Louisiana judge dismisses U.S. Senator Landrieu residency lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – A Louisiana judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the residency of U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, a Louisiana Democrat in the midst of a close reelection campaign.
Lawyer for gay rights to fill No. 3 position at U.S. Justice Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Justice Department lawyer who argued to overturn the nation’s ban on gay marriage will be promoted to the agency’s No. 3 position, Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement on Friday.
Contentious California gubernatorial debate turns to insults
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – The debate between Democratic California Governor Jerry Brown and his long-shot Republican opponent quickly turned to insults on Thursday, kicking off the state’s election season with disagreements over education, high-spe…
Florida officials seek to appeal ruling against gay marriage ban
MIAMI (Reuters) – Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday filed a notice of an appeal in federal court on Thursday challenging a ruling last month by a U.S. district judge that declared the state’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional.
Top Senate Republican: Obama needs ‘credible plan’ on Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Senate Republican said on Thursday President Barack Obama can expect bipartisan support in Congress if he offers a “credible plan” to go after Islamic State militants, as senior U.S. officials prepare to brief lawmakers o…
U.S. court rejects gay-marriage bans as ‘implausible’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court judge known for his outspoken views described arguments by Wisconsin and Indiana defending bans on gay marriage as “totally implausible” on Thursday, in a ruling in favor of same-sex couples.
Virginia ex-governor, wife found guilty in corruption trial
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – A federal jury on Thursday found former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife guilty of accepting sweetheart loans and lavish gifts from a businessman in exchange for promoting his company.
Calif. Governor Jerry Brown to debate long-shot challenger Kashkari
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown, a popular Democrat, will debate his long-shot Republican opponent Thursday night, kicking off the state’s election season early with anticipated scuffles over education, high-speed rail and…
Kansas election officials won’t let U.S. Senate candidate withdraw
KANSAS CITY Kan. (Reuters) – Kansas election officials said on Thursday that a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate cannot withdraw from the race as he intended, a ruling that could be good news for the Republican incumbent as well as Republican efforts to…
Obama administration sets briefings for Congress on Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration is dispatching senior intelligence officials and Secretary of State John Kerry to brief members of Congress and staff about the Islamic State militant group in the coming weeks, congre…
