Venturaa s party tries to regroup through a Never Trumpa push

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A party that gained prominence when wrestler Jesse Ventura was elected Minnesota governor in 1998 is trying to return to political relevance in the state by harnessing the dismay of Republican voters who refuse to support their presidential nominee, Donald Trump.

House Democrats demand FBI probe of Donald Trump ties to Russia hacks

Top House Democrats on Tuesday asked the FBI to investigate a possible connection between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and suspected computer hacks by the Russian government. In a letter to FBI Director James Comey, the lawmakers cited Mr. Trump's praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and policy positions they said could benefit Russia as warranting an investigation.

Mexico’s finance secretary resigns after Trump visit

One of President Enrique Pena Nieto's closest advisers and confidants, Finance Secretary Luis Videgaray, resigned Wednesday in a move seen as linked to the unpopular decision to invite Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to visit Mexico. Pena Nieto has taken responsibility for inviting Trump, but a former government official familiar with the workings of the administration said Videgaray would have played a preponderant role in the decision.

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Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even come close... Donald Trump has gone too far with his attacks on Gold Star parents Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son Army Capt. Humayun Khan... A Donald Trump White House would be a disaster, and this goes way beyond any ideological difference.

Is Earth getting a long distance call?

Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even come close... Donald Trump has gone too far with his attacks on Gold Star parents Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son Army Capt. Humayun Khan... A Donald Trump White House would be a disaster, and this goes way beyond any ideological difference.

Trump disavows robo-call from David Duke

Donald Trump's campaign is disavowing support from a prominent white nationalist, David Duke, who is once again causing problems for the Republican nominee by claiming that Trump is a kindred spirit. Duke is running for Senate in Louisiana, and he has recorded an automated call pitching both his and Trump's campaigns as a way to halt increases in immigration and cure what he calls racial aggression.

In Asia, Obama faces TPP test amid opposition at home

U.S. President Barack Obama says he's hopeful that once the election for the White House is over, "there will be more attention to the actual facts" of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. U.S. President Barack Obama says he's hopeful that once the election for the White House is over, "there will be more attention to the actual facts" of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Pro-Johnson group to launch new ad this weekend

Hollywood star Robert Redford made a plea Monday for donations even lower than the average movie ticket price to defeat Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, while a super PAC supporting the incumbent said it planned to launch a new half-million dollar attack ad portraying Democrat Russ Feingold as weak on national security. Democratic Senate candidate Russ Feingold defends his plan for fighting terrorism ahead of a new attack ad expected to be launched by a group supporting his opponent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Madison, Wis.

‘Maverick’ no more. McCain is sticking with Trump

Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even come close... Donald Trump has gone too far with his attacks on Gold Star parents Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son Army Capt. Humayun Khan... A Donald Trump White House would be a disaster, and this goes way beyond any ideological difference.

Senate hopeful won’t say if OK with Trump having nuke codes

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Young speaks after receiving the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Indiana's Senate campaign has gained national prominence as Republicans try to hold onto the open seat also being sought by former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.

Clinton aide Abedin dumps husband Weiner over new scandal

Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin is done playing the good wife to Anthony Weiner, announcing Monday she is leaving the serially sexting ex-congressman after he was accused of sending raunchy photos and messages to yet another woman. Abedin, who as vice chair of Clinton's campaign is destined for big things if the Democrat is elected president, stayed with Weiner after a sexting scandal led him to resign from Congress in 2011 and after a new outbreak of online misbehavior wrecked his bid for New York mayor in 2013.

Pence Defends Trump’s Response to Nykea Aldridge Shooting

Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence on Sunday defended his running mate Donald Trump's controversial response to the "unimaginable" shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade. During an interview with CNN's Jake Tappe r, Pence said "Donald Trump has a plain-spoken way about him."