Eight protesters arrested at Trump rally in California
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Reuters) – Some 100 people staged a boisterous but largely peaceful demonstration outside a Southern California rally by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, at times taunting his supporters before police moved in and arrest…
Chicago immigrant claims U.S. retaliated over her activism
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A Chicago activist sued U.S. immigration authorities on Wednesday alleging they denied renewal of her immigration status in retaliation for her political activity.
States ratchet up transgender battle with lawsuit against U.S.
(Reuters) – Officials from 11 U.S. states sued the Obama administration on Wednesday to overturn a directive telling schools to let transgender students use bathrooms matching their gender identity, decrying the policy as “a massive social experiment.”…
Clinton email server broke government rules, watchdog finds
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton broke government rules by using a private email server without approval for her work as U.S. secretary of state, an internal government watchdog said on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico rescue bill advances to full House vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday backed a plan to help Puerto Rico escape crippling debt and expand the economy, a move that could put a rescue before the House of Representatives within days.
South Carolina governor to sign ban on abortion past 19 weeks
CHARLESTON, Texas (Reuters) – Republican South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley on Wednesday signed into law a bill banning most abortions after 19 weeks of pregnancy unless the mother’s life is at risk, a spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday.
Funding battle begins with House bill on regulators, agencies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first shots in a political battle over funding for a range of federal activities rang out during a congressional subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats took opposing stances on a budget bill for finan…
House Speaker Ryan says he hasn’t decided on Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Paul Ryan, the top U.S. elected Republican, on Wednesday continued to withhold his support from Donald Trump for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, saying he is not ready to endorse the real estate billionaire, a pol…
Obama administration officials warn lawmakers over Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Obama administration officials told U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday they would oppose new sanctions on Iran if they interfere with last year’s international nuclear agreement, laying the groundwork for a potential fight over any legi…
Senators urge House to move on aviation security bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee have urged their counterparts in the House of Representatives to move forward on Senate legislation to boost aviation security and authorize the programs of the Federal Aviati…
