Cana t compete with Matthew: Candidates cut Florida campaigns

Like thousands of other Americans, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton abruptly upended their plans Thursday in Florida, where Hurricane Matthew threatened to wreak havoc on final-stretch presidential campaigning in a critical swing state. The campaigns rushed to move staff and volunteers, close offices and cancel events in the path of the storm.

Bill Clintona s History of Verbal Campaign Missteps

Former President Bill Clinton may be known as one of the best retail politicians in American politics, but there have been a number of instances where his off-the-cuff remarks have gotten him in trouble. The latest instance - when he said that small businesses "were getting killed" by Obamacare - is not the first time that one of his statements has caused trouble for his wife's campaign, both this year and in the 2008 race.

Trump: Town hall event has ‘nothing to do’ with debate prep

Donald Trump took the stage at a town hall here Thursday night and insisted the forum was not set up to help prepare him for Sunday's town hall-style debate against Hillary Clinton. And after fielding a dozen softballs for just a half-hour from a hand-picked group of voters inside the small, sweltering wood-paneled room, it seemed Trump was right: the forum had "nothing to do" with the upcoming debate, despite Trump campaign sources telling CNN earlier Thursday that the evening's town hall event would serve as a practice run.

FBI Complicit in Destroying Hillary Evidence Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

In the last two weeks, the lawlessness and corruption of the left has largely been ignored by the mainstream media in favor of parroting the latest scandal of Republican nominee Donald Trump . Blockbuster reports - ranging from an inspector general letter detailing how Barack Obama 's White House politically targeted and punished his enemies, to a Government Accountability Office report that found the administration's been illegally funding Obamacare - never seemed to reach the fever pitch of Mr. Trump 's tax returns or perceived fat-shaming.

Advice for parents on body image amid 2016 campaign insults

Even if your daughters don't pay much attention to politics, they'd be hard-pressed to have missed Donald Trump's attack of a former Miss Universe's weight or comments about a 400-pound hacker. It resonated with a 15-year-old who said this week the words damage girls' body image and asked Hillary Clinton how to help.

Booker, Menendez among group requesting offshore drilling ban3 minutes ago

Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez are among 14 legislators who have called for President Barack Obama to ban drilling off the Atlantic Coast in any areas that have not already been leased. NJ.com reports the two New Jersey Democrats signed a letter requesting the ban that was sent to Obama on Thursday along with fellow like-minded senators.

Presidential campaign slows in Florida with Hurricane Matthew

Like thousands of other Americans, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton scrambled their plans Thursday in Florida, where Hurricane Matthew threatened to wreak havoc on efforts to comb the state for votes in the campaign's final stretch. The ferocious storm barreling toward the coast, the Clinton campaign moved staff and out-of-state volunteers working on the east coast of Florida to hotels and other housing inland and was closing all offices in the affected areas until safe to return, the campaign said.

Taking softer tone, Pence says Clinton is admirable

Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence on Thursday offered rare praise for Hillary Clinton, saying both the Democratic presidential nominee and Donald Trump have "many admirable qualities" for young people to look up to. The modest compliment came as Pence fielded a question that tripped up another Republican earlier in the week: Is Donald Trump a role model for children? "I frankly think both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have many admirable qualities that young people can look up to," Pence said in an interview on NBC's "Today" show.

Among young voters, Obamaa s popularity may not transfer

Paulos Muruts is set to cast his first presidential ballot for Hillary Clinton - if he makes it to the ballot box. "I might need someone on Election Day to actually convince me to go out and vote," says the 19-year-old Duke University student, arguing that the Democratic nominee "has the experience" and "exudes the right temperament" but "doesn't inspire excitement."

NSA contractor arrest highlights challenge of insider threat

The arrest of a National Security Agency contractor for allegedly stealing classified information was the second known case of a government contractor being publicly accused of removing secret data from the intelligence agency since 2013. The latest arrest came despite efforts to reform security after the Edward Snowden disclosures, especially in regards to insider threats.

U.S. Labor Department: States Are Failing Injured Workers

A U.S. Department of Labor report released today details the bleak fate facing the nation's injured workers, noting that those hurt on the job are at "great risk of falling into poverty" because state workers' compensation systems are failing to provide them with adequate benefits. The report lays the groundwork for renewed federal oversight of state workers' comp programs, providing a detailed history of the government's past efforts to step in when states fell short.

Loretta Sanchez, Kamala Harris trade barbs at U.S. Senate debate

Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Orange, right, shakes hands with state Attorney General Kamala Harris after a US Senate debate for the general election between the two Democrats, at CSULA Student Union Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 05, 2016. LOS ANGELES >> In their only one-on-one debate before California elects a new U.S. senator, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and state Attorney General Kamala Harris attacked and counterattacked each other repeatedly Wednesday night on issues of terrorism, criminal justice reform, gun control and for-profit colleges But the central issue they returned to in the hourlong event at CSU Los Angeles was who had the proven track record to best replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer.

Navy commissions ship in honor of late longtime congressman

The U.S. Navy is commissioning the USS John P. Murtha, a new ship named in honor of the late longtime Pennsylvania congressman and decorated Marine Corps veteran. Thousands are expected to honor Murtha on Saturday at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia during a ceremony to place the ship into active service.