U.S. senators release final sentencing reform bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A revised criminal justice reform bill moved closer to a full U.S. Senate vote on Thursday when it gained support from more Republicans after being stalled for months in Congress.
House Speaker Ryan invites India’s Modi to address Congress
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to a joint session of Congress when he visits Washington in June, the top House Republican said on Thursday.
Pentagon chief would back lifting restrictions on U.S. arms to Vietnam
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday he would support lifting restrictions on the sale of weapons to Vietnam, in the latest sign of thawing ties between former enemies whose focus has shifted in recent years to China’s military buildup.
Biden visits Iraq for talks with officials, show of support
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday to show support for the government as it builds on wins against Islamic State amid the distractions of a political crisis.
Wealthy, educated voters fuel Trump’s East Coast sweep
WASHINGTON/BETHESDA, Md. (Reuters) – Wealthy, well-educated voters helped carry Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump to victory in this week’s East Coast primaries, a demographic the famously blunt-spoken billionaire had struggled to attract in the past.
Trump breaks taboos, attacks Clinton on gender issue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump waded into politically risky territory this week when he accused Democrat Hillary Clinton of exploiting her gender to win votes and said she would have little support if she were not a woman.
Former Kentucky governor says successor may be target of FBI probe
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) – Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear on Wednesday accused his successor Matt Bevin of threatening lawmakers and said such actions may be the target of a federal investigation.
Hastert loses one Illinois pension, keeps another after sentencing
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois stripped former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert of his teacher’s pension on Wednesday, but his sentencing for a federal financial crime linked to past sex abuse will not cost him a second, more lucrative state pension.
Elections get dirty as adult filmmakers set up political action committee
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California politics got a bit more racy on Wednesday, as producers and actors in the adult film business said they had formed a political action committee, or PAC, to fight a ballot initiative to require the use of condoms when shooting explicit sex scenes.
Trump rhetoric shows need to remake case for trade: Zoellick
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Embarrassed by Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Mexico, former World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Wednesday it is time to “remake” the case for free trade in the United States.
Tennessee law to allow counselors to deny service based on beliefs
(Reuters) – Tennessee’s Republican governor on Wednesday signed a law allowing mental health counselors to refuse service to patients on “sincerely held principles,” the latest in a string of U.S. state measures criticized as discriminatory against the gay community.
Ackman, Valeant pledge reforms after spiking drug prices
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Activist investor William Ackman promised U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday that he will urge the board of Valeant Pharmaceuticals to reduce the high prices of four life-saving drugs that are now at the heart of two congressional probes.
Ryan wants to end Obamacare cost protections for sick consumers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan called on Wednesday for an end to Obamacare’s financial protections for people with serious medical conditions, saying these consumers should be placed in state high-risk pools.
Clinton sole presidential hopeful to attend Asian American forum
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Democrat Hillary Clinton is the only presidential contender scheduled to attend a reception next week organized by a leading political association of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as she seeks to consolidate her support from minority voters.
Carly’s croon sparks bewilderment, criticism on social media
(Reuters) – Carly Fiorina was so happy to be named U.S. presidential hopeful Ted Cruz’s running mate, she broke into song during her acceptance speech. But the chorus that greeted her on social media was anything but complimentary.
Maine official approves ballot initiative on marijuana legalization
(Reuters) – A Maine state official on Wednesday validated a petition by pro-marijuana activists that would allow the state’s voters to determine whether to make recreational use of the drug legal in the northeasternmost U.S. state.
Alabama city makes bathroom access by gender identity a crime
(Reuters) – An Alabama city appears to be the first in the country to specify criminal penalties for violators of an ordinance requiring people to use bathrooms that match the gender on their birth certificates, civil rights groups said on Wednesday.
Sanders says to lay off hundreds of campaign workers: NY Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday he is planning to lay off hundreds of campaign workers nationwide and focus on winning in California, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Iran nuclear deal fight threatens Senate spending bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A battle over implementation of the Iran nuclear deal erupted on the U.S. Senate floor on Wednesday as Democrats maneuvered to block a Republican amendment stopping the Obama administration from buying heavy water from Tehran.
Obama to visit Flint, Michigan to hear about water crisis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will visit Flint, Michigan next week to hear from residents about the drinking water crisis, the White House said on Wednesday.
Republican Cruz to name Fiorina as his No. 2: media report
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday was expected to announce that former business executive Carly Fiorina will be his vice presidential running mate if he wins his party’s nomination, ABC affiliate WMUR reported, citing unnamed sources.
House Speaker Ryan: All options open on Zika funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday said a range of options to provide funds to fight Zika, adding that lawmakers take the threat seriously but have not yet decided the best way to allocate resources to prevent and combat the deadly virus.
Email privacy bill headed for House approval
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The House of Representatives was expected to vote on Wednesday to require law enforcement authorities to get a search warrant before asking technology companies to hand over old emails, with the bill’s Senate prospects unclear.
Republican presidential candidate Cruz to make announcement at 4 p.m.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said he will make a major announcement at 4 p.m. on Wednesday but gave no other details.
U.S. diplomat Nuland says optimistic about Ukraine reforms
KIEV (Reuters) – U.S Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said on Wednesday she was encouraged by signs of commitment to reform from Ukraine’s new government and urged Kiev to start jailing corrupt officials.
Republican donor backs clean energy senators with digital campaign
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican political donor said on Wednesday he would spend “seven figures” on a targeted digital campaign backing two senators who support clean energy policies, which could help tip the balance in their tight November re-election races.
Former House Speaker Hastert to be sentenced on Wednesday
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert could be sent to prison for up to 5 years when he is sentenced on Wednesday by a federal judge for a financial crime related to accusations of sexual abuse when he was a high school wrestling coach decades ago.
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