John Whitesides

Federal shutdown hits bitter Virginia governor’s race

August 24, 2021 at 8:53 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown spilled on Tuesday into the bitter governor's race in Virginia, where Republican Ken Cuccinelli hopes to avoid political damage from the federal closure...

Federal shutdown hits bitter Virginia governor’s race

May 23, 2019 at 9:20 p.m.

Analysis: Republicans could see more bruising Senate primaries

August 24, 2021 at 6:23 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Liz Cheney's decision to challenge Wyoming U.S. Senator Mike Enzi in a Republican primary next year sets up the type of divisive, intraparty fight that Republican leaders...

North Dakota clinic is on front lines of abortion-rights battle

August 24, 2021 at 6:10 p.m.

FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - The signs outside the Red River Women's Clinic in downtown Fargo suggest a place under siege: "It is a federal crime to block the entrance...

North Dakota clinic is on front lines of abortion-rights battle

May 23, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.

FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - The signs outside the Red River Women's Clinic in downtown Fargo suggest a place under siege: "It is a federal crime to block the entrance...

Democrat predicts House will pass Senate immigration bill

August 24, 2021 at 5:38 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled House of Representatives will bow to political pressure and pass the immigration bill approved by the Democratic-led Senate by the end of the year, Democratic...

Democrat predicts House will pass Senate immigration bill

May 23, 2019 at 9:15 p.m.

Government launches review of possible damage to security caused by leaks

August 24, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has launched an internal review of the potential damage to national security from leaks about U.S. surveillance efforts, as a group of senators and technology...

Reports on surveillance of Americans fuel debate over privacy, security

August 24, 2021 at 4:22 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The debate over whether the government is violating citizens' privacy rights while trying to protect them from terrorism escalated dramatically on Thursday amid reports that authorities have...

New IRS chief tells Congress he will clean up tax agency

August 24, 2021 at 4:16 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new chief of the Internal Revenue Service told Congress on Monday the tax-collecting agency would fully investigate and repair the problems that led to the inappropriate...

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