The Most and Worst Regulations Secretly Pass ‘Round Midnight

The Obama administration is on a regulation streak as President Obama works hastily to implement his policy goals before he leaves office. Narrowing the overtime pay exemption , limiting attorney-client privilege , treating e-cigarettes as tobacco products , and making financial advice more costly are the results of just a few recent major executive branch regulations.

Newt Gingrich: The elite media IS Hillary Clinton. They are terrified of Trump

The final minutes of the first presidential debate last Monday night were marked by a startling shift to a 20-year-old story as Hillary Clinton ambushed Donald Trump with an accusation designed to make him unacceptable to women. Despite Lester Holt's efforts to help her, Clinton had lost the early parts of the debate on big issues--jobs, trade, taxes, law and order, etc.

Clinton leads Trump by 5 points in latest poll

Democrat Hillary Clinton has a 5 percentage point lead over Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll, roughly the same advantage she has held throughout September. The survey result showed little movement following Monday night's presidential debate, the first of three debates before the Nov. 8 election.

Tax troubles threaten Trump as election day nears, and so does his own approach to campaigning

The last weeks of a campaign are about building momentum and finishing strong. That is why the roughest week of Donald Trump 's presidential run, one that dramatically worsened with a report that he may not have paid federal income taxes for 18 years due to a nearly billion-dollar business loss, poses a new threat to his candidacy.

Gov. John Bel Edwards sets out as the chief of Louisiana’s cycle of crises

As FEMA administrator Craig Fugate, left, watches, President Barack Obama gives Gov. John Bel Edwards a hug after visiting the flood damaged area on August 23. In just eight months in office, Gov. John Bel Edwards has been through two catastrophic flood events, two deadly shootings involving law enforcement that grabbed national headlines, a bitter battle over the state budget and ongoing sparring with the state's attorney general. Fifty-six of the state's 64 parishes have received federal disaster declarations.

Spokesman tries to clarify Duterte’s Hitler remarks

The spokesman for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte sought to clarify the leader's controversial comparison of his war against suspected drug offenders to Adolf Hitler's extermination of Jews during World War II. "The president recognizes the deep significance of the Jewish experience especially their tragic and painful history," presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said a statement.

Duterte Spokesman Tries to Clarify Philippines Leadera s Hitler Remarks

The spokesman for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte sought to clarify the leader's controversial comparison of his war against suspected drug offenders to Adolf Hitler's extermination of Jews during World War II. "The President recognizes the deep significance of the Jewish experience especially their tragic and painful history," presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said a statement.

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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.

Trump backer: a Finally. Someone who thinks like mea

Melanie Austin sits in her kitchen at home near Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 6. She is an avid Donald Trump supporter and thinks he will win her state Nov. 8. Melanie Austin shows the gown she was wearing the day police took her to a hospital after she had posted online comments including one saying President Barack Obama should be hanged. Ardent Donald Trump supporter Melanie Austin visits an abandoned hospital Aug. 7 in Brownsville, Pa.

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BREAKING NEWS: Six-year-old boy, who was shot in elementary school attack by 'bullied' 14-year-old gunman, dies in hospital What happened to Natsumi? Missing Japanese student is found dead in abandoned Canadian mansion after appearing on surveillance video 'pleading' with mystery backpacker miles from home GOP insiders say they are 'humiliated by Trump's fight with beauty queen' as Clinton mocks him with her own 3am tweets Angelina Jolie 'doesn't want Brad Pitt to be prosecuted' over allegations he abused son Maddox, 15, as temporary deal gives her physical custody of all six children Smiles better! Kate and Wills ditch their fishing gear and Duchess beams in glam Zara jacket on final last day of their Canadian tour How fatherhood's been the making of William: No wonder Palace insiders say that baby No 3's already on the cards They didn't want to die! Outrage over 'unacceptable ... (more)

Third-party backers may still change their minds in 2016 election, poll shows

Most people who are drawn to third party candidates in the presidential election aren't sold on their choice, making these voters wild cards in an already unpredictable contest. A shift in their support toward either of the major party nominees - away from Libertarian Gary Johnson, Jill Stein of the Green Party or another third party candidate - could drastically change the shape of the race.

Philippine president’s Hitler remarks ‘deeply troubling’: Pentagon chief

Pentagon chief Ashton Carter criticized the "deeply troubling" remarks by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, in which he likened his deadly war on crime to Hitler's efforts to exterminate Jews. Carter's comments came during a regional security summit with Southeast Asian ally nations, where he sought to reassure counterparts that America's ongoing commitment to its Asia "rebalance" would continue into the next US administration.

Clinton leads Trump by 5 points

Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks as Democratic US presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listens during their first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, US, September 26, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Rick Wilking Democrat Hillary Clinton has a 5 percentage point lead over Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential race, according to the latest Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Friday, roughly the same advantage she has held all month.

Mormons gather in Utah to hear guidance from leaders

In this April 2, 2016, file photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. Mormons gather for a twice-yearly conference to hear spiritual guidance from top leaders during a testy presidential election and as society grapples with issues of race and sexuality.