Immigration could set stage for big U.S. budget showdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Conservatives in the U.S. Congress who object to President Barack Obama’s immigration policies are threatening to tie a must-pass budget bill to the issue, making for a possible showdown in September and raising the specter of a …
U.S. State Department lawyer Benes is latest Keystone XL player to go
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. State Department lawyer who played a key role in the Keystone XL pipeline review is moving on, sources said on Wednesday, the latest departure of a senior official involved with the long-delayed project.
Gay marriage issue lands at Florida Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) – The hot topic of same-sex marriage was sent to the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case brought by two women appealing a Tampa judge’s denial of their divorce petition.
Death certificates would reflect gender identity under California bill
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – Death certificates in California would be changed to reflect the gender identity of people at the time of their death rather than their sex at birth under a bill passed by lawmakers on Wednesday, the latest effort by the s…
Defense rests in former Virginia governor’s corruption trial
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Defense lawyers rested their case on Wednesday as the corruption and fraud trial of former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife neared its end.
Bill Clinton to stump for Maine governor hopeful
PORTLAND Maine (Reuters) – Former President Bill Clinton will come to Maine on Tuesday to campaign for the Democratic candidate for governor, Mike Michaud, party officials announced this week, shining a national spotlight on one of the most closely con…
Arizona treasurer claims victory in Republican primary for governor
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona state treasurer and businessman Doug Ducey claimed victory on Tuesday in the race to be the Republican nominee to replace outgoing Governor Jan Brewer, who has clashed repeatedly with the White House over illegal immigration…
California Senate approves measure banning warrantless drone surveillance
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The California State Senate passed legislation on Tuesday imposing strict regulations on how law enforcement and other government agencies can use drones, a move supporters said will protect privacy and prevent warrantless sur…
Mexican president thanks California for aiding undocumented migrants
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto thanked California on Thursday for improving the lives of immigrants from his country, including legalizing drivers’ licenses for undocumented migrants and making it easier for them to …
Ex-Virginia governor spars with prosecutor in corruption trial
RICHMOND Va. (Reuters) – Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell said on Tuesday a federal prosecutor was “completely off base” to suggest that he had provided help to a dietary supplement businessman in exchange for loans.
