McConnell: With Clinton as President – Nothing Will Change’
"I've been around the Clintons more than anybody should ever have to," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Ky., says in speech at Republican National Convention.
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Ohio college pulls out of U.S. presidential debate, citing security
Wright State University in Ohio said on Tuesday it had decided not to host the first U.S. presidential debate scheduled for Sept. 26, citing mounting costs and security concerns, and the event will now be held at Hofstra University in New York.
Cruz support still strong in Washington delegation GOP camp
Washington state delegate Eric Minor talks to reporters as he reacts to a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016. Washington state delegate Eric Minor talks to reporters as he reacts to a roll call vote on the adoption of the rules during first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Monday, July 18, 2016.
Plagiarism Talk Rises As Trump Powers Toward GOP Prize
Donald Trump's campaign on Tuesday tried to brush off charges of plagiarism and recover quickly from an unforced stumble as he advanced within steps of officially seizing the Republican nomination for president.
Katie McGinty Rolls Out First TV Ad of General Election
We've been following the campaign ad blitz in the race for Pennsylvania's junior senate seat pretty closely. There was the pro-Sen. Pat Toomey ad from a conservative independent group with an atrocious depiction of a cheesesteak, and there was the anti-Toomey ad from a liberal group that had a litter box in it for some reason.
Appeals court says prosecutor manual can stay secret
A federal appeals court says the Justice Department does not have to turn over a prosecution training manual to defense attorneys. The ruling Tuesday covers the so-called Blue Book that instructs prosecutors about their duty to turn over certain documents to defense lawyers.
Senate Republican groups gather cash ahead of election
A super political action committee and related nonprofit group raised more than $15.5 million this spring to help preserve the Senate majority. That's according to spokesman Ian Prior.
Uber set to start offering rides in West Virginia
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin are set to be Uber's first riders in West Virginia. The governor's office says Tomblin and Manchin are scheduled to take a short trip by Uber from the Capitol Market in Charleston to the state Capitol building on Tuesday.
Mike Pence, Trump’s VP pick, shares striking similarities with Brownback
As the Republican National Convention gets underway in Cleveland, the similarities between Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, Mike Pence, and Gov. Sam Brownback are striking.
Safety, security take stage in Pennsylvania’s US Senate race
Public safety issues including terrorism, illegal immigration and gun violence are shaping Pennsylvania'a closely watched U.S. Senate race. Republican incumbent Pat Toomey and his Democratic challenger Katie McGinty also are striving to show unity with police in response to the killings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge.
RNC 2016: 10 observations from the convention’s 1st day
U.S. taxpayers shelled out millions of dollars for eight Republican investigations into the deaths of four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, and every one concluded that then-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton bore no direct responsibility for the attack. The Senate Intelligence Committee said initial intelligence reports did mention protests against an anti-Muslim video.
Deadline extended: Grassley fall internship applications due Aug. 1
WASHINGTON - " Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said the deadline for fall internships for college-age Iowans has been extended.
Hillary Clinton holds double-digit lead over Donald Trump in N.Y.
Hillary Clinton holds a double-digit lead over Donald Trump in Democrat-heavy New York - but fails to crack the 50% threshold in her adopted home state, according to a poll released Tuesday morning. Heading into the Democratic party convention next week, Clinton leads Trump in a head-to-head matchup 47% to 35% among New York voters, including 63% to 20% in New York City, the Quinnipiac University poll found.
Donald Trump greets his wife, Melania Trump, on stage
Top takeaways from night 1 of #RNCinCLE The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday. Here's what you'll be talking about Tuesday morning.
Bouquets And Brickbats From Opening Night At Trump’s Unconventional Convention
As Donald Trump had promised, there were surprises Monday night at the opening of his personally programmed Republican National Convention - and some of them might have surprised even him. The big hits of the night were former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Melania Trump.
Tuesday Preview: Republican Delegates to Formally Nominate Donald Trump
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Republican National Convention 2016: What You Need to Know for Tuesday
At 5:30 p.m., delegates are scheduled to begin their official nomination process, followed by a slew of speakers that will fit into tonight's theme of "Make America Work Again." The list of those taking the stage at Quicken Loans Arena include Donald Trump Jr., U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and two men who failed in their bid for the White House, Some of the story lines we are following today include the next generation of Republicans in New York, a look at the U.S. Senate race between Republican Wendy Long and incumbent Charles Schumer as well as tracking protests planned for today.
Rubio skips RNC to inadequately address Florida’s algae problem
A few prominent Republicans will be noticeably absent from the RNC this week, including Marco Rubio, who will be back in Florida campaigning for his Senate reelection instead. Back campaigning in the same state he once lost to Trump, Rubio is expected to concern himself with local problems again, including its toxic algae blooms.
Striking Similarities: Passages from Melania Trump’s convention…
Melania Trump's speech Monday to the Republican National Convention has come under fire as it appears that two of the passages are strikingly similar to the speech first lady Michelle Obama gave in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention. The passages in question focus on lessons that Melania Trump, the wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, said she learned from her parents and the relevance of their lessons in her experience as a mother.
Some Melania Trump speech lines mirror Michelle Obama speech
CLEVELAND >> Melania Trump's well-received speech Monday to the Republican National Convention contained two passages that match nearly word-for-word the speech that first lady Michelle Obama delivered in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention. The passages in question focus on lessons that Mrs. Trump, the wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, said she learned from her parents and the relevance of their lessons in her experience as a mother.