Gay rights advocates in Alabama sue for right to marriage licenses
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Alabama said on Tuesday she will hear arguments later this week on whether to force a local judge to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a day after officials in most of the state refused to do so in defiance of the…
Jeb Bush talks immigration, education, releases emails as he eyes 2016 bid
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – In a visit to Florida’s state capital on Tuesday, Republican Jeb Bush focused on the politically explosive topics of immigration and education reform, while emails were released from his time as governor there in an effort…
Judge rules for NSA in warrantless search case
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the National Security Agency in a lawsuit challenging the interception of Internet communications without a warrant, according to a court filing.
White House issues veto threat for House bills on tax breaks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House on Tuesday issued formal veto threats for two U.S. House of Representatives bills, one that would permanently extend certain tax breaks for small businesses, and the other that would make permanent the current tax…
Republicans eye bill to limit U.S. rescues of failing banks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives and Senate are discussing a joint effort to repeal a key section of the landmark Wall Street reform law, seeking to limit the U.S. government’s role in supporting financial ins…
Senate panel backs Carter for Secretary for Defense
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee voted 25-0 on Tuesday to back Ashton Carter as President Barack Obama’s next Secretary of Defense, paving the way for what is expected to be an easy confirmation in the full Senate as soon…
Republicans hit impasse on security, immigration bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional Republicans hit an impasse on Tuesday over a Homeland Security funding bill that would block President Barack Obama’s immigration actions, with Senate leaders suggesting the House of Representatives try another…
Gay rights advocates in Alabama sue for right to marriage licenses
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge in Alabama said on Tuesday she will hear arguments later this week on whether to force a local judge to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a day after officials in most of the state refused to do so in defiance of the…
U.S. lawmakers put currency cheating on trade agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled bipartisan legislation to stop trading partners from manipulating exchange rates, and a senior Democrat vowed to keep pushing for rules against currency cheating in trade deals.
Pentagon defends 2016 budget request that exceeds spending caps
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) – Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work on Tuesday defended the Pentagon’s decision to ask Congress for a 2016 budget that far exceeds federal spending caps, saying several years of cuts have hurt the military’s ability to mo…
