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
Jul 31 Clinton accused Trump of ‘degrading comments about Muslims’ By Lisa Lerer and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Hillary Clinton said Sunday that Donald Trump repaid the "ultimate sacrifice" of a U.S. Army captain killed in Iraq with insults and degrading comments about Muslims. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch 10:33 Why Ohio has purged at least 200,000 from the voter rolls By PBS News Hour No Republican candidate, and no Democratic candidate since 1960, has won the White House without securing the majority of votes in Ohio. With the stakes so high, Ohio’s voting rules have come under scrutiny -- in particular, a state policy… Continue watching
Jul 31 Mother of army captain, Muslim leaders respond to Trump By Omar Etman Ghazala Khan, who was criticized by Donald Trump for her silence, has responded. Continue reading
Jul 31 Turning back on Trump, Koch network focuses on Senate By Steve Peoples, Associated Press From a luxury hotel on the edge of the Rocky Mountains, some of the nation's most powerful Republican donors are rebelling against Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 31 In battleground Virginia, Kaine may give Democrats an edge By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine's name on the Democratic ticket can realistically nudge this pivotal state closer into Hillary Clinton's column. Continue reading
Jul 31 Hispanics see shift in Trump’s immigration rhetoric By Jill Colvin and Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press On immigration, Donald Trump is signaling that he is ready to tone down his fiery rhetoric — at least behind closed doors. Continue reading