House votes to protect ‘dark money’ political donors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to protect the identities of wealthy individuals and others who make anonymous, or “dark money,” donations to politically active nonprofit groups.
Justice Department should analyze Dow-DuPont deal: senator
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday urged federal antitrust officials to conduct a “careful analysis” of Dow Chemical Co’s proposed $130 billion merger with DuPont, adding pressure on officials to scrutini…
Detroit eyes refunding of up to $660 million bonds
(Reuters) – Detroit would sell its first general obligation bonds since exiting bankruptcy in December 2014 under a proposal by Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration to refund up to $660 million of outstanding bonds.
Kerry announces talks with Venezuela but backs disputed referendum
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced high-level talks to ease tensions with Venezuela’s socialist government on Tuesday, just hours after he backed calls for a referendum that could force President Nicolas Maduro from …
Senate to debate Puerto Rico debt bill: McConnell
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate this month will debate legislation that passed overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives and aims to give Puerto Rico some relief from its $70 billion debt, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tues…
Senate to take up House Puerto Rico debt bill by end-June: McConnell
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate would take up before the end of this month a bill passed by the House of Representatives dealing with Puerto Rico’s debt.
Cleveland sued over speech rights outside Republican convention
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Three groups planning to demonstrate at the Republican National Convention in July sued the city of Cleveland on Tuesday, seeking immediate changes to security measures due to their “unacceptable restrictions” on free speech.
Trump to meet with House Republicans on July 7
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump will speak with House of Representatives Republicans on July 7 in what would be the first meeting of the party’s presumptive presidential nominee with its entire House caucus, Republican aides said on Tuesday.
U.S. House Speaker: Banning Muslims not in U.S. interests
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Banning Muslims from entering the United States is not in the nation’s interest, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday, standing in stark contrast to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to limit Muslim im…
Kerry calls for Venezuela to release political prisoners, alleviate shortages
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday called on Venezuela’s crisis-hit socialist government to release political prisoners, respect freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and alleviate shortages.
