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 …
Obamacare enters new phase over the weekend with little fanfare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s plan to extend private health coverage to the uninsured entered a new uncertain phase on Saturday as U.S. government-backed online insurance marketplaces opened their 2015 plans to millions of potential e…
In veiled message to China, Obama renews commitment to Asia-Pacific pivot
BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) – President Barack Obama sought on Saturday to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about Washington’s strategic shift toward the region as he sent a veiled message to a rising China with a vow to “deepen our engagement using every element of our power”.
Hagel reassures troops of U.S. commitment to nuclear arms mission
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE N.D. (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a multi-billion dollar revamp of U.S. nuclear forces on Friday and later reassured troops responsible for atomic bombers and missiles that he was committed to revitalizing th…
Lockheed, NYC agency clash at trial over botched subway security plan
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lockheed Martin Corp and New York City’s transit authority accused each other of mismanagement on Friday at the close of a five-week trial over the much-delayed installation of a high-tech security system intended to protect commut…
Obama, in latest climate move, pledges $3 billion for global fund
BRISBANE Australia/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Friday pledged a $3 billion U.S. contribution to an international fund to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate change, putting the issue front and center of the G20 Lea…
U.S. House passes Keystone bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives approved the Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, but a similar measure struggled to get enough support in the Senate and President Barack Obama indicated he might use his veto if the b…
Paul Ryan may have to choose between White House and committee chair
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Potential Republican president candidates, including Representative Paul Ryan, may have to choose between the lure of the White House and chairing a congressional committee under a new rule approved on Friday in the House of Repr…
Hagel reassures troops of U.S. commitment to nuclear arms mission
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE N.D. (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told troops responsible for U.S. nuclear bombers and missiles on Friday he was committed to revitalizing their force with millions of dollars in new funding after years of neglect.
House Republicans split on how to thwart Obama on immigration
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives struggled on Friday to reach a consensus on how to stop President Barack Obama from easing U.S. immigration policies, as moderates in the party resisted efforts to use government f…
