Outside money floods House special elections in Georgia and Montana

The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super pac tied to House Speaker Paul Ryan, tops spending in special elections and tests get-out-the-vote strategy for the 2018 midterm elections. Outside money floods House special elections in Georgia and Montana The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super pac tied to House Speaker Paul Ryan, tops spending in special elections and tests get-out-the-vote strategy for the 2018 midterm elections.

Benioff’s new philanthropic mission: the oceans

Benioff's new philanthropic mission: the oceans 'It's the start of something for me,' Salesforce CEO tells USA TODAY of his $10 million gift. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2cqs5f0 President Barack Obama says he created the first monument in the Atlantic Ocean because the planet cannot be protected without trying to safeguard the oceans.

Hillary Clinton outspends Trump in White House showdown

Hillary Clinton outspends Trump in White House showdown Wealthy Democrats help Clinton retain edge on Republican rival, filings show. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2bLlH5f WASHINGTON - Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump each raced to their strongest fundraising month of the campaign in July, but Clinton and her allies continue to outmuscle her GOP rival in the air and ground war for the presidency, according to new details of the candidates' spending.

At Trump’s convention, boos for Cruz’s non-endorsement

At Trump's convention, boos for Cruz's non-endorsement Raucous delegates disappointed when GOP runner-up says 'vote your conscience' Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29UZ8ps The Republican National Convention is heading into its third day. USA TODAY's Susan Page gives you 3 things to look forward to in Cleveland.

Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful

The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29rozo6 The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence - and their disdain for each other - even while it shows that Democrat Hillary Clinton leads Republican Donald Trump by five points, 45.6 percent to 40.4 percent.

Senate investigation finds ‘systemic’ failures at VA watchdog

The probe by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee found the VA inspector general discounted key evidence and left veterans in harm's way at a VA facility in Wisconsin. Senate investigation finds 'systemic' failures at VA watchdog The probe by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee found the VA inspector general discounted key evidence and left veterans in harm's way at a VA facility in Wisconsin.