Could Trump or Clinton face impeachment as president?

Dear John: A thought occurred to me and I am writing to you as the one who can tell me if my idea has any merit. Since both of our presidential candidates have committed many egregious and, probably, illegal acts, might it be possible for Congress to initiate impeachment proceedings immediately after their swearing-in as president, whoever wins? C.M. Dear C.M.: I love this question because it would be a perfect ending to a very strange campaign and because I actually asked Donald Trump about something along these lines.

More states appear to be in play as presidential race moves to final stretch

With hours until Election Day, the wildest U.S. presidential race in memory has grown more competitive in most of the battleground states, although Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton continues to hold a broader path to victory than Republican Donald Trump. The political map suggests that Clinton can lose several key states long assumed to be in her column and still reach the 270 electoral votes she needs to win.

Trump pressing into Democratic territory in final days

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up 6-month-old Catalina Larkin, of Largo, Fla., during a campaign rally Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. PEMBROKE PINES, Fla.

‘On a razor’s edge’: New optimism for Trump as more states appear within his grasp

With hours until election day, the wildest US presidential race in memory has grown more competitive in most of the battleground states, although Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton continues to hold a broader path to victory than Republican Donald Trump. The political map suggests that Clinton can lose several key states long assumed to be in her column and still reach the 270 electoral votes she needs to win.

Pence, Ryan urge Republicans to ‘come home’ for Trump

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Donald Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, joined Saturday in a gesture of Republican unity at a rally in Wisconsin's most conservative county, a month after Ryan said he would no longer defend or campaign with Trump. Both Pence and Ryan said it was time for Republicans to "come home" and vote for Trump.

The Wild Twists That Could Make Mike Pence Our Next President

Five days before Americans headed to the polls in 2008, a sizable portion of the electorate could explain Sarah Palin's proximity to Russia, name at least one of her kids , and do a passable impression of her. Yet today, even Americans who are following the election might be sketchy on which state Mike Pence can see from his house and whether he even has kids .

Melania Trump pledges to combat cyber-bullying as first lady

Melanie Trump, husband of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, walks on stage to deliver a speech at the Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn, Pa., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. In her first solo speech since the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump on Thursday called for an end to online bullying of children and teenagers, saying, it is "absolutely unacceptable when it's done with no name hiding on the internet."

Mike Pence won’t say whether Ryan should be House speaker

Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence greets the crowd at a campaign stop, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz. Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence greets the crowd at a campaign stop, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Mesa, Ariz.

Hassan, Ayotte paint each other as weak on cyber security

New Hampshire's Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte on Wednesday turned a debate question about cyber attacks into one of her most aggressive critiques of her Democratic challenger, Gov. Maggie Hassan. During a one-hour televised debate on WMUR-TV, Ayotte didn't directly answer a question about whether Russia has succeeded in trying to influence U.S. elections.

Trump-Pence campaign aide stays on Indiana payroll

A key aide to Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee, Gov. Mike Pence, continues to earn $23,000 a month as Indiana's sole Washington lobbyist even as he has taken a paid position with the Republican presidential campaign and regularly travels with Pence to political rallies across the country during working hours. The dual, simultaneous employment of Joshua Pitcock is unusual.

Race tightening, Clinton relays on firewall of support

By LISA LERER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Hillary Clinton is pushing her supporters to cast early ballots in key battleground states, as Donald Trump tries to make up ground with intensified attacks following the FBI's renewed examination of her email practices.

Olentangy plans mock forum

With more than six days away left until the general election, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will debate at Olentangy High School, 675 Lewis Center Road, Wednesday evening.Though the real Republican and Democratic presidential nominees will be campaigning today in Wisconsin and Florida, respectively, Olentangy students Colton Sparvero and Melat ... (more)

Clinton, Trump prepare for possibility of election overtime

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Clinton is assembling a voter protection program that has drawn thousands of lawyers agreeing to lend their time and expertise in battleground states, though the campaign isn't saying exactly how many or where. It is readying election observers in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada and Arizona to assess any concerns -- including the potential for voter intimidation -- and to verify normal procedures.

Clinton and Trump Prepare for Possibility of Election Overtime

Clinton is assembling a voter protection program that has drawn thousands of lawyers agreeing to lend their time and expertise in battleground states, though the campaign isn't saying exactly how many or where. It is readying election observers in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Iowa, Nevada and Arizona to assess any concerns -- including the potential for voter intimidation -- and to verify normal procedures.

Trump sticks to attacks, insults, hoping to overtake Clinton

Donald Trump plunged into his final-week sprint to Election Day Monday decidedly on his terms: unleashing a harsh new attack against Democrat Hillary Clinton in Michigan, a state that hasn't favored a Republican for president in nearly three decades. His message was welcomed by supporters, but his location frustrated anxious Republicans who fear their nominee is riding his unorthodox political playbook too long - even as Clinton's developing email problems offer new political opportunity.