Obama stumps in Michigan, where his popularity is still strong
DETROIT (Reuters) – President Barack Obama made his lone campaign appearance with a Democrat running for Senate on Saturday in Michigan, urging voters to remember how his administration helped rescue the auto industry when he first took office in 2009….
Upside-down politics in Rhode Island governor’s race
(Reuters) – In Rhode Island, the next governor could be a Democrat preferred by Wall Street or a Republican favored by rank-and-file union members.
U.S. spy budget down by over 15 percent since 2010: official data
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The combined budget for U.S. civilian and military intelligence operations has shrunk by more than 15 percent since 2010, official figures show.
Republicans question preparedness spending after Ebola missteps
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Texas Republicans, including Tea Party-backed U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, sought to ratchet up the pressure on the Obama administration’s Ebola response on Friday, by questioning its use of federal tax dollars for emergency preparedne…
Fired-up Republicans have edge in midterm turnout war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A daunting reality looms for President Barack Obama’s Democrats ahead of U.S. congressional elections on Tuesday: Voters from the Republican Party are much more fired up.
Obama to meet Federal Reserve chair Yellen Monday: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will meet with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Monday to discuss “the long-term outlook for the American economy and the global recovery,” a White House official said.
China lifts suspension on Washington State delicious apples
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China will lift its suspension on the import of red and golden delicious apples from Washington State, reopening a market once valued at about $6.5 million a year, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Friday.
California mayor at center of immigration debate charged with DUI
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A Southern California mayor who made headlines leading a local backlash against a flood of Central American immigrants across the U.S. border, has been charged with felony drunk driving in connection with an accident that injure…
Obama puts spotlight on women in quest for midterm votes
PROVIDENCE R.I. (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, hoping for a strong turnout from female voters for Democratic candidates in congressional and gubernatorial elections next week, put women in the spotlight on Friday at an economic-focused event in Rh…
Congress to revisit Islamic State war debate after election
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When lawmakers return to Washington after Tuesday’s congressional elections they will resume a debate they began with some reluctance last month on the U.S.-led fight against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.
