Tea Party faces uphill battle in latest round of Republican primaries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in six states will choose candidates on Tuesday for some of November’s top congressional election races, including another round of crucial U.S. Senate primaries between the Republican establishment and Tea Party favorites…
Fed’s Plosser warns rate hike may come sooner than expected
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A strengthening U.S. economy may force the central bank to hike rates “sooner rather than later” to stay ahead of inflation, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Charles Plosser said on Tuesday.
Anti-Obama author D’Souza pleads guilty to campaign finance violation
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a campaign finance law violation, avoiding a trial that had been expected to begin the same day in a Manhattan federal court.
Obama to discuss U.S. investment with corporate executives
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will gather executives from several major international companies including Ford Motor Co and Deutshe Lufthansa AG on Tuesday to discuss a White House initiative to encourage investment in the United States…
Pennsylvania businessman leads Democratic polls ahead of primary
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pennsylvania Democrats will vote in a primary election on Tuesday to choose a candidate to face off against Republican Governor Tom Corbett in the November election.
Sperm donor or parent? Check the box on California form
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A bill aimed at protecting the parental and adoptive rights of same-sex couples in California passed a key legislative hurdle on Monday in an effort to close gaps in a state law that have led to at least one high-profile legal…
Same-sex couples wed in Oregon after gay marriage ban lifted
PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) – Gay and lesbian couples clamored to be among the first in Oregon to exchange wedding vows on Monday after a federal judge struck down a state ban on same-sex marriage, sparking a day of celebration amid flowers, cakes and h…
White House vows CIA will not use vaccine programs for covert ops
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House promised on Monday that the CIA will not use immunization programs for its operations following a complaint that the spy agency used such a campaign in its hunt for Osama bin Laden.
NSA data-gathering may run into California roadblock
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – The federal government would need a warrant from a judge if it wants the cooperation of California officials in searching residents’ cellphone and computer records, under a bill making its way through the state legisl…
McConnell will have to pivot after likely Kentucky primary win
LOUISVILLE (Reuters) – Facing a challenge from a Tea Party candidate in this year’s race to fill his Senate seat, Mitch McConnell has sought to appeal to conservative Republicans by stressing his pro-gun, anti-immigration and anti-abortion stance. He h…
