Aug 02 Obama and Singapore's prime minister tout TPP trade pact By Matthew Pennington and Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama found common cause with the leader of Singapore in the face of growing political headwinds against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, warning that to "pull up a drawbridge" on trade would only hurt the United States and… Continue reading
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Aug 01 Watch 11:09 Khizr Khan: As candidate for the highest office, Trump needs tolerance for criticism By PBS News Hour Khizr and Ghazala Khan, a Muslim-American couple whose 27-year-old son died as a soldier during the Iraq War, stood before the Democratic National Convention last week to share their loss and criticize Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins recaps the political feud… Continue watching
Aug 01 Why Khizr Khan pulled out his copy of the U.S. Constitution on stage at the DNC By Daniel Bush Donald Trump should show more “patience and tolerance” for criticism, according to Khizr Khan, the father of a slain U.S. soldier who has come under attack from Trump after rebuking the Republican nominee at the DNC last week. In an… Continue reading
Aug 01 Republicans stand with fallen soldier's family but still endorse Trump By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Prominent Republicans are speaking out Monday against their own presidential candidate after he chose to scuffle with the grieving parents of a decorated Army veteran killed in Iraq. Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the bereaved parents… Continue reading
Aug 01 Koch-backed group targets Democrats in 3 Senate races By Steve Peoples, Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A group backed by billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch is investing nearly $4 million in an advertising campaign attacking Democrats in three of the nation's top Senate contests. Continue reading
Aug 01 Poll: Regardless of vote, Americans see division By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press NEW YORK — Neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump is seen as likely to unify the U.S. if elected, but pessimism about the Republican candidate is far greater, according to a poll released Monday that reflects deep division in the… Continue reading
Aug 01 Trump suggests U.S. accept Russia's annexation of Crimea By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump is suggesting the U.S. accept Russia's annexation of Crimea if it would lead to better relations with Moscow and stronger cooperation in fighting Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Aug 01 Flood help weighs heavily in West Virginia governor's race By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After deadly floods washed thousands of West Virginians out of their homes last month, about 700 victims bypassed the shelter at the high school gym and got rooms at a luxury resort fit for royalty. Continue reading