The Latest: Pence suggests he may release tax forms

Donald Trump's running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, is suggesting he may release his tax returns before the election in November. That would put him at odds with Trump, who has refused to make public any information about the taxes he and his companies have paid.

Kaine Questions Trump’s Charity Giving in Salvo Over Tax Returns

Tim Kaine, Democratic nominee for vice president, said Saturday that Donald Trump won't make public his tax returns because they may show the Republican presidential candidate hasn't been the generous charitable giver he claims to be. "What doesn't he want to show?" the Virginia senator said at a rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, the only public event by the Clinton campaign this weekend.

How will third-party candidates affect the 2016 election?

Earlier this year, I wrote an article noting that minor-party candidates rarely have much of an impact on U.S. presidential elections. However, if you've been following this election cycle, you'll note that there's good reason to believe that 2016 will be different.

Gop Us Rep. Rokita back on Indianaa s November ballot

Republican U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita got back on Indiana's November ballot Saturday after he withdrew his congressional candidacy last month in a bid to run for governor to replace Mike Pence, who joined Donald Trump's ticket. Rokita was selected for the ballot during a caucus to fill the vacancy his withdrawal created in the 4th Congressional District.

Marco Rubio: Religious Right Should Love Gays Not Judge Them

In a speech to pastors, Sen. Marco Rubio urged religious conservatives to love gay people, instead of judging them for their behavior. Rubio began by reasserting his belief that marriage was between one man and one woman, but cautioned people of faith to avoid "heated rhetoric" against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.

Trump a factor in surprisingly close Missouri Senate race

Ask Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri about his party's presidential nominee and you'll likely get a polite but weary response. It's tough enough for the political veteran seeking re-election against up-and-coming Democrat Jason Kander, Missouri's secretary of state who is showing surprising strength in the polls and in raising money.

Challenger goes after McClintock on tree mortality

Democrat Bob Derlet, of Sonora, will challenge Republican incumbent Rep. Tom McClintock, of Elk Grove, in California's GOP-leaning 4th Congressional District, which covers Tuolumne, Calaveras and five other Sierra foothill counties. The Democratic candidate who is challenging the Mother Lode's incumbent Republican congressman, Rep. Tom McClintock of Roseville, issued a statement Friday questioning whether McClintock is "dodging" constituent concerns about the tree mortality crisis that has killed 66 million trees in the Sierra Nevada.

In Florida, ita s Trumpa s big rallies vs. Clintona s massive organizing

How Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are approaching the job of winning America's biggest battleground state is a study in contrasts. "We're running a unique campaign in the sense that we can draw 15,000 people together at a time," said Karen Giorno, Florida-based senior adviser on the Trump campaign.

Rubio defends opposition to gay marriage but urges a lovea for LGBT community

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio stressed his opposition to same-sex marriage while also calling on fellow Christians to "love" and understand LGBT people in a speech before a gathering of conservative pastors in Orlando on Friday. The two-day event, titled "Rediscovering God in America Renewal Project" and sponsored by the Florida Renewal Project, was described as "an anti-LGBT rally" by Florida Democrats who criticized Rubio for speaking there two months after the Pulse shootings at a gay nightclub.

Trump brushes off a sarcasma as Clinton releases tax returns

Republican Donald Trump tried to brush off the latest furor to envelop his struggling White House campaign on Friday, saying he was just being sarcastic when he called President Barack Obama and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton the founders of Islamic State. Trump used the unfounded description on Wednesday night and all day on Thursday during campaign appearances in Florida.

Manchestera s Crystal Lake reopens for public swimming

The federal government's refusal Thursday to allow marijuana for medical treatment caused both sides of the New Hampshire debate over pot use to dig in and prepare for continued warfare at the State... An antique store is already moving into a former nail salon on Broadway near Manning Street, and a home improvement store could also possibly be ... (more)

Legislative leaders lose in effort to intervene on educational funding law

The federal government's refusal Thursday to allow marijuana for medical treatment caused both sides of the New Hampshire debate over pot use to dig in and prepare for continued warfare at the State... An antique store is already moving into a former nail salon on Broadway near Manning Street, and a home improvement store could also possibly be ... (more)