Florida congressman Radel resigns after cocaine charge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Representative Trey Radel, who was charged in November with buying cocaine, resigned from Congress on Monday, saying he could no longer effectively serve the people he represents in southern Florida.
China says New York Times reporter broke visa rules, will leave
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that a China-based reporter for the New York Times broke rules on residence visas and would be leaving the country before the end of the week, in a case which could sour Beijing’s relations wi…
Michelle Obama picks disaster heroes, gay athlete as speech guests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Heroes of the Boston Marathon bombing, a firefighter who led the rescue response to an Oklahoma tornado, and an openly gay basketball player will be among U.S. first lady Michelle Obama’s guests at the State of the Union address …
Analysis: Politics, legacy loom over Obama decision on Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will lay out an agenda on jobs, the economy and the environment during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday.
U.S. farm bill agreement could come within days: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An agreement on the long-overdue U.S. farm bill could be completed as soon as Monday, followed by final approval likely within days, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
Republicans decry Obama plans to bypass Congress to advance agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s strategy to bypass Congress this year with executive orders to advance his policy agenda received a cold reaction on Sunday from Republican leaders, who accused the White House of arrogance and sides…
War on women? U.S. Republican Rand Paul says women are winning
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Rand Paul on Sunday offered an way out of criticism that the Republican Party is waging a war on women: the women are ahead.
Analysis: Gov Walker needs Wisconsin win to vie for GOP presidential nod
MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Over the past year Wisconsin’s Republican governor, Scott Walker, has worked his way down a checklist of items commonly associated with a run at the U.S. presidency.
Analysis: Gov Walker needs Wisconsin win to vie for GOP presidential nod
MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Over the past year Wisconsin’s Republican governor, Scott Walker, has worked his way down a checklist of items commonly associated with a run at the U.S. presidency.
Obama to use speech to offer election-year agenda for Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama may not say it in his State of the Union speech this week, but part of his underlying message will be: Please vote for Democrats in the November elections.
