TransCanada legal challenges over Keystone pipeline face long odds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – TransCanada Corp faces a rocky legal path as it seeks to overturn President Barack Obama’s denial of its Keystone XL pipeline or at least recoup some of its lost investment in the multibillion dollar project.
Vermont governor wants legislation to legalize marijuana
(Reuters) – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin said on Thursday he would seek to legalize marijuana through the legislative process, instead of through the ballot box, for the first time in the United States.
Obama says won’t campaign for any Democrat who doesn’t back gun reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Thursday that he will not campaign for Democrats who don’t back gun reforms, part of his effort to make tougher gun laws a cause in the November 2016 presidential and congressional elections.
White House, Silicon Valley to hold summit on militants’ social media use
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior White House officials and U.S. intelligence and law enforcement figures will meet with Silicon Valley executives on Friday to discuss how to counter the use of social media by militant groups, sources familiar with the mee…
White house to unveil Obama’s 2017 budget on February 9: OMB’s Donovan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House will release President Barack Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2017 on Feb. 9, Shaun Donovan, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on Twitter on Thursday.
Pentagon creates award for U.S. drone pilots, cyber warriors
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New military awards will recognize U.S. troops who have directly affected battles as drone pilots or in cyber operations, the Defense Department said on Thursday.
NY mayor pressures police pension fund to dump gunmaker stocks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mayor Bill de Blasio has submitted a resolution urging the New York City Police Pension Fund to consider exiting investments in companies that manufacture assault weapons for civilians, the mayor’s office said on Thursday.
Atlantic City, N.J. rescue package goes back to Gov. Christie
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday approved changes requested by Governor Chris Christie to legislation aimed at helping stabilize Atlantic City, the state’s financially distressed gambling hub.
Republicans move toward Iran deal showdown with White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Legislation that could undermine the international nuclear deal with Iran cleared a U.S. congressional panel on Thursday, setting up a potential showdown over one of President Barack Obama’s signature foreign policy initiatives.
Republicans seek more naval resources amid South China Sea dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tension over the South China Sea highlights the need for the United States to maintain a strong Navy to serve as a deterrent, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday, criticizing the Obama administration for proposals he sa…
