As Medicaid loses stigma, its fate rides on stormy election

The federal-state program for low-income people has been scarcely debated in the turbulent presidential election, but it faces real consequences depending on who wins the White House in the Nov. 8 vote. Under President Barack Obama, Medicaid has expanded to cover more than 70 million people and shed much of the social stigma from its earlier years as a welfare program.

Obama says Nevadans have drawn a winning hand with Democrats

By The Associated Press Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether... By The Associated Press Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters... "All of these liars will be sued once the election is over," Trump said Saturday. "I look so forward to doing that."

Obama campaigns for Clinton, turns effort to US Senate race

President Barack Obama on Sunday campaigned in the battleground state of Nevada for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate he wants to succeed him in the White House - but he spent most of his time talking about the state's Senate race. Democrats badly want to get back control of the Republican-controlled Senate in the Nov. 8 election, and are sending Obama, Michelle Obama and Joe Biden to states where close races could tip the balance.

Trump campaigner admits ‘we are behind’

Donald Trump's campaign manager has admitted the Republican presidential candidate is lagging behind Democrat Hillary Clinton with only two weeks to go before election day. Clinton had "tremendous advantages," Conway said, with her husband and previous president Bill Clinton, current president Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all campaigning for her, and "all much more popular than she can hope to be."

A look at where Boozman, Eldridge stand on issues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A look at where Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Democratic challenger Conner Eldridge stand on several issues in Arkansas' U.S. Senate race: Boozman opposed the Affordable Care Act and has repeatedly voted for its repeal.

Hacked emails show Clinton campaign weighing Keystone XL decision

Emails published this past week by WikiLeaks show debate and confusion within the Hillary Clinton's camp as it faced down the unexpectedly strong primary challenge by liberal Senator Bernie Sanders, who opposed the pipeline. Hacked emails show Hillary Clinton's campaign wrestled with how to announce her opposition to construction of the Keystone XL pipeline without losing the support of labour unions that supported the project.

Illinois US Senate rivals list their top achievements

The Associated Press asked each U.S. Senate candidate what they consider their most significant personal and professional accomplishments. Here's a look at their answers: - Nothing compares to the experience of becoming a mother in November 2014, she said, adding: "Abigail inspires me to do better every single day."

Police find new ‘suspicious item’ in probe of subway alert

Under tight courthouse security and close monitoring by local officials concerned about keeping the peace, jury selection begins Tuesday for the murder trial of a white university police officer charged with... Under tight courthouse security and close monitoring by local officials concerned about keeping the peace, jury selection begins Tuesday for the murder trial of a white university police officer charged with killing an... Drivers in Texas busted for drunken driving, not paying child support or low-level drug offenses are among thousands of "high-threat" criminal arrests being counted as part of a nearly $1 billion mission to secure... Drivers in Texas busted for drunken driving, not paying child support or low-level drug offenses are among thousands of "high-threat" criminal arrests being counted as part of a nearly $1 billion mission to secure the... Two months after he jumped ... (more)

With ‘bit of bittersweetness’, Obama hosts final musical event at White House

United States President Barack Obama has hosted his final musical event at the White House, saying he felt a "bit of bittersweetness" at the culmination of one of his and First Lady Michelle Obama's "favorite" traditions. IMAGE: US President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama greet guests as they arrive for BET's "Love and Happiness: A Musical Experience" show on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

Why it Matters: Student Debt

In this May 15, 2016 file photo, students embrace as they arrive for the Rutgers graduation ceremonies in Piscataway, N.J. More Americans are getting buried by student debt, causing delays in home ownership, limiting how much people can save and leaving taxpayers at risk as many loans go unpaid. less FILE - In this May 15, 2016 file photo, students embrace as they arrive for the Rutgers graduation ceremonies in Piscataway, N.J. More Americans are getting buried by student debt, causing delays in home ... more WASHINGTON - THE ISSUE: More Americans are getting buried by student debt - causing delays in home ownership, limiting how much people can save and leaving taxpayers at risk as many loans go unpaid.