Trump: Clinton presidency would lead to “the destruction of this country from within”

Donald Trump escalated his attacks Friday on Hillary Clinton's character, just as top former government officials are questioning his own. The Republican nominee, speaking in Des Moines, Iowa, accused Clinton of being "unbalanced" and "unstable," called her a "dangerous" and "pathological" liar and warned voters in this swing state that a Clinton presidency would lead to "the destruction of this country from within."

Now, Japan on Trump’s list: ‘Japanese will watch Sony TV if US is attacked’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has attacked Japan, one of America's closest allies, saying if the US is attacked, all Japanese would do is "sit home and watch Sony television". "You know, we have a treaty with Japan where if Japan is attacked, we have to use the full force and might of the United States.If we're attacked, Japan doesn't have to do anything.

A Hillary Clinton impersonator, Adam Corky, being pulled

Iowa parade float depicts Hillary Clinton behind bars Parade watchers were encouraged to throw water balloons at the float. Check out this story on ruidosonews.com: http://usat.ly/2aTF9MV A Hillary Clinton impersonator, Adam Corky, being pulled in a makeshift prison cell by an ATV driven by Kyle Julin in Arcadia on Saturday.

Trump, Clinton Trade Barbs Over Dueling Controversies

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a sign during a campaign rally at the BB&T Center, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attacked each other Wednesday over dueling controversies dogging both candidates -- new Trump comments on gun control that even have shaken up some supporters, and the old Clinton email controversy that her backers wish would go away already.

Puerto Rico towns to share services, cut costs amid crisis

In this July 15, 2016 file photo, Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla listens to U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley speak during the National Governors Association meeting, in Des Moines, Iowa. Garcia Padilla signed a bill late Friday, July 29, 2016, letting the island's 78 municipal governments share administrative services as a cost-saving measure amid a deep fiscal crisis.

The Latest: Governors pledge to fight opioid crisis

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, right, during the National Governors Association meeting, Friday, July 15, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, right, during the National Governors Association meeting, Friday, July 15, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa historian makes independent bid for US Senate

In this May 20, 2016 photo, Michael Luick-Thrams, of Mason City, Iowa, stands is front of his retrofitted bus museum during a stop at the Adel Public Library in Adel, Iowa. Luick-Thrams is pursuing an independent bid for U.S. Senate, arguing his nonpartisan approach offers a needed alternative to longtime Sen. Chuck Grassley.