Ryan signals run for House speaker if GOP unites
Paul Ryan said he would run for speaker only with full GOP unity and approval from major caucuses. He stressed he would reduce travel to stay with his children and urged a unified conference this week while Boehner retires amid Conservative opposition and leadership reshuffles. House aides said he would act as a unifying figure if endorsed by the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Ways and Means
Paul Ryan
Ryan
John Boehner
Ohio
Brendan Buck
Ways and Means Committee
Buck
Boehner
Kevin McCarthy
R-Calif
House Freedom Caucus
Iraq Refuses Russian Help, Top U.S. Officer Says
Marine Gen. Joe Dunford reported that Iraq has no current request for Russian airstrikes or military aid. He met with Prime Minister Abadi and Defense Minister al Abidi amid U.S. coalition efforts against Islamic State. The United States cautions Russia’s Syria strategy harms the civil war and notes Iraqi advances, including retaking Beiji refinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baghdad
United States
Iraq
Russia
Joe Dunford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Dunford
Haider al-Abadi
Middle East
al-Abadi
Khaled al- Obeidi
Joint Chiefs
Syria
Bashar Assad
Assad
Pentagon
Peter Cook
al-Aba
Iran
ISIS
ISIL
Beiji
Maj
Michael Filanowski
Webb quits Democratic bid to explore independent run
Long shot candidate Jim Webb said Tuesday he is dropping his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination to explore an independent bid. The Virginia senator argued the country matters more than a party label and faulted both parties for big money influence. He framed himself as a potential independent voice amid policy disagreements with each party. Senate Democrats blocked a bill targeting sanctuary cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Webb
Virginia
Webb
Senate
Tearful Reunion Aims to Shield Immigrants From Deportation
Senators advanced a tearful reunion bill 54 to 45, six votes short of the 60 needed, to cut off law enforcement grants to sanctuary jurisdictions and strip them of housing and disaster aid. The measure, led by Sen. David Vitter, would affect 300 plus locales. Canada’s Trudeau victory signals broader U S Canada cooperation in Obama’s final year. Trudeau, 43, contrasts with Harper on foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
David
Vitter
R-La
Canada
Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau
United States
Obama
Donald Abelson
Western University
London
Ontario
Trudeau
Stephen Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
GOP
R-Wis
Owski
Ima
U.S
Marine Gen
Caspian Flotilla
Caspian Sea
Moore
Getty
Taji
IMAG
USA Today
Brent Jones
ave + JBLISHER
John Zidich
David Callaway
Jones Branch Dr
McLean
Ganne
Gannett Newspapers
Ts.com
Associated Press
Democrats
Erin Kelly
Chae Hun Sik
North Korea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!