Former Senator Evan Bayh announces run for Senate
(Reuters) – Former Democratic Senator and Indiana Governor Evan Bayh announced on Wednesday that he will come out of retirement to run for the U.S. Senate, a move that could determine whether Democrats can take control of the upper chamber in November….
Responding to criticism, Trump calls on Justice Ginsburg to resign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump called on Wednesday for the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, describing her as mentally unfit after she lambasted him in a series of media interviews.
New Black Panther Party says to carry arms in Cleveland if legal
(Reuters) – The New Black Panther Party, a “black power” movement, will carry firearms for self-defense during rallies in Cleveland ahead of next week’s Republican convention, if allowed under Ohio law, the group’s chairman said.
Clinton extends lead over Trump to 13 points: Reuters/Ipsos
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton extended her lead over Republican rival Donald Trump to 13 percentage points in a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday, up from 10 points at the end of last week.
Trump expected to make VP announcement on Friday: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to announce his choice for running mate at a campaign event on Friday, campaign sources said on Tuesday.
Clinton vetting retired U.S. Navy Admiral Stavridis for VP: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign is vetting retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis as a potential vice presidential running mate, a source with knowledge of the process told Reuters on Tuesday.
Puerto Rico’s fiscal challenges not over: governor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Puerto Rico, the U.S. commonwealth that recently declared a historic default, could be shut out of debt markets for two more years as it battles with fiscal challenges, the island’s governor said on Tuesday.
U.S. Senate votes to hammer out deal with House on energy measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to work on a compromise with the House of Representatives on what could become the broad energy legislation passed by Congress in nearly a decade.
Clinton gets Sanders endorsement in show of party unity
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (Reuters) – Democrat Bernie Sanders endorsed former rival Hillary Clinton for president in a display of party unity on Tuesday, describing her as the best candidate to fix the United States’ problems and beat Republican Donald Trump in…
U.S. Congress shrugs off guns, Zika as summer break nears
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress is headed for a seven-week recess without addressing gun violence, the Zika virus outbreak and other pressing issues, amid persistent election-year bickering.
