Senate approves measure to kill Obama-era contractor rule
(Reuters) – Republicans in the U.S. Senate passed a measure to eliminate an Obama administration rule that would require prospective federal contractors to report violations of more than a dozen U.S. labor and employment laws.
Democrats fight Trump-backed U.S. healthcare plan, Ryan defends it
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats mounted a fierce uphill battle on Wednesday to thwart a Republican plan backed by President Donald Trump to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, even as the legislation also drew fire from a top medical group and dissat…
Storms, tornadoes rake Midwest as high winds fuel prairie fires
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A line of thunderstorms packing hail and isolated tornadoes rumbled across the Midwest from Oklahoma to Minnesota on Monday as wind-fueled prairie fires forced thousands of people from their homes in Colorado and Kansas.
U.S. high court action leaves transgender students in legal limbo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Transgender students at U.S. public schools were left in legal limbo on Monday about whether a federal anti-discrimination law enables them to use the bathroom of their choice after the Supreme Court sidestepped a major ruling on…
Father of slain soldier who criticized Trump says travel rights reviewed
(Reuters) – The father of an American soldier killed in Iraq who came under criticism last year from then-candidate Donald Trump said he has canceled a speaking engagement in Toronto after being notified that his U.S. travel privileges were under revie…
Afghan family, detained in California despite visas, to be released: lawyer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A family of refugees from Afghanistan detained by immigration officials at Los Angeles International Airport last week even though they held valid visas will be released, their attorney said Monday.
U.S. high court gives Nevada double murderer chance to show judge bias
(Reuters) – A Nevada death row inmate will get a second chance to show that his 1996 double-murder conviction was tainted because the trial judge was under investigation at the time for allegedly taking bribes, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
New York City reaches new deal over police surveillance of Muslims
(Reuters) – New York City’s police department has agreed to a new settlement in a lawsuit accusing it of illegally targeting Muslims for surveillance, according to court papers filed on Monday, after a federal judge rejected an earlier deal.
Texas lieutenant governor calls on Christians to support bathroom bill
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The Texas lieutenant governor said on Monday he has enlisted Christian pastors statewide to help him win approval for legislation heading to a state Senate committee this week that limits access to public restrooms for transge…
Trump maintains confidence in FBI head amid wiretap friction
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump still has confidence in FBI Director James Comey, the White House said on Monday, despite his assertiveness in challenging Trump’s claim that the Obama administration wiretapped him during the 2016 ele…
