U.S. says to work with, fund Palestinian unity government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Monday it plans to work with and fund the new Palestinian unity government formed after an agreement by the Fatah and Hamas factions, and Israel immediately voiced its disappointment with the U.S. decisi…
Supreme court to review Alabama redistricting plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh a challenge to Alabama’s most recent redistricting plan for state elections over allegations it diminishes the influence of black voters.
New York Mayor de Blasio belatedly begins move to Gracie Mansion
NEW YORK (Reuters) – More than five months after he was sworn in as mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio is leaving behind his modest Brooklyn home and moving to Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence, his wife announced in a blog post on Monday.
State attorneys general forced into spotlight on marriage debate
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As courts across the United States strike down state bans on same-sex marriage, the emotionally charged debate over who should be allowed to marry has landed in the laps of state attorneys general.
Next up at the ballot box: Undreaming California
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Creating the state of California took a revolt that led to the short-lived Bear Republic, a war with Mexico, and various international treaties. Now, some northern natives hope to take it apart, starting with a couple of ballo…
UAW meets to select new president, consider dues increase
DETROIT (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union opened a four-day convention on Monday where 1,100 members will select a new president and decide whether to approve the first dues increase since 1967.
U.S. lawmakers question aid to new Palestinian unity government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. lawmakers said on Monday that they would be reluctant to send aid to the new unity government between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian Liberation Organization and the Islamist group Hamas.
Afghan president fumes at prisoner deal made behind his back: source
KABUL (Reuters) – The Afghan president is angry at being kept in the dark over a deal to free five Taliban leaders in exchange for a captured U.S. soldier, and accuses Washington of failing to back a peace plan for the war-torn country, a senior source…
Senator plans bill to offer military veterans option on medical care
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he will introduce legislation this week that would offer military veterans the option of private medical care, rather than endure long waits at facilities under the troubled Veterans Aff…
In Europe, Obama gets second chance to explain his Russia policy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama heads to Warsaw, Brussels, Paris and Normandy this week where he is expected to elaborate on the U.S. commitment to counter Russian moves against Ukraine and reassure nervous allies the United States has th…
