Kerry to hold talks with Vatican on Mideast, other issues
PARIS (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the Vatican to meet a top aide to Pope Francis for talks on Tuesday on the Middle East and other foreign policy issues, the State Department said.
Obama hails Iran deal, argues against new sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama hailed an agreement struck on Sunday to curb Iran’s nuclear program over six months and argued that imposing additional U.S. sanctions could scupper the deal.
Supreme Court case highlights U.S. labor agency political divide
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Monday in a case involving soda bottler Noel Canning Corp., presidential appointment power will be the main dispute, but the case will also put on display one of Washington’…
Analysis: Weighing power among branches, U.S. court could tip against president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When a prominent U.S. appeals court last year slashed President Obama’s power to appoint government officials, many legal experts said the Supreme Court would be unlikely to let that surprising decision stand.
Obamacare may get sick if young Americans don’t sign up
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Now that more than 2 million people have signed up for private insurance plans created by President Barack Obama’s healthcare law, a crucial next check-up for the new marketplace will be to see how old customers are.
McAuliffe sworn in as Virginia governor, as Clintons look on
RICHMOND (Reuters) – Terry McAuliffe, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a major party fundraiser, was sworn in as governor of Virginia on Saturday, cheered on by his friends former President Bill Clinton and potential White Hou…
Lawmakers pledge to continue probing New Jersey bridge scandal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey lawmakers on Saturday pledged to continue to seek more details in the bridge scandal engulfing Governor Chris Christie, with the Democratic Assembly speaker-elect saying he planned to call the body into special session.
McAuliffe sworn in as Virginia governor, as Clintons look on
RICHMOND (Reuters) – Terry McAuliffe, a former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a major party fundraiser, was sworn in as governor of Virginia on Saturday, cheered on by his friends former President Bill Clinton and potential White Hou…
Obama honors Sharon’s dedication to Israel, Biden to go to funeral
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Saturday lauded the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s dedication to the Jewish state and reaffirmed an “unshakable commitment” to Israel’s security as Vice President Joe Biden prepared to attend…
Biden to lead U.S. delegation to Sharon’s memorial service
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday he will lead the U.S. delegation to the memorial service for the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
