Trump eyes shift to policy as convention looms
Trump signals a policy focused pivot as the 2016 race tightens after a Wisconsin setback. Clinton presses Sanders on economic inequality while Sanders rides a string of wins but lags in delegates. Cruz eyes a contested convention amid Trump’s shrinking lead as delegates and dates tighten the path to July.
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Halliburton Baker Hughes merger challenged by DOJ
The Justice Department sues to block Halliburton from buying Baker Hughes in a $35 billion deal arguing it would raise prices and reduce innovation in 23 markets for drill bits fluids and drilling expertise. The action follows concerns about competition with Schlumberger. Most funds target CDC NIH and USAID efforts on Zika research and response.
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Missouri Republicans push religious liberty bills amid gay marriage fallout
Missouri lawmakers join about a dozen states pursuing protections for those who refuse service to same sex couples on religious grounds. The moves risk business backlash while expanding religious liberty shields for clerks, photographers, florists, bakers, hall operators, and others. Some measures pass, but many stall or fail with Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee examples cited. Mississippi already signed a broad law shielding religious beliefs from penalties, influencing wedding related services and adoption.
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White House shifts 589 million to fight Zika virus
Federal money left from the Ebola effort will now target the Zika threat. In Salt Lake City U.S. District Judge Ted Stewart weighs a request to delay Lyle Jeffs's jail release as he faces trial in a multimillion-dollar food stamp fraud scheme. About two dozen members of the Utah Arizona border polygamous sect attended the hearing.
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First Syrians leave for U S under resettlement surge
The first Syrian family resettled under a fast track operation left Jordan for Kansas City Missouri. Ahmad al Abboud with wife and five children spoke of gratitude to Jordan and hope for a better life in America. The surge aims to push 10 000 Syrians to U S by Sept 30 with a three month processing window.
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