Pentagon chief Ashton Carter reassures ASEAN ministers over future US commitments

Ko Olina, Oct 1 : Pentagon Chief Ashton Carter met with Southeast Asian defense ministers to discuss regional security issues and reassure them America's "rebalance" to Asia will continue under the next US administration. The rebalance - or "pivot," as it is sometimes called - has been a cornerstone of President Barack Obama's foreign policy, with a shifting of focus away from the Middle East and toward the Asia-Pacific region.

Fox News poll confirms: Hillary Clinton won the debate in a…

A Fox News poll released Friday confirmed what other scientific surveys have found in the aftermath of the first presidential debate: Hillary Clinton prevailed over Donald Trump in the affair, and she has seen a slight overall national bump because of it. The poll, which was conducted entirely after the debate, found that 61% of voters who watched the debate viewed Clinton as the winner.

Zogby: Trump’s Twitter Rant Wasn’t Necessary

Donald Trump's early-morning Twitter rant Friday about a former Miss Universe winner was essentially pointless and has nothing to do with the presidential election, pollster John Zogby told Newsmax TV. During an interview on "Newsmax Prime," Zogby told host J.D. Hayworth Trump's decision to go off on Alicia Machado wasn't the smartest one.

Deepest Denial Of All

Trump now leads in Nevada, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio and North Carolina - all states Barack Obama won his first term - according to Real Clear Politics averages. The Political Industrial Complex encompasses all those elites whose livelihoods are predicated on central-control of resources and who determine who is allowed to succeed in society.

Chicago Tribune backs Libertarian Gary Johnson

The Chicago Tribune, a Windy City newspaper that historically backs Republican candidates, endorsed Libertarian Gary Johnson on Friday, calling him "practical," "agile" and "experienced." "Libertarians Gary Johnson of New Mexico and running mate William Weld of Massachusetts are agile, practical and, unlike the major-party candidates, experienced at managing governments," the paper said.

USA Today urges voters to oppose Trump

The USA Today editorial board for the first time is taking sides in a presidential race - but it's not asking voters to back a specific candidate, but rather oppose Donald Trump. The USA Today editorial board wrote Thursday it was moved to oppose Trump - the first such move in its 34-year history - because of what it calls the unique danger he presents.

The most irrelevant VP picks in modern history?

The vice presidential debate Tuesday could carry with it the same impact that Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine have each brought to their respective tickets: inconsequential. Political experts have said for years that voters make their choice based solely on presidential candidates and not the No.

Zelizer: How smart is Trump on taxes?

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the first presidential debate on Monday, September 26. Clinton, 68, is the first woman to lead a presidential ticket for one of the major political parties. She has been a U.S. senator and secretary of state.

Inside Clinton’s Quest to Lure Millennials and Shore Up Her Campaign

When Hillary Clinton decided to run for president, she faced a critical strategic choice. Should she tailor her message to the predominantly white working-class Americans who twice helped elect her husband-and supported her in the 2008 Democratic primaries over Barack Obama? Or should she try to piggyback on Obama's coalition of minorities, single women, and millennials? Clinton chose the latter track.

Illustration on Hillary Clinton’s pessimistic view of America by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Four years ago, you could have almost seen Bill Clinton 's thought bubble as he watched Barack Obama 's weak and listless performance against Mitt Romney during the first presidential debate: "I can't believe we lost to this guy." Mr. Clinton never would have mailed it in the way Mr. Obama did.

Hillary Clinton seeks campaign lift from Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama

Hillary Clinton sought Wednesday to build on her widely praised debate performance by making a direct appeal to younger voters whose enthusiasm drove Bernie Sanders' unlikely campaign. Clinton was joining Sanders on the campaign trail for the first time since they held a “unity” rally in July in an attempt to unify the Democratic Party.