How presidents can succeed by disappointing their base

President Obama speaks at the General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism at National Harbor in Maryland in December 2011. Regardless of whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton wins November's election, the next president faces what looks to be a nearly impossible task when it comes to governing: Persuading the other side to compromise.

Aiming for Friday announcement, Trump narrows his VP list

Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement. "It's a little bit like 'The Apprentice,'" former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, one of Trump's finalists, said in a Tuesday interview with Fox News Channel.

Hillary says ‘Hamilton’ offers lessons

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda applauds as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes an appearance on stage following a ?Special Performance of the broadway show Hamilton in Support of the Hillary Victory Fund, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Richards Rogers Theater in New York. ORG XMIT: NYAH101 less Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda applauds as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes an appearance on stage following a ?Special Performance of the broadway show Hamilton in Support of the ... more FILE - In this April 13, 2016 file photo, Jennifer Aniston arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Mother's Day."

BBC Journalist: Young Women Tell Me Hillary Clinton Just ‘Feels Old’

BBC America's Katty Kay said on MSNBC Tuesday morning that in her experience, young women don't have a great love for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton because she just "feels old," both because of her age and her politics. The Morning Joe panel was discussing a poll that found that young people have very unfavorable opinions of Clinton, including a whopping 72% who say she is not trustworthy.

NightSide – Gary Byrne Gives The Dirt On Hillary

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Trump favors Christie, Pence and Gingrich as he closes in on VP pick

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivers remarks before presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Virginia Beach, Va., on July 11, 2016. Closing in on his choice for a running mate, Donald Trump spoke favorably Monday about tapping an experienced politician over a political outsider to help reassure and unite the fractured Republican Party.

Twitter and CBS News to partner for live stream of GOP and Democratic National Conventions

Twitter and CBS News announced on Monday a partnership to stream CBSN's live coverage from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions on Twitter. "Twitter is the fastest way to find out what's happening in politics and to have a discussion about it," said Anthony Noto, Twitter's chief financial officer.

Sensational coverage making a bad week worse?

David Zurawik, Jamia Wilson and Tomi Lahren debate the uses of social media and the ethics of free speech in the aftermath of this week's violence. David Zurawik, Jamia Wilson and Tomi Lahren debate the uses of social media and the ethics of free speech in the aftermath of this week's violence.

Jenna Dewan goes boho chic in maxi dress as she visits Epione clinic in Beverly Hills

Army reservist Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, who shot dead five cops at Dallas Black Lives Matter protest had bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, rifles, ammunition and a combat journal in his home Thousands of protesters block highway in Atlanta in march against police brutality, as cops are targeted across America in wake of Dallas shooting The making of a serial cop killer: How Afghanistan war vet Micah Xavier Johnson fell in with 'bad folks' after returning from conflict and 'went all Black Panther' Tennessee gunman who shot postal carrier dead and wounded three others before shoot-out with cops 'targeted white people after becoming angry at police shooting African Americans' 'Cops need a taste of the life we fear': How sister of Dallas gunman threatened police online before he shot five officers dead - and then defended him afterward 'Can you stand up for black lives?' Fans slam ... (more)

Wimbledon’s most coveted seats are now taken up by tattooed…

Army reservist Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, who shot dead five cops at Dallas Black Lives Matter protest had bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, rifles, ammunition and a combat journal in his home Video in aftermath of Dallas police slaughter appears to show protesters DANCING and 'taunting' officers in a 7-Eleven parking lot 'This is now war!' Former Congressman Joe Walsh warns 'cop hater' Obama to 'watch out' after police officers are shot dead in Dallas Newt Gingrich calls 'Baloney!' on Black Lives Matter after Dallas cop killings as he says Democratic politicians have betrayed urban black voters 'That's what us whites get for trying to help!!': White supremacists including some Donald Trump supporters talk of 'race war' in the wake of Dallas police murders Tennessee gunman who shot postal carrier dead and wounded three others before shoot-out with cops 'targeted white people after ... (more)

Sebastian Shakespeare: Madame Tussauds snubs ‘unpopular’ Andy…

Army reservist Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, who shot dead five cops at Dallas Black Lives Matter protest had bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, rifles, ammunition and a combat journal in his home Video in aftermath of Dallas police slaughter appears to show protesters DANCING and 'taunting' officers in a 7-Eleven parking lot 'This is now war!' Former Congressman Joe Walsh warns 'cop hater' Obama to 'watch out' after police officers are shot dead in Dallas Newt Gingrich calls 'Baloney!' on Black Lives Matter after Dallas cop killings as he says Democratic politicians have betrayed urban black voters 'That's what us whites get for trying to help!!': White supremacists including some Donald Trump supporters talk of 'race war' in the wake of Dallas police murders Tennessee gunman who shot postal carrier dead and wounded three others before shoot-out with cops 'targeted white people after ... (more)

Trump slashes TV appearances as advisers clash over controlling his message

Donald Trump, in a sharp shift in strategy, is now refusing to appear on many television outlets, and top advisers who want to limit his exposure are no longer notifying him of every interview request. According to sources familiar with the campaign, one faction is worried that the constant rounds of interviews entail too much risk of the candidate making mistakes or fanning minor controversies, even though his mastery at driving the media agenda helped power his Republican primary victory.

Report: Employees At Fox “Knew About” Sexist Actions Against Former Host Gretchen Carlson

Politico reported that Fox employees "were aware of some of the things" that former Fox host Gretchen Carlson alleged in her lawsuit against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, and that staff of the Fox News morning show Fox & Friends "knew about or saw" host Steve Doocy make inappropriate comments. Carlson's lawsuit alleges that Ailes "terminat[ed] her employment," because she would not have a "sexual relationship with him," and accuses host Steve Doocy of "creat[ing] a hostile work environment by regularly treating her in a sexist and condescending way."