New Democrats in U.S. Congress join trade opponents
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – More than half the new Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. Congress have signed a letter opposing the White House’s request for authority to fast-track trade deals and an ambitious Pacific trade pact.
Republicans face uphill battle on net neutrality bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Democrats on the Senate and House commerce committees on Wednesday signaled no interest in rushing to adopt “net neutrality” legislation before the Federal Communications Commission sets new Internet traffic rules next month…
Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi to join U.S. delegation to India
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – First Lady Michelle Obama will join President Barack Obama on his trip to India next week for Republic Day celebrations where they will be the guests of honor, White House officials confirmed on Wednesday.
U.S. Congress invites Netanyahu, Obama blindsided
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress without consulting President Barack Obama, and a White House spokesman questioned whether proto…
Virginia lawmaker who won election from jail faces new charges
RICHMOND, Va. (Reuters) – A Virginia state lawmaker who was re-elected last week while serving a jail sentence for a sex scandal was indicted on Wednesday on felony charges stemming from the case.
Supreme Court divided over housing discrimination case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared torn as it weighed a major civil rights case that could narrow the scope of discrimination claims made under the landmark Fair Housing Act.
Republican Rubio says will decide on White House bid in ‘due time’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he was still weighing whether to run for president or put his focus on his Senate re-election campaign.
Supreme Court backs former air marshal in whistleblower case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a former air marshal can seek whistleblower protections for disclosing sensitive information to the news media about the absence of security officers on certain flights.
Christie aims to grab spotlight in Iowa with Romney, Bush absent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Jumping in while potential rivals Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are absent, Chris Christie will try to grab the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday at the first big gathering of likely 2016 Republican presidential contenders.
White House to ‘reserve judgment’ on Netanyahu visit to Congress
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The White House said on Tuesday that it has not yet spoken with Israeli government officials about the plans of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to address a joint meeting of Congress on Feb. 11 and reserv…
