Politics Dec 31 Carson staffers quit, question his readiness for White House DES MOINES, Iowa — Several top aides to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson resigned on Thursday, citing frustration with the influence of the retired neurosurgeon's business manager and questioning his readiness for the White House.
Politics Nov 21 Ben Carson questions claims of racial bias by police Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says he is still waiting to see evidence of racial bias by police forces in the U.S.
Politics Nov 17 Adviser acknowledges Carson struggling with foreign policy Some advisers to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson say he is struggling to grasp the complexities of foreign policy, his closest confident said Tuesday, acknowledging their frustration while adding the political newcomer is making progress.
Politics Nov 07 With attacks on Clinton, Democratic race enters new phase The Democratic primary race entered a new phase on Friday night, with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Gov. Martin O'Malley escalating their criticism of front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Politics Nov 05 Ben Carson stands by statement that Egyptian pyramids built to store grain Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Thursday stood by his belief that Egypt's great pyramids were built by the Biblical figure Joseph to store grain — not as tombs for pharaohs.
Politics Oct 10 Trump building up team in effort to court Southern voters Donald Trump is a brash New Yorker who knows the path to the Republican presidential nomination runs through a swath of Southern states where residents pride themselves on graciousness and gentility.
Politics Oct 03 Fiorina makes claims on Planned Parenthood a campaign centerpiece Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has spent the last two weeks repeating an erroneous description of videos secretly recorded by anti-abortion activists. That seems bound to continue as she makes her opposition to Planned Parenthood a centerpiece of her 2016…
Politics Sep 17 Fiorina looking to capitalize on another strong debate performance WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina finds herself in a position to build on a strong debate performance for the second time in six weeks, enjoying rave reviews for demonstrating a command of policy details, while also taking on…
Politics Aug 29 Experts say Republican candidates’ rhetoric on China overlooks reality Republican presidential candidates this week doled out tough talk on the U.S.'s economic relationship with China, but experts say the rhetoric doesn't align with the realities of ties with the country, even if it does make for nifty campaign soundbites.
Nation Jul 29 In swing state Florida, Clinton calls for Cuba embargo’s end Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday called on the GOP-run Congress to end the trade embargo the U.S. has imposed on Cuba since 1962.