Maryland governor OKs rail project for Washington area, axes Baltimore’s
(Reuters) – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan said on Thursday he had approved a scaled-back light rail project for the Washington suburbs and rejected one in Baltimore that backers had touted as a tool to combat the poverty that fueled April rioting.
Supreme Court upholds broad housing discrimination claims
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday embraced a broad interpretation of discrimination claims allowed under the landmark Fair Housing Act, a blow to lenders and insurers that face such lawsuits and had urged the court to curb…
Confederate flag debate reaches Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A growing backlash in Southern states against flying the Confederate battle flag spread to the U.S. Congress on Thursday when Democratic lawmakers aimed to remove the banner from parts of the Capitol, but it quickly ran into oppo…
U.S. lawmakers lay down ‘red lines’ on Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As talks on an Iran nuclear deal enter the final stretch, U.S. lawmakers are sharpening warnings against a “weak” agreement and laying down red lines that, if crossed, could prompt Congress to trip up a carefully crafted internat…
California lawmakers vote to limit vaccine exemptions for school children
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California lawmakers voted on Thursday to substantially limit vaccine exemptions for school children in the most populous U.S. state, an initiative prompted by last year’s measles outbreak at Disneyland that sickened more…
Bank of Canada takes aim at Dodd-Frank on bank failures
WINDSOR, Ontario (Reuters) – The Bank of Canada, frustrated by unilateral U.S. moves which regulate Canadian banks with U.S. subsidiaries, called on Thursday for the two countries to work out a bilateral agreement to clarify responsibilities in winding…
New Jersey Governor Christie to announce presidential bid Tuesday
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who suffered in the polls after a politically motivated bridge traffic tie-up, will announce on Tuesday he is running for president, according to a source familiar with his plans.
Former Obama aides say U.S. needs tougher Iran nuclear deal
(Reuters) – A group of prominent American security advisers, including five with ties to President Barack Obama’s first term, warned on Wednesday that a deal on curbing Iran’s nuclear program was at risk of failing to provide adequate safeguards.
Obama, Nigeria’s Buhari to meet July 20, discuss Boko Haram
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20 to discuss fighting the Boko Haram militant group, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.
After Charleston shootings, poll highlights race dilemma for Republicans
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential contenders face a dilemma when talking about racial issues after last week’s racially motivated murders at a South Carolina church, as a new poll shows many Republican primary voters are less likely to see…
