Kerry, Karzai narrowing differences over security deal
KABUL (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai narrowed differences in initial talks on Friday on terms for a future U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, a U.S. official said.
Kerry, Karzai narrowing differences over security deal
KABUL (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Afghan President Hamid Karzai narrowed differences in initial talks on Friday on terms for a future U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after 2014, a U.S. official said.
As Virginia governor’s race turns ugly, outside funds flow in
RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) – The battle between a Tea Party favorite and a former top Democratic official to become the next governor of Virginia has set a record – more out-of-state money has poured into this race than any gubernatorial campaign in …
White House says no deal yet on debt ceiling, reopening government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said on Friday there is no deal yet with congressional Republicans on raising the debt ceiling and reopening the government, although talks have been constructive and lawmakers have said defaulting on the debt is …
White House says debt ceiling deal cannot be tied to budget talks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said a Republican proposal that would lift the debt ceiling but link that with budget negotiations would not be acceptable because it could again put the country on the verge of default in six weeks, spokesman Jay…
U.S. House votes to negotiate with Senate on overdue farm bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on Friday to open negotiations with the Democratic-run Senate on a $500 billion farm bill that is one year behind schedule, with food stamps as the dividing issue.
Obama, Boehner speak by phone, agree to keep talking: Boehner spokesman
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner spoke by telephone on Friday afternoon and agreed to continue talks aimed at extending the U.S. debt limit and reopening the federal governm…
U.S. Air Force fires general overseeing nuclear missiles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The two-star general overseeing the U.S. arsenal of intercontinental missiles was fired on Friday for personal misbehavior, the Air Force said, adding the matter was not tied to the readiness or security of America’s nuclear miss…
Obama shows interest in Republican debt limit, funding plan: Sen. Collins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican Senator Susan Collins said President Barack Obama on Friday expressed interest in elements of her plan to extend the federal debt limit and reopen the government, but “did not endorse it.”
White House: Debt prioritization would trigger legal battles
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration warned on Friday that if Congress doesn’t raise a cap on government borrowing, efforts to forestall a debt default could trigger huge legal battles that would still damage America’s creditworthiness.
