California tightens gun control laws, expands assault weapons ban
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Friday signed a sweeping package of gun control bills, banning high-capacity ammunition magazines and expanding the definition of prohibited assault weapons in the wake of mass shootings…
Clinton’s lead over Trump narrows to 9 points: Reuters/Ipsos
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s lead over Republican Donald Trump has dipped into the single digits among likely U.S. voters for the first time in nearly two weeks, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Fr…
U.S. attorney general to accept FBI findings in Clinton email probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, seeking to tamp down a firestorm over meeting with former President Bill Clinton, said on Friday she will accept the recommendations of career prosecutors and the FBI director on whether to ch…
Puerto Rico says will default on $779 million of senior debt
SAN JUAN (Reuters) – Puerto Rico on Friday said it will default on $779 million worth of constitutionally backed debt, its most senior bonds, making good on threats that the island would choose paying essential services for its citizens over obligation…
Trump to meet Indiana Governor Mike Pence over the weekend
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump will meet this weekend with Indiana Governor Mike Pence, a Pence spokesman said on Friday, after a report the governor was being vetted as a potential running mate for the Republican presidential candidate.
Clinton raises $68.5 million in June: campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in June raised more than $68.5 million for her campaign and the Democratic Party, the campaign said on Friday.
Federal judge blocks Florida law to end abortion clinic funding
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A federal judge has blocked parts of a new Florida law aiming to cut off state funding for preventive health services at clinics that also provide abortions, acting shortly before the restrictions took effect on Friday.
U.S. report on civilian drone casualties expected Friday: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. report on the number of civilian casualties from American counterterrorism strikes will be issued later on Friday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters.
Obama says Congress must end deadlock on Zika funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday said Congress must end its deadlock on funding to combat the Zika virus before lawmakers head out to recess later this summer.
Trump floats idea of using NATO in fight against Islamic State
WASHINGTON – Republican Donald Trump said on Thursday that if elected president Nov. 8 he would be open to drawing NATO forces into the fight against Islamic State militants in a new mission for an alliance he has called obsolete.
