration before year-end
SIMI VALLEY Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to announce a series of executive actions on immigration issues before the end of the year, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said on Saturday, a move that could anger Repu…
U.S. Navy says looking at possible further orders of Boeing jets
SIMI VALLEY Calif. (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy is looking at possible additional orders of Boeing Co’s EA-18G electronic attack planes, or Growlers, as it shapes its fiscal 2016 budget request, the Navy’s top uniformed officer said Saturday.
Hagel announces push to boost U.S. military’s technological edge
SIMI VALLEY Calif. (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, warning that the Pentagon’s technological edge is eroding, announced an ambitious effort on
U.S. Navy sees decision soon on follow-on for LCS warship
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to make a decision soon on how to make a new class of smaller warships more lethal and survivable, the Navy’s top admiral said on Saturday.
