Republican Kasich suspends presidential campaign: NBC, Politico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican John Kasich ended his longshot presidential bid on Wednesday, NBC News and Politico reported, leaving Donald Trump’s path clear to capture the Republican nomination for the Nov. 8 election.
Trump says he could make cabinet announcements before convention: Fox News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Wednesday he could make some cabinet announcements before the party’s July convention in Cleveland, Fox News Channel reported on Wednesday.
South Carolina Gov. Haley says ‘not interested’ in being vice president
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, a Republican who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick, said on Wednesday she is not interested in the post but will support the party’s eventual nominee.
Social service groups sue Illinois for $100 million over unpaid work
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Dozens of Illinois social service providers, starved of cash by the state’s long-running budget stalemate, sued Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and six statewide agencies on Wednesday, seeking more than $100 million for unpaid work since July.
‘Three Amigos’ Obama, Trudeau, Pena Nieto to meet June 29
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto will meet in Ottawa for a North American leaders’ Summit on June 29, the White House said on Wednesday.
Following Trump’s win, Senate leader reaffirms Garland opposition
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday held firm on his refusal to act on President Barack Obama’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court even as some conservative activists called on senators to confirm Merrick Garland n…
Maverick Mexico governor tips Trump to win U.S. presidency
MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) – A maverick Mexican state governor on Wednesday tipped presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to win the upcoming U.S. election, likening his own shock victory last year to the billionaire’s ascent.
Chicago mayor vows fiscal fix before muni audience
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel tried to reassure municipal credit analysts on Wednesday that the city and its public school district are not falling into a financial abyss.
Argentine TV ad mocks Trump to promote soccer tournament
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – An Argentine TV station is lampooning U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s comments about illegal immigration from Latin America to promote next month’s regional Copa America soccer tournament in the United States.
Some Republican pundits, politicians remain defiantly #NeverTrump
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Several Republicans took to social media Wednesday to declare they will never back Donald Trump for U.S. president even after Ted Cruz, the billionaire businessman’s closest rival, dropped out of the race for the party nomination.
