The Latest: Curry Todd loses GOP primary in Collierville

David Kustoff takes the stage with his family to thank his supporters as they celebrate his win for District 8 House of Representatives in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. Longtime state Rep. Curry Todd of Collierville has been defeated in the Republican primary by fair and carnival operator Mark Lovell by 37 percentage points.

Alvarado, Hagan to stump for Trump, Clinton at Fancy Farm

Organizers say state Sen. Ralph Alvarado will speak in support of Republican Donald Trump while former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina will speak for Hillary Clinton on Saturday. Alvarado, who is Hispanic, made a plea to Latino voters to vote for Trump during the Republican National Convention.

Todd Young calls out Bayh on 1980s SIA deal in Lafayette

Lafayette is playing a role in the race for U.S. Senate as Republican Congressman Todd Young uses the Subaru of Indiana Automotive plant as a leg up on his opponent, Democrat Evan Bayh. Mutz admits his visit to the Lafayette plant is a bit ironic, considering he lost against Young's opponent, Evan Bayh in the race for governor back in 1988.

Special prosecutor named for Laquan McDonald murder case

" A judge on Thursday appointed a special prosecutor to handle the murder case against the white Chicago police officer who shot a black teenager 16 times, video of which led to large protests and the eventual ouster of the city's police superintendent. At a hearing, Cook County Circuit Judge Vincent Gaughan swore in Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon to handle the prosecution of Officer Jason Van Dyke.

Trump conflict overshadows attacks on Clinton foreign policy

" Republicans' frustration with Donald Trump has reached new heights, with party leaders scrambling to persuade their presidential nominee to abandon divisive tactics that have triggered sinking poll numbers and low morale. Party chairman Reince Priebus is appealing to the New York billionaire's adult children to help amid new signs of a campaign in trouble.

Former DNC Chair’s Primary Opponent Talks Future of Democratic Party

Bernie Sanders sent shock waves through the Democratic Party last May when he formally endorsed then- DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz's primary opponent. Months later, Wasserman Schultz's resignation from the top party post , on the eve of the party's national convention, has again catapulted her primary race back into the national headlines.

Trump snub vexes GOP

Republicans' frustration with Donald Trump continued Wednesday as party leaders on Capitol Hill and inside New York's Trump Tower worked to persuade their presidential nominee to abandon some of his tactics. During an appearance Wednesday in Denver at the Knotty Tie Co., which makes ties and scarves by hand, Hillary Clinton holds u... Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus appealed to the New York businessman's adult children to help as new signs of trouble were noted for the campaign.

Pence tries to win over conservatives despite Trump gaffes

Since his selection as Donald Trump's running mate, Mike Pence has tried to stay focused on winning over conservatives skeptical of the New York billionaire. On several occasions in the past week, the Indiana governor has found himself in direct conflict with Trump, taking a different campaign tact or running damage control after one of the Republican presidential nominee's incendiary remarks.

Donald Trump and Republicans are in a disunited state

As his poll numbers drop and amid talk of an "intervention," Donald Trump smiles at a campaign town hall in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. Photo Credit: AP / Evan Vucci As his poll numbers drop and amid talk of an "intervention," Donald Trump smiles at a campaign town hall in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016.

Former Ohio Rep. Steve LaTourette dies at age 62

The former Ohio lawmaker, who retired in 2012, was a part of the Republican wave in 1994 that swept the GOP into congressional power for the first time in decades. "I am proud to have known and worked with Steve LaTourette.

GOP frustrations with Trump mount

Their party in crisis, Republicans' frustration with Donald Trump reached new heights on Wednesday as party leaders on Capitol Hill and inside New York's Trump Tower scrambled to persuade their presidential nominee to abandon divisive tactics that have triggered sinking poll numbers and low morale. Party chairman Reince Priebus appealed to the New York billionaire's adult children to help amid new signs of a campaign in trouble.

Warning to Congress: Zika money running out

The Obama administration warned Congress Wednesday that money to fight the Zika virus is on the verge of running out amid political stalemate on Capitol Hill. In a letter to key lawmakers, the secretary of Health and Human Services said the National Institutes of Health would exhaust its resources for vaccine development by month's end.

Outgoing New York City police commissioner who will join Hillary…

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The Latest: Pence backs Ryan, breaking with Trump

In this file photo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise President and CEO Meg Whitman is interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Top Republican donor and fundraiser Whitman is endorsing Democrat Hillary Clinton for president, saying she cannot support a candidate who has “exploited anger, grievance, xenophobia and racial division.” The Hewlett-Packard executive says in a statement Tuesday night that Republican nominee Donald Trump's “demagoguery has undermined the fabric of our national character.” Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence is breaking with the Republican nominee by endorsing House Speaker Paul Ryan in his primary fight.

Key Senate race in Ohio showing increasing promise for GOP

Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman is rolling out another endorsement from a labor union that had previously endorsed his Democratic opponent, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland . It's the latest in a string of developments that has Republicans increasingly optimistic about keeping the crucial swing state in their column in November as they battle to retain Senate control.

Maine congressman, fiscal hawk, was often late with taxes

In this Oct. 31, 2015 file photo, Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, attends the christening ceremony for the USS Raphael Peralta in Bath, Maine. Poliquin, who's made fiscal responsibility a hallmark of his campaigns, has been late on paying property taxes for his personal properties and his real estate company numerous times.

Hoffa: Congress can’t let TPP go through

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Supporters of the Trans-Pacific Partnership are likely to put up a huge fight in an effort to pass the 12-nation Pacific Rim agreement during the closing days of the congressional session. Why? Because they realize that with two anti-TPP nominees at the top of both major party tickets, it is likely their best chance to get this deal done.