Republican Rep. Scott Rigell says he supports Libertarian Gary Johnson for president
Rep. Scott Rigell talks with reporters on Sept. 1, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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Military community split over Trumpa s feud with Khans
Robin Starck is a retired submarine commander who still lives in the shadow of America's largest naval base, and he's heard all the shouting about Donald Trump and his tangle with the parents of a U.S. Army officer killed in Iraq. "Trump goes to the extreme," said Starck, 79. "Sometimes he goes off the wall."
Alex Wong/Getty ImagesHow Muslims in the nation’s capital feel about the 2016 race
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has spent the past week engaged in an argument with the parents of a Muslim-American soldier killed while serving in the Iraq War. The clash began when the parents, Khizr and Ghazala, condemned Trump at the Democratic National Convention for his call for a ban on Muslim foreigners entering the United States.
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Same solutions can work in Dallas, Tupelo
In Tupelo and throughout America racial divisions like flooding waters are dangerously close to breeching a dam. In a world of hurt people are asking questions.
Assange Is – Working On’ Exposing TrumpBy Marlow Stern
The head of WikiLeaks opened up to the comedian about how he hacked the DNC and why the organization hasn't targeted Trump yet. The head of WikiLeaks , still banished to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, has come under fire by U.S. intelligence officials-and even NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who criticized the organization's "hostility to even modest curation"-for not just his troubling anti-Semitic streak or lingering rape accusation, but also that they are probably doing the work of Russia in releasing thousands upon thousands of Democratic National Committee emails, thereby tilting the U.S. presidential election towards former reality star Donald Trump, whose campaign has very deep ties to Vladimir Putin.
Southern Nevada officials pleased with active-shooter training exercise
The glass panels at Las Vegas City Hall rattle with thundering booms as a heavily armed couple donned with tactical gear enter the building shooting. It's an active-shooter training session and the attackers are using blank cartridges.
DFL may put Rick Nolan’s re-election at risk with anti-mining resolution
U.S. Representative Rick Nolan's re-election campaign could receive a major blow from his fellow democrats. Saturday morning the DFL Central Committee plans to reconsider an anti-mining resolution, that could put the party at odds with one of Northeastern Minnesota's oldest industries.
Trump ends standoff, endorses Ryan, Ayotte, McCain
Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan late Friday, ending a four-day standoff between the GOP's most powerful man that exposed deepening concerns about the New York billionaire's presidential candidacy. Having refused to endorse the speaker earlier in the week, Trump said, "We have to unite" as he vowed to support Ryan in next week's primary contest.
Kaine makes 1st Michigan stop as vice presidential nominee
The Virginia senator rallied supporters Friday in Grand Rapids, which he called the "beer city." He also opened a nearby campaign office with Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow and attended a fundraiser.
Loeb Credit Bet Returns 15% in Quarter on Junk Energy Holdings
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb's corporate credit portfolio returned 15 percent in the second quarter, helped by a bet on high-yield bonds. "Performance was largely driven by positive returns from performing credit investments in the energy sector," Loeb said Friday in a conference call discussing results at Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., the Bermuda-based company that counts on him to oversee investments.
Trump strains to fix split GOP, blasting common foe Clinton
Donald Trump faced an all-too-clear sign of GOP divisions Friday in Midwestern battlegrounds, embraced by party leaders in one state but ignored in another.
Clinton acknowledges trust issues, blames them on GOP
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists' and National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Hall of Fame Luncheon at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, Fr... . Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists' and National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Hall of Fame Luncheon at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, Fr... WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying she takes "seriously" the work she must do to build confidence in her character.
Donald Trump announces economic advisory team
Donald Trump has announced his team of economic advisers, a group that includes many of the people already helping his campaign. It includes John Paulson, a hedge fund billionaire who made his fortune betting against subprime mortgages as the American economy headed toward collapse in 2007; Tom Barrack, a real estate investor and close friend of Trump who has been raising money for a super PAC supporting the billionaire candidate, and Steven Mnuchin, a New York investor who is Trump's national finance chairman.
Baton Rouge I-10 traffic relief party becomes a political fight
Louisiana politicians are squabbling over who gets credit for a federal grant designed to alleviate Baton Rouge traffic on Interstate 10 over the Mississippi River Bridge by moving the Washington Street exit. , at old McKinley High School with U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond by his side, telling the world Louisiana will be getting between $20 million and $25 million in FASTLANE grant money to move the dreaded Washington Street exit.
Dogs, Ponies, Rats, Unicorns & Rhinos
The top executives of the five biggest oil companies were on the hot seat yesterday, testifying at the Senate Committee on Finance for a contentious hearing entitled Oil & Gas Tax Incentives & Rising Energy Prices . ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, ConocoPhillips CEO Jim Mulva, Shell Oil Co.
Clinton acknowledges trust issue, blames them on Republicans
Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying she takes "seriously" the work she must do to build confidence in her character. But the Democratic presidential nominee also claimed that a broad electoral victory over Donald Trump in November would give her the capital needed to push her plans through Congress with Republican support and appeared to blame her political opponents for her low approval ratings.
DC Delegate Blasts Metroa s Proposal to End Late-Night Service
Washington, D.C.'s member of Congress says permanently ending late-night service on the Metrorail system would hurt not only the local economy but also low-income residents who disproportionately work late shifts. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton , ranking member on the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee, blasted Metro's recent recommendation to close the subway earlier on weekends in order to keep up with long-term maintenance efforts.
Emanuel on ‘Hamilton,’ Rauner and need for national service
Mayor Rahm Emanuel sat down in his City Hall office July 20 for a wide-ranging conversation on the arts - his views on "Hamilton," his role in Chicago culture, his frustration over the aborted Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts and the future of performing arts in the city. And he talked about his idea for three months of compulsory national service for all Americans.
Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voted last month to tap $50,000 from the group's political arm to attack Donald Trump Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump Trump brings conflict with Ryan to Wisconsin Senate GOP on edge over Trump's falling polls MORE Becerra opposed the move, arguing the attacks wouldn't directly help Latino candidates get elected, as required under the bylaws of the CHC's political action committee, known as the Bold PAC. The objection forced a rare roll call vote of the PAC members -- a vote Becerra lost 13-4 -- while highlighting fissures within the Hispanic Caucus over how best to attack Trump and exploit the divisive rhetoric and policy positions that have offended many Latinos.
Ousted from DNC, Wasserman Schultz fighting to stay in House Read Story
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was elected to Congress in 2004, is pictured at the Capitol in January 2005. Lisa Nipp, for USA TODAY U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won her South Florida district six times, but a Democratic primary challenge from a Bernie Sanders-backed law professor is making her seventh try less than a sure bet.