Embattled New Jersey Governor Christie finds friendly crowd at familiar forum
STIRLING, New Jersey (Reuters) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has endured months of political fire for a traffic scandal that has brought down some top aides, visited a conservative corner of his state on Wednesday for a town hall intended t…
Insight: How Obama alums aim to turn Texas toward the Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – In one of the country’s most conservative states, newly hopeful Democrats measure their progress by ringing a bell.
Judge rules Texas same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – The Texas state ban on same-sex marriage was ruled unconstitutional on Wednesday by a U.S. federal judge, who declared a stay on the decision, meaning that the ban stays in effect.
U.S. defense officials report slow progress in sex assault battle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. military’s system for handling sexual assault cases is so inadequate that an Army private had to turn to the Internet to decide what to do after she was raped, the victim testified at an emotional Senate hearing on Wedne…
New Jersey judge orders convicted Trenton mayor to step down
TRENTON (Reuters) – A New Jersey county judge on Wednesday ordered Trenton Mayor Tony Mack to leave office following his conviction on federal corruption charges earlier this month.
Homeland Security chief grilled over Abu Dhabi travel clearance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers questioned Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Wednesday over a new federal program that allows airplane travelers arriving from Abu Dhabi in the Gulf to bypass domestic screening when they land in the Unite…
Credit Suisse CEO fights back on tax evasion claims
ZURICH (Reuters) – Credit Suisse’s chief executive will hit back at allegations the Swiss bank was a willing accomplice in U.S. tax evasion on Wednesday, blaming instead a small group of its private bankers for helping Americans conceal their wealth.
Kerry: US won’t take Venezuelan blame for things it hasn’t done
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is seeking to improve relations with Venezuela’s new government but will not stand by when Caracas falsely accuses it of stoking violence, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday, a day after Washin…
Rare protest disrupts U.S. Supreme Court session
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Supreme Court oral argument was disrupted on Wednesday by a rare outburst from a protester who assailed a 2010 ruling on campaign finance.
Arizona governor weighs fate of bill critics call anti-gay
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, under mounting pressure to veto a bill described by critics as a license to discriminate against gays in the name of religion, was due to meet with political groups on both sides of the issue on Wednesda…
