Obama phones Saudi King Abdullah about Iran nuclear deal: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama phoned Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday to discuss the interim deal between Iran and six world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear program, and emphasized that it will be important for Iran to follow through on…
Illinois legislative leaders strike deal on pensions
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois legislative leaders on Wednesday reached a long-elusive deal to reform the state’s woefully underfunded public pensions, but the plan must still win support of lawmakers and could face legal challenges if approved.
U.S. nears decision to split leadership of NSA, Cyber Command: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is nearing a decision on splitting up the eavesdropping National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, which conducts cyber warfare, a proposed reform prompted in part by revelations of NSA’s widespread snooping…
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…
Kerry to visit Middle East, Moldova and attend NATO talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Jerusalem and Ramallah next week to discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace and to consult Israeli officials about Iran, the State Department said on Wednesday.
Even if website works, Obamacare could see trouble ahead
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration says it is on target to make its problematic health insurance website work smoothly for the “vast majority” of users by this weekend, but some Americans who want coverage by January 1 may not be able to g…
Colorado lawmaker facing possible recall over gun-control vote resigns
DENVER (Reuters) – A Colorado lawmaker facing a possible recall election over her support for gun control resigned on Wednesday in a move that will allow Democrats to appoint a successor and block Republicans from wresting control of the state Senate.
U.S. delays online health insurance enrollment for small businesses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration on Wednesday postponed online health insurance enrollment for small businesses under Obamacare for one year, a move quickly seized upon by critics as proof the healthcare reform law should be delayed or r…
For Republicans, Obamacare is the gift that will keep on giving
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In its current disarray, Obamacare is providing Republicans with a steady stream of stories that any campaign manager would consider priceless: tales of ordinary people, some dreadfully ill, with canceled health insurance thanks …
Republican seeks recount in close Virginia attorney general race
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – Lawyers for the losing Republican candidate in a tight race for Virginia attorney general filed a petition in Richmond Circuit Court on Wednesday for a recount of the votes.
