U.S. justices decline to hear another Obamacare challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a broad new legal challenge to President Barack Obama’s 2010 healthcare law.
U.S. affirms support for Japan in islands dispute with China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States pledged support for ally Japan on Wednesday in a growing dispute with China over islands in the East China Sea and senior U.S. administration officials accused Beijing of behavior that had unsettled its neighbor…
U.S. ship Cape Ray readied for possible chemical arms destruction
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government has begun outfitting a ship in its reserve ready force with equipment to enable it to destroy some of Syria’s chemical weapons at sea in the event Washington is asked to assist in the effort, a defense officia…
After years on the sidelines, New York’s liberals retaking control
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With Bill de Blasio taking office as mayor in January, New York City appears poised for a resurgence of liberal policies.
Illinois union leaders bash pension plan as details emerge
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois union leaders on Friday criticized the details of a controversial deal to reform the state’s woefully under-funded public pensions, as legislative leaders revealed more specifics of the deal they reached on Wednesday.
Obama says ‘nowhere to go but up’ after HealthCare.gov debacle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s popularity has taken a beating over the botched October 1 launch of Obamacare, but in a television interview set to air on Friday, Obama said he believes Americans eventually will appreciate his signature…
U.S. extends Iran oil sanctions waivers to China, India, South Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department extended six-month Iran sanctions waivers on Friday to China, India, South Korea and other countries in exchange for their reducing purchases of Iranian crude oil earlier this year.
Obama to look to Sasha to choose where they live after White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will take a cue from daughter Sasha on where to live after his second term ends in 2017, and that means that they might end up staying in Washington, ABC News reported on Frida…
U.S. affirms support for Japan in islands dispute with China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States pledged support for ally Japan on Wednesday in a growing dispute with China over islands in the East China Sea and senior U.S. administration officials accused Beijing of behavior that had unsettled its neighbor…
Democratic senator says Obama administration ‘fear-mongering’ on Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee accused the White House on Wednesday of using “over the top” rhetoric and “fear-mongering” tactics to try to halt new sanctions against Iran after the United …
