Loebsack opponent Chris Peters vows to put ‘people over party’

Congressional candidate Chris Peters answers questions from the members of the Burlington Hawk Eye newspaper, Thursday Oct. 27, 2016 in Burlington. Congressional candidate Chris Peters answers questions from the members of the Burlington Hawk Eye newspaper, Thursday Oct. 27, 2016 in Burlington.

Yuengling beer backed Trump this week. You can guess the rest.

This week, Donald Trump's son, Eric, took a media-accompanied tour of America's oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son, family owned and operated in the small Pennsylvania town of Pottsville since 1829. Trump, an heir to his father's billions, was escorted by Richard "Dick" Yuengling Jr., the brewery's fifth generation scion and a billionaire in his own right.

Mom cites religious freedom in beating son, pleads guilty

Mom cites religious freedom in beating son, pleads guilty Others have cited the 2015 Indiana law in civil suits in the state. Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://usat.ly/2eWfEKj Khin Par Thaing and a man believed to be her husband leave court after she pleaded guilty to battery Oct. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS - A mother who cited religious freedom as a defense for beating her son with a coat hanger will serve a year on probation.

Gop TV ad backing Republican congressman criticizes Trump

In a remarkable slap at their own presidential nominee, Republicans are running a TV ad in Chicago that touts a GOP congressman's independence by showing him saying Donald Trump "has disqualified himself." The spot is aimed at helping Illinois Rep. Robert Dold, considered one of Congress' most endangered Republican incumbents in the Nov. 8 elections.

Obama to campaign almost everyday in final week

NK US , Washington, Oct 28 : President Barack Obama will campaign for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton almost everyday in the final week leading to the November 8 election, a White House aide said. Obama will also ramp up his efforts to boost Democrats in down-ballot races through additional travel, robocalls, radio spots and endorsements, the aide said on Thursday.

Flewellen appointed to Law Enforcement Task Force

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced Tuesday the members of the Law Enforcement Task Force, who will examine the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Training Course and establish competency-based standards for any course revisions deemed appropriate.

Voter group wants documents unsealed in Indiana search

A voter mobilization facing an investigation into possible voter registration fraud asked a court Thursday to unseal documents from an Indiana State Police search of its offices, saying it "has been publicly demonized by the highest state officials in Indiana." Patriot Majority USA's attorneys asked a judge to either unseal a search warrant affidavit in the Oct. 4 search of its Indianapolis offices or hold an immediate hearing on its request.

Plane Carrying VP Candidate Mike Pence Skids Off Runway

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Pence campaign plane slides off runway at New York City airport

No one was injured when the plane carrying Republican VP candidate Mike Pence slid off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in NYC according to The Associated Press. **Everyone is okay, including the candidate -- but the Pence campaign plane slid off runway upon landing at LaGuardia pic.twitter.com/EDG1GEjVnQ The plane made a rough impact when it landed.

Ted Cruza s Supreme Court remark draws White House criticism

Sen. Ted Cruz's suggestion of an indefinite Supreme Court vacancy under a President Hillary Clinton raises questions about the credibility and integrity of Republicans who have said the next president should get to the choose who fills the vacancy, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Thursday. Earnest was asked during Thursday's White House press briefing about the Texas Republican's statement that there is a long historical precedent for a Supreme Court operating with fewer justices.

Gary Johnson plants his flag in South Dakota

After the rally at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Wednesday night, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson shook hands and took selfies with supporters. While speaking at the rally at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Wednesday night, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson covered topics such as health care and legalizing marijuana.