Fight for U.S. Senate control may not end on Election Day
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The fight for control of the U.S. Senate could last far past the Nov. 4 election, with possible run-offs in Louisiana and Georgia and surprising surges by independent candidates in Kansas and South Dakota creating new uncertainty…
Labor group suing Wisconsin Governor Walker to raise minimum wage
(Reuters) – A labor group in Wisconsin on Monday said it is suing Gov. Scott Walker to force him to raise the state’s minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Christian right key to Republican performance in U.S. midterms
SPRINGDALE Ark. (Reuters) – If Republicans win control of the Senate in the midterm elections they should say a prayer of thanks for Christian conservatives.
Obama plans executive actions to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will launch a series of executive actions on Monday to strengthen U.S. advanced manufacturing, including a $300 million investment in three technologies considered crucial to the country’s industrial compet…
Christian right will still turn out for Republicans in U.S. midterms
SPRINGDALE Ark. (Reuters) – If Republicans win control of the Senate in the midterm elections they should say a prayer of thanks for Christian conservatives.
Waiting on Jeb: Will another Bush run for the White House in 2016?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Jeb Bush’s flirtation with a possible run for the White House in 2016 has been so low key that some in his party aren’t convinced he’s prepared to take on the challenge.
Violent Islamist propaganda inspiring attacks in U.S.: Senator Feinstein
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said recent “lone wolf” terrorism attacks show that propaganda from groups like Islamic State are inspiring attacks on U.S. soil.
Mississippi Supreme Court rejects McDaniel Senate primary challenge
JACKSON Miss. (Reuters) – The Mississippi Supreme Court on Friday rejected a Republican primary challenge by former U.S. Senate candidate Chris McDaniel, possibly ending his legal effort to overturn the June result that he alleged was stolen by incumbe…
U.S. judge blocks New Jersey sports betting law
(Reuters) – A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday blocking a New Jersey law that would have allowed legal betting on sporting events.
Pentagon official upbeat on streamlining U.S. military acquisitions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon and Congress have better-than-ever odds of reaching agreement on how to streamline myriad overlapping laws that slow the process for buying military equipment and services, a top Defense Department official said.
