Killed DNC Staffer – Wanted to Make a Difference,’ Family Says

The father of a 27-year-old man who worked for the Democratic National Committee said his son wanted to "make the world better," that he worked tirelessly in the community and stayed focused on politics. But on Sunday morning in Washington, D.C., Seth Conrad Rich, the DNC's voter expansion data director, was fatally shot.

Donald Trump and family meet with VP finalists

Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement. He began Wednesday with breakfast at the residence of one, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Wednesday morning, a day after the pair campaigned together in the state.

What late-night TV gender barrier? Chelseaa

After being the only woman in late-night TV during most of her seven-year run on "Chelsea Lately," Chelsea Handler was ready to talk about something new. What late-night TV gender barrier? Chelsea Handler is global CULVER CITY, Calif.

Poll: In tumultuous summer, young Americans in a dour mood

SAN FRANCISCO >> In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: pessimistic about the fairness of their economic system, questioning the greatness of the United States and deeply skeptical of the way the nation picks its leaders. A new poll of young people between the ages of 18 and 30 finds that an overwhelming 90 percent think the two-party political system has real - though fixable - problems or that it is "seriously broken."

Mosquito Mascot Trolls Senate Republicans At Zika Hearing

A man in a full-body mosquito costume trolled Senate Republicans on Wednesday by distributing insect repellent outside of their hearing on the Zika virus. The human-sized mosquito, a reproductive rights advocate with NARAL Pro-Choice America, made an appearance to denounce Republicans' lack of action on the Zika epidemic.

Carla D. Hayden Confirmed as 14th Librarian of Congress by Wide Margin

In what is being widely celebrated as a historic decision, Carla D. Hayden was confirmed as the 14th Librarian of Congress July 13 by a Senate majority vote of 74-18. Hayden, currently CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore and LJ 's 1995 Librarian of the Year, will be the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress .

The Latest: Coats says Trump hasn’t made up his mind on VP

In this photo taken March 14, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie introduced him at a plane-side rally in an aircraft hanger at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio. Christie would give Trump a well-known running mate who's quietly become an expert on Trump's unusual presidential campaign operation.

Former Sen. Evan Bayh kicks off comeback bid for his old seat

Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even... Sign if you agree: Presidents do not stop working in the final year of their term. Neither should the Senate.

Sanders explains the long wait for his Clinton endorsement

Just a day after Bernie Sanders gave his full-throated support to presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the Vermont senator discussed the thought process behind his decision in an interview with "CBS This Morning." "I'm standing up for working families and the middle class in saying that Donald Trump would be a disaster for the future of this country," Sanders said early Wednesday.

Once again, President Obama tries to convince America that it is united

President Obama hugs Dallas Police Chief David Brown during a memorial service Tuesday for five slain police officers. The president who acknowledged the elusive nature of national unity on Tuesday seemed far removed from the little-known state senator who made his political mark boasting of its presence.

Trump seeks to block release of Trump University testimony

A federal judge who has been a target of Donald Trump's unending scorn must decide whether to release videos of the presumed Republican presidential nominee testifying in a lawsuit about the now-defunct Trump University - images that Trump's attorneys worry will be used to tarnish the campaign. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel faces Trump's attorneys Wednesday for the first time since he permitted the release of unrelated documents in a class-action lawsuit alleging fraud, a move that led Trump to intensify his unusual attacks on the judge that included mention of his Mexican heritage.

Poll: Most young people dislike GOP’s Trump, say he’s racist

Donald Trump is wildly unpopular among young adults, in particular young people of colour, and nearly two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 believe the presumptive Republican nominee is racist. That's the finding of a new GenForward poll that also found just 19 per cent of young people have a favourable opinion of Trump compared to the three-quarters of young adults who hold a dim view of the New York billionaire.

Poll: Most young people dislike GOPa s Trump, say hea s racist

Donald Trump is wildly unpopular among young adults, in particular young people of colour, and nearly two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 believe the presumptive Republican nominee is racist. That's the finding of a new GenForward poll that also found just 19 per cent of young people have a favourable opinion of Trump compared to the three-quarters of young adults who hold a dim view of the New York billionaire.

Sen. Feinstein officially opposes pot legalization in California

Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday formally opposed an initiative on California's fall ballot to legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Feinstein said the measure, Proposition 64, lacked protections for children and motorists and would clash with medical marijuana guidelines signed last fall by Gov. Jerry Brown.

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."

GOP ‘dump Trump’ rebels mobilize ahead of the convention

From a spartan 16th-floor office they've rented just blocks from this week's preliminary meetings of the Republican National Convention, some of the GOP rebels trying to head off Donald Trump are laying the groundwork for revolt. Dumping the party's presumptive presidential nominee is a longshot.

Kathleen Parker, Washington Post: So whose life most matters among us?

These fractured thoughts were all I could muster upon waking Friday to news of the ambush on Dallas police. They were still fresh in my mind from the night before when I'd turned in early, exhausted by the images of 32-year-old Philando Castile dying in Minnesota after a police officer shot him.

What do young Americans think on top issues facing the country?

In this July 8, 2016, photo, a man holds up a sign saying "black lives matter" during a protest of shootings by police, in Washington by the White House. When it comes to picking a new president, young people in America are united in saying education is what matters most.