Obama applauds nomination of new Iraqi PM as “step forward”
CHILMARK Mass. (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday Iraq had taken “a promising step forward” in designating a new prime minister, vowing to step up support for a new Iraqi government in a widening conflict that his administration had…
U.S. to monitor South China Sea for de-escalation after China rebuff
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The United States will monitor the South China Sea to see whether “de-escalatory steps” are being taken, a U.S. State Department official said on Monday, a day after China resisted pressure to rein in actions in the disputed waters.
Alaska senator urges Kerry to help make Canada mines safe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. senator from Alaska concerned about salmon fishing and tourism urged the State Department in a letter released on Monday to help ensure that Canadian metal mines are safe after a major spill of waste into waterways near th…
Recall a thing of the past in race against Wisconsin’s Walker
LA CROSSE Wis. (Reuters) – When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker cut back on collective bargaining rights for public employees soon after taking office, the move prompted a 2012 recall election that he won – putting him on the not-very-short list of pos…
Kerry condemns South Sudan, rebels as deadline passes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday condemned South Sudan’s government and rebels for failing to form a transitional government by Sunday’s deadline, calling it “an outrage and an insult to their citizens.”
Virginia governor pitched health product, says corruption trial witness
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell gave a personal pitch to a state healthcare official for the dietary supplement at the heart of the former governor’s trial on corruption and bribery charges, the official testified on Monday.
Obama administration housing official says will step down
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top housing official for the Obama administration said on Monday she was stepping down from her post leading an agency that guarantees a big share of new U.S. mortgages.
Anti-super PAC backs candidates in three House races
BOSTON (Reuters) – A political action committee, formed this year with the goal of drastically reducing the role of big-money donors in politics, on Monday endorsed three candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives for their views on campaign fina…
U.S. top court’s Roberts asks lawyers to ‘rise above’ political bickering
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday called on members of the nation’s largest group of attorneys to “rise above” the political disputes that have left Washington increasingly gridlocked in recent years.
Corruption trial of Virginia governor, wife, enters third week
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – The corruption trial of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife Maureen enters its third week on Monday after testimony that centered on the former first lady’s behavior.
