Key justice Kennedy wavers as Supreme Court confronts abortion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A closely divided Supreme Court struggled with its biggest abortion case in years on Wednesday, with pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy voicing concerns about a restrictive Texas law yet stopping short of signaling he would strike i…
After primary win, Senate Banking chair may move some nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby, fresh off his primary victory in Alabama, signaled on Wednesday that he may soon end his moratorium on some of the 16 Obama administration financial nominees awaiting panel confir…
Oregon governor signs tiered minimum wage measure into law
PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Earnings for minimum-wage workers in Portland, Oregon will rise by $5.50 an hour over the next six years, with lesser increases set for smaller towns and rural areas under a first-of-its-kind measure signed into law on Wednes…
Appellate judge Kelly considered for Supreme Court: NYT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is vetting federal appellate Judge Jane Kelly for a possible U.S. Supreme Court nomination to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing a person with knowledge of th…
Another debate brawl? Fox News, Kelly set for Trump rematch
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Thursday’s Republican debate on Fox News Channel could be Round 2 of Megyn Kelly versus Donald Trump. But the journalist and fellow moderators say they are not preparing to stoke the fire with questions about his headline-grabbi…
Christie slammed on social media, New Jersey press urges resignation
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took a drubbing on social media for his demeanor in an appearance with Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump at a televised victory speech and news conference on Super Tuesday.
Biden, Iraq’s Abadi discuss military, financial support in call: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Wednesday to discuss military assistance requested by Iraq to fight Islamic State militants, the White House said.
Carson tells supporters no ‘path forward’ in presidential bid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said on Wednesday that he does not see a “political path forward” in his 2016 bid for the White House.
Republican Romney to make ‘major speech’ on 2016 presidential race: Fox
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will make a “major speech” on the 2016 White House race on Thursday, Fox News reported on Wednesday.
U.S. ‘very concerned’ by media crackdown in Malaysia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday voiced concern about Malaysia’s media crackdown and suggested that the extent of press and Internet freedom in the Asian country could affect prospects for expanded bilateral cooperation.
