In test for Biden, frustrated cops line up against prison reform
(Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s push for sentencing reforms that would decrease the number of Americans imprisoned – a key focus of his remaining time in office – has won support from an unlikely coalition of liberals and conservatives that includes civil rights groups, tea party Republicans and Koch Industries.
Trump slights rival Fiorina’s looks: ‘Look at that face’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump mocked the physical appearance of fellow Republican U.S. presidential candidate Carly Fiorina in remarks published on Wednesday, saying: “Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that?”
Sanders overtakes Clinton in key state of Iowa: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has closed the gap with rival Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in the key early voting state of Iowa, a poll showed on Thursday.
California Democrats drop fuel-cutting proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California’s top Democratic lawmakers said on Wednesday they were abandoning a proposal aimed at dramatically reducing the state’s use of fossil fuels, blaming intense lobbying in the final days of the regular legislative…
Assisted-suicide bill approved by California Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – A hard-fought measure to legalize physician-assisted suicide in California cleared the state Assembly on Wednesday despite opposition from religious groups and advocates for the disabled, and moved to the state Senate, wh…
Republican hopeful Scott Walker to go national with labor plans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. presidential candidate Scott Walker, best known for his victory over public-sector unions as governor of Wisconsin, will tell Americans in a speech on Monday how he plans to address labor issues nationally.
Republican dispute may prevent Congress vote on Iran deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A rebellion by conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday delayed Congress’ first vote on the Iran nuclear agreement and raised the possibility that lawmakers might never vote on a resolution disapprovi…
U.S. judge rules Republicans can pursue Obamacare lawsuit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said on Wednesday congressional Republicans could move forward with parts of a lawsuit that alleges executive overreach by President Barack Obama’s administration in implementing his signature healthcare law.
Trump security guards assaulted protesters on NY sidewalk, lawsuit claims
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Five people are suing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claiming his private security team assaulted them on a Manhattan sidewalk as they protested outside Trump’s office, according to a filing on Wednesday in New York…
Assisted-suicide bill approved by California Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – A hard-fought measure to allow physician-assisted suicide in California passed the state Assembly on Wednesday despite opposition from religious groups and advocates for the disabled, moving to the state Senate where it i…
