White House raps House defense bill for blocking spending reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The annual defense policy bill making its way through the House of Representatives could force the Pentagon to maintain a bigger military than it can afford at a time of shrinking budgets, the White House said on Monday, warning …
Obama criticizes Republicans for focusing on Benghazi, Obamacare
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama chastised his Republican opponents on Monday for focusing criticism on the events surrounding the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, and on his signature healthcare law.
Political battle in Florida over redistricting goes to court
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) – A two-week civil trial opened on Monday to examine how the boundaries of Florida’s 27 seats in the House of Representatives were redrawn two years ago by state lawmakers.
Obama to speak about Veterans Administration problems soon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama is to speak out soon about reports of healthcare delays at the Veterans Administration in an effort to underscore his determination to fix any flaws in the system.
Federal judge orders Utah to recognize existing same-sex marriages
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) – Utah must recognize existing same-sex marriages performed during a 17-day window after a court briefly legalized gay nuptials in the conservative, heavily Mormon state, a federal judge ruled on Monday.
U.S. hopes for Pacific cooperation with India navy under Modi
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States hopes to be able to expand naval cooperation with India once a new government is in place in New Delhi, the chief of U.S. naval operations said on Monday.
Biden to attend fundraiser with Keystone XL opponent Steyer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden will attend a Democratic fundraiser at the home of activist Tom Steyer, the billionaire former hedge fund manager who is spending millions to lobby against the Keystone XL pipeline, a Democratic official …
Senate panel to consider Burwell health secretary nomination on Wednesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-controlled Senate Finance Committee will hold a business meeting on Wednesday to consider the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell as U.S. secretary of health and human services, a panel aide said on Monday.
U.S. accuses China of cyber spying on American companies
(Reuters) – The United States on Monday charged five Chinese military officers and accused them of hacking into American nuclear, metal and solar companies to steal trade secrets, ratcheting up tensions between the two world powers over cyber espionage…
McConnell will have to pivot after likely Kentucky primary win
LOUISVILLE (Reuters) – Facing a challenge from a Tea Party candidate in this year’s race to fill his Senate seat, Mitch McConnell has sought to appeal to conservative Republicans by stressing his pro-gun, anti-immigration and anti-abortion stance. He h…
