Divided America: Global warming polarizes more than abortion
Two decades ago, the issue of climate change wasn't as contentious. The leading U.S. Senate proponent of taking action on global warming was Republican John McCain.
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The Latest: Trump’s foreign policy to focus on destroying IS
Republican Donald Trump will declare an end to nation building if elected president, replacing it with what aides described as "foreign policy realism" focused on destroying the Islamic State group and other terrorist organizations. Trump is also expected to propose a new immigration policy under which the U.S. would stop issuing visas in cases where adequate screenings can't be performed.
Trump would stop issuing visas if screenings were inadequate
" Donald Trump will declare an end to nation building if elected president, replacing it with what aides described as "foreign policy realism" focused on destroying the Islamic State group and other terrorist organizations. In a speech the Republican presidential nominee will deliver on Monday in Ohio, Trump will argue that the country needs to work with anyone that shares that mission, regardless of other ideological and strategic disagreements.
Trump lashes out at ‘crooked media’
Donald Trump, clearly angered by news reports that he has grown depressed and sullen over his fading presidential prospects, has issued some of his sharpest attacks on the media. "I am not running against Crooked Hillary Clinton," the Republican presidential candidate said in a speech late Saturday in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Global warming divides Americans more than abortion
In this Sunday, July 24, 2016, file photo, climate change activists carry signs as they march during a protest in downtown in Philadelphia a day before the start of the Democratic National Convention. Matthew Nisbet, a communications professor at Northeastern University, says the split with science is most visible and strident when it comes to climate change because the nature of the global problem requires communal joint action, and “for conservatives that's especially difficult to accept.” He and other experts say climate change is more about tribalism, or who we identify with politically and socially.
What Paul Ryan’s primary could tell us about Donald Trump and…
An early-May poll showed Paul Ryan's primary challenger with the support of 14% of voters in Wisconsin's 1st District. Earlier this week, Paul Nehlen, the Wisconsin businessman looking to unseat the House speaker, wound up with a near identical level of support - just 15.9% - in the Tuesday primary.
Mike Pence may release his tax returns – Donald Trump still refuses
Donald Trump looks at Indiana Gov. Mike Pence during a joint interview aired on '60 Minutes' on July 17, 2016. The American public could see vice presidential candidate Mike Pence's tax returns before getting to read Donald Trump's, as the GOP running mate suggested he would release his documents before Election Day.
Anthony Weiner Calls Himself Strong ‘Like a Mongoose’ in New Sexting Incident
It's true. History does repeat itself, or so it would seem thanks to a new report about the online going-ons of former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner .
Trump goes on tear against media, not Clinton
Donald Trump's campaign on Sunday went on a new tear against the media, blaming the "disgusting" press for a week of distractions at a time when Republicans have urged him - again - to focus on Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. Trump will get another chance to reset his campaign on Monday when he is expected to lay out his plan for defeating what running mate Mike Pence on Sunday called, "radical Islamic terrorism" with "real specifics" on how to make the United States safer.
Pence says Trump will offer specifics on making country safer
Donald Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, says the Republican presidential candidate will offer "real specifics" this week on how make the country safer. Pence declined to preview Trump's plan in an interview on "Fox News Sunday," saying only that Trump will offer a "change of direction" in counterterrorism policies.
Eric Cantor calls on Trump to be more supportive of Israel
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor wants Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to be more consistent in his support of Israel. In an interview with the Jerusalem Post , Cantor called Trump - in addition to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton - "very imperfect."
Young Republican
While thinking about politics in high school, Amanda Klein, 20, discovered she identified best with the Republican Party's ideals. She's now the national committee chairwoman for the Nevada Federation of Young Republicans and a member of UNR's College Republicans.
Multi-racial group cuts ribbon on MLK memorial in Marquette Park
Fifty years after several thousand city and suburban whites threw insults, rocks and bottles at Dr. Martin Luther King and 700 other activists marching into Marquette Park, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson returned fire of a different sort--hurling calls for compassion and understanding of whites who opposed King.
The Latest: Trump camp goes on tear against the media
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Conn. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Sacred Heart University, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Fairfield, Conn.
The Latest: Incumbent US Sen. Schatz wins Hawaii primary
The incumbent Senator seeks his first full term as he was appointed to replace the late Sen. Daniel Inouye in 2012 ... . Voters arrive at a polling station held at Kawananakoa Middle School for the primary Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, in Honolulu.
Hanabusa wins Democratic primary for her old US House seat
Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, right, is congratulated by a supporter at her campaign headquarters, Saturday, August 13, 2016, in Honolulu. Hanabusa won the Democratic primary in Hawaii for her old House seat Saturday.
Question Pence doesn’t answer: Will he release tax returns?
Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, spends much of his time on the campaign trail responding to questions about Donald Trump, the party's presidential nominee. A day after Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, released their 2015 tax returns as a way to put pressure on Trump to release his own, Pence was visiting a farmer's market in his hometown, Columbus, Ind., when two reporters asked if the public would get to see the governor's returns.
.com | Trump makes a pitch for Connecticut, a Democratic stronghold
Connecticut has not been in Republican hands since George HW Bush won the state in 1988. No matter, Donald Trump says as he promises to pursue the Democratic stronghold.
Carly Fiorina headlines Pitkin GOP’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner | AspenTimes.com
Republican candidates gathered in Aspen Saturday night for the Pitkin County GOP's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. From left, Pitkin County Commissioner candidate Scott Writer, State House District 61 candidate Bob Schutt, 9th Judicial District Attorney candidate Jeff Cheney and CU Regent candidate Heidi Ganahl.
In Connecticut, Trump promises a major push in a blue state
" Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made an unusual foray Saturday night into deep-blue Connecticut, pledging to make "a big play" for the Democratic stronghold. Connecticut has not voted for a Republican in a presidential election since 1988, when it went for George H.W. Bush, but Trump was undeterred.