US Equal Rights Amendment blocked again, a century after introduction
By Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Thursday fell short of the votes needed to enshrine equal…
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U.S. Sen. Manchin joins effort to repeal Biden solar tariff waiver
(Reuters) – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin on Wednesday threw his support behind a legislative effort to repeal President Joe Biden’s…
U.S. Senate votes to overturn heavy duty truck emissions rules
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to overturn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that aim to…
US Senate panel advances Biden’s labor secretary choice, opposed by gig worker apps
(This April 26 story has been corrected to show that the trade group Flex has not taken an official position…
U.S. targets Russia’s FSB, IRGC members over wrongful detention of Americans
By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russia’s domestic security service…
Thousands rally in Jerusalem in favor of planned judicial overhaul
By Dedi and Hayun JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in Jerusalem on Thursday to show support…
Senators urge Biden to enable agency to seize tankers of Iran oil
By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Saul WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Iran’s oil exports rise despite U.S. sanctions over its nuclear…
UN agency in Chad expects more refugees fleeing from Sudan
By Mahamat Ramadane N’DJAMENA (Reuters) – The head of the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) in Chad said it…
Analysis-DeSantis’ showdown with Disney carries political risk
By James Oliphant and Alexandra Ulmer (Reuters) -In his face-off with Walt Disney Co, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has frequently…
US to dedicate specially trained asylum officers to centers in Guatemala, Colombia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will dedicate specially trained asylum officers to new refugee centers in Guatemala and Colombia,…