U.S. justices revive challenge to Ohio election law on false statements
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived a challenge by two conservative groups that contend an Ohio law imposing fines for making knowingly false statements about political candidates violates their right to free speech.
Hillary Clinton says U.S. needs woman in charge like Germany has Merkel
BERLIN (Reuters) – Hillary Clinton has told a German magazine the United States should follow Germany, where Angela Merkel is chancellor, and have a woman in charge.
Republican gains in November may boost chances of U.S. trade deals
(Reuters) – American companies can expect progress on some critical U.S. trade initiatives if the Republican Party takes control of both houses of the U.S. Congress this November.
Can a Louisianan unite warring U.S. Republican factions?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Louisiana conservative seeking to be the No.3 Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives has the potential to be a bridge between the party’s leadership and Tea Party rebels.
After oil, natural gas may be next on North American rails
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As politicians debate the dangers of a massive increase in oil carried by rail in North America, railroads and energy producers are considering the same for natural gas.
California lawmakers approve budget to fund rail, preschool
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – The California State Assembly approved a $156.4 billion budget plan on Sunday that includes funding for a controversial high-speed rail project and preschool education for low-income children.
Biden to meet Central America leaders about child migrant wave
RANCHO MIRAGE Calif. (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will go to Guatemala on Friday to meet Central American leaders about the influx of unaccompanied minors illegally entering the United States, senior administration officials said on Sunday…
No. 2 U.S. diplomat to take part in Iran nuclear talks this week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The No. 2 U.S. diplomat will travel to Vienna this week to take part in talks over Iran’s nuclear program, the State Department said on Sunday.
Defeated U.S. Congress leader Cantor leaves political options open
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional leader Eric Cantor took to the airwaves on Sunday to try to rebuild his political reputation after a stunning primary election loss that has shaken the Republican Party, and refused to rule out a future run for…
Three Massachusetts Democrats to compete in gubernatorial primary
Boston (Reuters) – Massachusetts Democrats nominated state Attorney General Martha Coakley, state Treasurer Steven Grossman and former U.S. health care official Donald Berwick to run against each other in the state’s September primary for the governor’…