Supreme Court rejects Louisiana gay marriage case, takes no action on four others
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, which is in the midst of deciding whether to take up the issue of gay marriage, on Monday declined to take an early look at a challenge to Louisiana’s state ban.
Big fiscal mess awaits new Illinois governor
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois’ new governor, Bruce Rauner, will begin tackling perhaps the biggest fiscal mess in the nation, and the worst his state has seen in decades, when he is sworn in Monday.
Kerry, departing India, unhurt in motorcade shunt, says U.S. official
AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was unhurt on Monday in a minor accident involving his motorcade as it headed to the airport at the end of his visit to India, his spokesperson Jen Psaki said.
Christie may reach for reset button in New Jersey state of state
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, under pressure to decide whether to seek the Republican nomination for president in 2016, has a chance next week to reset his governorship after being stymied all year by national controversies a…
Illinois inauguration raises questions of corporate influence
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Incoming Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner campaigned as a reformer of the state’s often corrupt politics.
Two anti-torture protesters arrested at Dick Cheney’s house
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two protesters were arrested at the McLean, Virginia, home of former Vice President Dick Cheney on Saturday after 20 demonstrators, some in orange prison jumpsuits, walked onto his property to mark the 13th anniversary of the ope…
Former Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa shows interest in Senate seat
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a Democrat known for championing public transportation projects, indicated on Saturday he is considering a run to succeed U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, who has ruled out seeking re-el…
Iowa Republican leaders say they will continue straw poll
DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) – Iowa Republicans will hold an unofficial poll this summer to gauge how the party’s presidential hopefuls are faring before the state chooses a candidate for president in 2016, party leaders said on Saturday.
Two anti-torture protesters arrested at Dick Cheney’s house
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two protesters were arrested at the McLean, Virginia, home of former Vice President Dick Cheney on Saturday after 20 demonstrators, some in orange prison jumpsuits, walked onto his property to mark the 14th anniversary of the ope…
Obama turns focus to Internet security, privacy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will highlight plans next week to protect American consumers and businesses from cyber threats, a month after the most high-profile hacking attack on a U.S. company.
