Kasich, Christie make the cut for prime-time Republican debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Governors Chris Christie and John Kasich on Tuesday grabbed the last spots on stage next to front-runner Donald Trump and seven others in the first prime-time presidential debate, winning a potentially valuable head st…
Americans say blacks treated less fairly in 2015 than 2007: Gallup
NEW YORK (Reuters) – In the wake of high profile killings of unarmed black men by police, Americans feel blacks are treated less fairly today than they were in 2007, according to survey results released on Tuesday.
Lawmakers to demand full accounting on human trafficking report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. lawmakers expressed concern on Tuesday about whether the State Department’s annual global report on human trafficking may have been watered down due to political considerations and vowed to demand a full accounting at a Senate hearing this week.
California to drop appeal of court ruling allowing felons to vote
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California will drop its challenge to a court ruling allowing thousands of newly released felons to vote, an official said on Tuesday, the latest example of the success of a criminal justice reform movement that is gainin…
House to vote on Iran deal disapproval resolution
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives will vote on whether to reject the nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran when lawmakers return to Washington in September, party leaders said on Tuesday, setting up a sho…
Senate takes up cybersecurity bill this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will consider a cybersecurity bill this week that would make it easier for corporations share Americans’ personal information with each other or the government, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesd…
Israel’s Netanyahu asks U.S. Jews to oppose Iran nuclear deal
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to rally U.S. Jews on Tuesday against the Iranian nuclear deal championed by President Barack Obama and facing review by Congress, saying it risked a catastrophic Middle East war.
Jon Stewart steps away from comedy gold as U.S. election heats up
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Heartbroken fans are wishing Jon Stewart a “jonvoyage” on Twitter, but Donald Trump and the other 2016 U.S. presidential candidates may be breathing a sigh of relief.
Mexico proposes non-diplomat for U.S. embassy post: sources
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico has nominated a former government pollster with close ties to President Enrique Pena Nieto’s home state to be its new ambassador in the United States, two officials familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Key senator announces support for Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a co-author of the bill allowing Congress to review the nuclear deal with Iran, said on Tuesday he would support the nuclear agreement.
