Members of Congress who are leaving office
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Forty-five representatives and senators have announced plans to leave their seats in Congress before November congressional elections, including 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats.
Supreme Court declines to hear poker case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to weigh whether poker is a contest of skill or luck, meaning people can still be prosecuted under federal law for organizing games.
Supreme Court declines challenges to gun laws
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to wade into the politically volatile issue of gun control by leaving intact three court rulings rejecting challenges to federal and state laws.
Attorney General seeks national standard to protect against identity theft
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Attorney General Eric Holder, citing the recent massive data theft at retailer Target Corp, urged Congress on Monday to enact a national standard for notifying consumers about such breaches.
California lawmaker due to surrender on bribery, corruption charges
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A California state senator was expected to surrender to federal authorities on Monday to face charges that he took bribes from a businessman and from undercover FBI agents posing as Hollywood film executives to steer legislation…
Zimbabwe deports former U.S. congressman Reynolds over expired visa
HARARE (Reuters) – Former U.S. congressman Mel Reynolds was deported from Zimbabwe on Sunday after he pleaded guilty to staying in the southern African country on an expired visa, a senior immigration official said on Monday.
Pentagon to propose shrinking Army, scrapping some jets: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will propose on Monday a reduction in the size of the U.S. Army to its smallest size since before World War Two and scrapping a class of Air Force attack jets, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Obama to ambitious governors: ‘Make yourselves at home’ in White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama invited state governors, some eyeing runs at the presidency in 2016 and beyond, to “make yourselves at home” during a black-tie dinner at the White House on Sunday honoring governors in town for an annual m…
Obama adviser Rice has no regrets on 2012 Benghazi comments
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s national security adviser, Susan Rice, said on Sunday she was not “100 percent correct” in her remarks after the deadly 2012 attack on a U.S. compound in Libya, but called it patently false to say she int…
George W. Bush launches program to help veterans transition from war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President George W. Bush on Sunday promoted a new initiative to help veterans transition back to civilian life and aid in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
