Obama says does not yet have military strategy for Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday the United States has not yet developed a strategy for confronting Islamic State in Syria, an acknowledgement that a decision had not been made on whether to launch air strikes against the …
Obama signals timing of new immigration measures in question
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday that he still planned to take steps on his own to improve the U.S. immigration system but that his timeline for taking action has been affected by the need to deal with a flood of migrant c…
Toy weapons won’t look like real ones under California bill
(Reuters) – The California State Senate gave final legislative approval on Thursday to a bill that would require certain replica guns to be painted bright colors or made transparent to prevent police from confusing toy guns for real weapons.
Florida appeals court says state can rule on gay marriage ban
MIAMI (Reuters) – An appeals court in Florida on Thursday rejected a motion by its attorney general that urged the state’s top court to delay a ruling on its same-sex marriage ban until the U.S. Supreme Court eventually decides on the issue.
U.S. officials reach deal with Pennsylvania on Medicaid
(Reuters) – Federal officials have reached an agreement with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett over his plan to use federal funds to pay for private health insurance coverage for up to 600,000 residents, the governor said on Thursday.
Florida Democrats rally around Charlie Crist for governor
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) – Florida Democrats launched a “unity tour” on Thursday to close ranks around Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of the state who is running as the Democratic candidate in this year’s election.
Obama says does not yet have broad strategy for Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday that he has not yet developed a broad strategy for confronting Islamic State in an acknowledgement that he has not decided whether to launch air strikes against the militant group in Syria….
Pentagon’s relatively small Iraq costs may jump with escalation: analysts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A big escalation in U.S. military activity against Islamic State militants could force the Pentagon to seek more money from Congress as policymakers draft next year’s budget, though it should be able to pay for the current pace o…
Obama says is ready to act on immigration if Congress won’t
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday that while he still hopes for Congress to act on immigration after midterm elections in November, he will continue to consider steps he can take on his own to improve the system.
White House says technology policy aide Park to take new role
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House announced on Thursday that Todd Park, a technology and innovation policy adviser to President Barack Obama, is relocating to California to advise the president on technology from there.
