Obama request for border money gets wary reception
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans on Wednesday cast a skeptical eye on a White House request for $3.7 billion to address an influx of child migrants at the U.S. border...
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Obama says U.S. military plans for Iraq strictly limited
By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday that his decision to send military advisers to Iraq and consider targeted strikes against insurgents...
U.S. captures suspected ringleader of 2012 attack in Benghazi
By Phil Stewart and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it had captured a suspected ringleader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound...
Obama upbeat on Ukraine vote, but Russia’s stance seen pivotal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suggested on Sunday that Ukraine's election may help unify the country, but analysts said that would depend largely on Moscow's influence and Kiev's ability...
Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk honored with U.S. stamp
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials honored slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk on Thursday with the unveiling of a new postage stamp, and called for more work to advance the...
Obama to tap rising Democratic star Castro for Cabinet post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will shuffle his cabinet on Friday, nominating San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro as secretary of housing and urban development and naming outgoing HUD chief...
Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk honored with U.S. stamp
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials honored slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk on Thursday with the unveiling of a new postage stamp, and called for more work to advance the...
Obama’s decision on U.S. deportations poses political risks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision on possible changes to U.S. deportation policy sets up an election-year skirmish that could help Democrats win points with their political base while...
Obama’s decision on U.S. deportations poses political risks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision on possible changes to U.S. deportation policy sets up an election-year skirmish that could help Democrats win points with their political base while...
Biden offers U.S. help on energy, aid allocation for Ukraine
KIEV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will announce a package of technical assistance focused on energy and economic aid distribution during a two day visit to Kiev, a...