Obama administration asks judge to speed up immigration decision
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration asked a federal judge in Texas to decide by Monday whether he will put on hold his prior decision to block the White House’s executive orders on immigration, or at least limit the impact to Texas.
Senate Iran debate postponed after Democrats object
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday postponed plans to debate and vote next week on a bill requiring President Barack Obama to submit any nuclear agreement with Iran to Congress for approval.
Wisconsin Assembly debate begins on right-to-work bill
MADISON, Wis. (Reuters) – Wisconsin lawmakers on Thursday began a final debate on a measure supported by Republican Governor Scott Walker that would prohibit private-sector workers from being required to join a union or pay dues when working under unio…
Review of Hillary Clinton emails to take months: U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A growing controversy over Democrat Hillary Clinton’s use of personal email for work while she was U.S. secretary of state could drag on for months, threatening to cloud the expected launch of her 2016 presidential campaign.
Senate Democrats step up pressure for vote on attorney general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democrats on Thursday wrote a formal letter to Republicans urging them to hold a vote to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. attorney general.
Boehner, other top House members urge weapons for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner and other senior Republican and Democratic House members urged U.S. President Barack Obama to quickly authorize lethal weapons for Ukraine as it battles Russian-backed separatist…
Ex-local TV anchor Kathleen Matthews plans House run: Politico
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kathleen Matthews, a former longtime television anchor in the Washington area turned Marriott International executive, plans to run for the congressional seat held by Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, according to Poli…
Hillary Clinton’s focus on women’s pay may resonate broadly: poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that about two-thirds of Americans believe men are generally paid more than women, a finding that suggests that Democrat Hillary Clinton’s message on pay inequality could resonate broadly with Americans…
Congress’ backing of Netanyahu on Iran more show than substance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the U.S. Congress generated loud applause and worldwide headlines, it is unlikely to lead to new legislation or a shift in U.S. policy toward Iran.
U.S. Representative Van Hollen of Maryland announces Senate run
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said on Wednesday he would run in 2016 for the U.S. Senate seat held by fellow Democrat Barbara Mikulski, who is retiring.
