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US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

Tuesday, May 12 by SRN News

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - Two U.S. House Democrats asked Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Tuesday to disclose if he or the company offered to make changes to CNN's coverage of President Donald Trump in exchange for approval of a tie-up... Read More.

FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

Tuesday, May 12 by SRN News

By Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary plans to resign on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the situation, the latest leadership change at the federal health department which comes after weeks of public speculation and... Read More.

President Trump leaves for high-stakes summit with China’s President

Tuesday, May 12 by SRN News

(WASHINGTON) - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing May 14th and 15th in a closely watched summit that could steer U.S.-China ties amid rising global tensions. Key items on the agenda include trade disputes, technology and artificial intelligence, Taiwan security,... Read More.

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

Tuesday, May 12 by SRN News

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival after a disastrous set of results in local elections for his Labour Party last week. Dozens of Labour lawmakers are calling on Starmer to resign. A resignation announcement could possibly come after a Cabinet... Read More.

Democrats battle for open Omaha House seat as Republicans aim to hold majority

Tuesday, May 12 by SRN News

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - Voters in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District head to the polls on Tuesday to select their nominees to replace outgoing Republican Representative Don Bacon. The open Omaha-area seat is one of Democrats' best pickup opportunities outside of newly... Read More.

Missouri’s new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting

Monday, May 11 by SRN News

Missouri's top court is hearing an important legal challenge Tuesday to one of President Donald Trump's earliest redistricting successes while lawmakers in Louisiana and South Carolina weigh whether to become the most recent Republican states to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the midterm... Read More.

Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district

Monday, May 11 by SRN News

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The fate of Nebraska's "blue dot" - a small, but significant factor in presidential politics - will take center stage Tuesday as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state's high-profile 2nd District. The Omaha-area district, where Republican U.S.... Read More.

What to know about states’ efforts to limit corporate donations in politics

Monday, May 11 by SRN News

HONOLULU (AP) - Two states could try a new way to reduce the influence of corporations and hard-to-track "dark money" groups that have been able to spend unlimited amounts on politics since the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling. Hawaii lawmakers... Read More.

Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules

Monday, May 11 by SRN News

A Montana judge has blocked the state from limiting voter registration on Election Day, concluding the move would disproportionately harm Native American and young voters. The ruling prevents a law that was enacted last year by the Republican-controlled Legislature from being enforced that would... Read More.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Monday, May 11 by SRN News

By Nolan D. McCaskill May 11 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, on Monday cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate, moving him closer to Senate confirmation and a smooth handoff from... Read More.

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US House lawmakers press Paramount CEO on Warner Brothers acquisition

FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

President Trump leaves for high-stakes summit with China’s President

The Latest: Starmer fights for political survival as calls for his resignation grow in UK

Democrats battle for open Omaha House seat as Republicans aim to hold majority

Missouri’s new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting

Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state’s ‘blue dot’ district

What to know about states’ efforts to limit corporate donations in politics

Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

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