The Latest: Obama lauds Gold Star families
Trump broke a major American political and societal taboo over the we... . FILE - In this Thursday, July 28, 2016 file photo, Khizr Khan, father of fallen US Army Capt.
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Khan suggests Trump meet with good Muslims’ as McCain rips mogul
The father of a fallen Muslim-American war hero who's been criticized by Donald Trump urged Monday the hate-spewing GOP nominee's advisers to "set him right." "Every decent Republican has rebuked his behavior, yet nobody has stood up and said: 'Enough.
With Khan family, has Trump finally gone too far?
In this Friday, July 29, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colo. Trump broke a major American political and societal taboo over the weekend when he engaged in an emotionally-charged feud with Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the bereaved parents of a decorated Muslim Army captain killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq.
politicsTrump Gave the GOP the Choice of Racism or DefeatThe party chose racism. Jonathan Chait
Half a dozen years ago - just before Donald Trump latched on to the birther issue, but when the conservative base was already erupting in racialized terror against President Obama - The Simpsons slyly satirized Fox News with a pretend slogan: " ." The first part was probably too kind to a network that has frequently stoked white racial paranoia .
News roundup: Hillary Clinton takes a 7-point lead over Trump
Hillary Clinton takes a 7-point lead over Trump. Could Trump turn Utah blue this year? Napier-Pearce to replace Orme as Tribune editor.
Pence: Fallen Muslim soldier’s family ‘should be cherished’
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he and Donald Trump believe a Muslim family the Republican presidential nominee has criticized "should be cherished by every American." The GOP vice presidential candidate released a statement Sunday though Trump's campaign about Trump's emotionally charged feud with Khizr and Ghazala Khan .
After Khizr Khan’s DNC speech, the pocket Constitution is a hot item
Late Thursday night, the Democratic National Convention came to a close. Hillary and Chelsea Clinton spoke.
GOP panel to meet to ratify Crouch as Holcomb’s running mate
The Indiana Republican state committee is set to meet to ratify gubernatorial candidate Eric Holcomb's selection of state Auditor Suzanne Crouch as his running mate. Holcomb announced his choice of Crouch on Friday.
Take politicians out of election law
It's been a good couple of weeks for voting rights. Judicial opinions have struck down or limited strict voter ID laws in several states, showing that politicians cannot be trusted to write laws that effect our elections.
Ellicott City: Historic Maryland town faces long recovery after flooding
The picturesque Main Street of Ellicott City , Maryland, faces a months-long recovery that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars after devastating flooding that damaged nearly every home and business along the road, officials said. Two people were killed when the town about 14 miles west of Baltimore took on 6.5 inches of water Saturday night, most of it between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., sweeping away hundreds of cars, tearing away sidewalks and wrecking storefronts and building foundations.
Maryland town faces long recovery after flooding
A submerged car is visible in the Patapsco River, seen from the Howard County side of Patapsco Valley State Park after the sidewalk caved in due to Saturday night's flooding in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, July 31, 2016. Historic, low-lying Ellicott City, Maryland, was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing a few people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said.
Fight with Khan family tests Trump’s ‘say anything’ strategy16 minutes ago
In this Friday, July 29, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colo. Trump broke a major American political and societal taboo over the weekend when he engaged in an emotionally-charged feud with Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the bereaved parents of a decorated Muslim Army captain killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq.
Gunman slays three teenagers, critically injures another at house party near Seattle
People hug outside Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Wash., during a vigil for those who were slain Saturday, July 30, 2016. On Sunday, hundreds gathered at the Mukilteo Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints to mourn the early deaths of three 19-year-olds.
The Latest: Republican congressman backs Clinton
Richard Hanna asked, in an op-ed published in The Post-Standard newspaper of Syracuse, New York, "where do we draw the line," responding to Donald Trump's attack on the parents of a slain Muslim-American soldier. "He is unfit to serve our party and cannot lead this country," Hanna said.
Many negatives label candidates
Congressman Vela simply stated what most people of Latino/Mexican decent feel. I too believe he should put the wall where the sun never shines.
Womana s still in the (Democratic) party mood at 102
Geraldine “Jerry” Emmett is 102, legally blind and a lifelong, “good Democrat.” Every day, she drinks two beers - one at 10 a.m., the other at 4 p.m. Her favorite, she told the Arizona Republic, is Michelob Ultra Light. She lived through the civil rights movement, the women's liberation movement, the women's suffrage movement.
Beware the energy shell game
Scorching July weather may have many in the Ohio Valley deciding between cranking up the air conditioning and keeping electricity bills within reason, but it turns out consumers in West Virginia and Ohio are running at about the middle of the pack, in terms of nationwide energy costs. Financial research firm WalletHub analyzed monthly energy bills in all 50 states, and Washington, D.C., using a formula that considered electricity, natural gas, motor fuel and home heating oil.
Democrat to talk infrastructure in Ohio Senate race
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio plans to highlight an Ohio River bridge as an example of national infrastructure needs. Former Gov. Ted Strickland will be near the Brent Spence Bridge that connects Cincinnati and northern Kentucky on Monday to discuss his plan to invest in such infrastructure.
Trump’s war of words backfiring
Donald Trump faced mounting criticism from leaders of his own party Sunday as a confrontation between the Republican nominee and the Muslim American parents of a soldier killed in Iraq continued to consume the presidential race.
Bill Press: Two cities, two conventions, one choice
For political journalists, there's nothing crueler than two national political conventions, two weeks in a row: Endless hours of note-taking; long, boring speeches by countless politicians; cheap hotels, lousy food and not enough sleep.