Maryland Governor Hogan diagnosed with an aggressive cancer
(Reuters) – Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan said on Monday he has an aggressive cancer of the lymph nodes but will continue to work during months of grueling chemotherapy.
Key Democratic senators back plan for U.S. trade legislation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate is headed toward showdown votes this week on legislation key to a Pacific trade pact, with some Democrats essential to passing the measure vowing to support it again and others undecided on whether to change their…
Supreme court to next issue rulings on Thursday, Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday did not issue rulings in its two most closely watched cases – gay marriage and a challenge to President Barack Obama’s healthcare law – and the justices will next release decisions on Thursday.
Pacific trade pact returns to Senate for second test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature Pacific trade pact faces another test in the Senate on Tuesday as legislation needed to close the deal returns for a second run through the chamber.
China aims to challenge U.S. air dominance: Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China is mounting a serious effort to challenge U.S. military superiority in air and space, forcing the Pentagon to seek new technologies and systems to stay ahead of its rapidly developing rival, Deputy Defense Secretary Robert …
Takata profit push may have harmed safety: Senate report
DETROIT (Reuters) – Air bag maker Takata Corp may have put profits before safety in a way that contributed to one of the biggest and most complex auto recalls ever, Democrats on a U.S. Senate committee said in a report released on Monday.
‘White rights’ group leader cited by South Carolina shooter donated to Republicans: reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of a white supremacist group cited by the alleged killer of nine people at a black South Carolina church last week has given thousands of dollars to several 2016 Republican presidential candidates, according to media rep…
Environmental groups sue Florida legislature over budget
MIAMI (Reuters) – Three environmentalist organizations sued the Florida legislature Monday, accusing lawmakers of defying a constitutional mandate and short-changing conservation land purchase and water protection projects.
Maryland Governor Hogan diagnosed with an aggressive cancer
(Reuters) – Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan said on Monday he has an aggressive cancer of the lymph nodes but will continue to work during months of grueling chemotherapy.
Key Democratic senators back plan for trade legislation
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate is headed toward showdown votes this week on legislation key to a Pacific trade pact, with some Democrats essential to passing the measure vowing to support it again and others undecided on whether to change their…
