Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on military defense
Donald Trump calls the U.S. military "depleted." It urgently needs more planes, ships, troops and nuclear weapons, he says, to ensure American predominance in the world.
Category Archives: Hillary Clinton
Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on immigration
In tone, Republican Donald Trump often highlights violent crimes perpetrated by immigrants in the country illegally, with aggressive rhetoric that emphasizes nationalism. Democrat Hillary Clinton features a softer approach that embraces diversity and the value of keeping immigrant families together, even as her critics accuse her of promoting "open borders."
Policy Prescriptions Trump and Clinton on global trade
Hillary Clinton repudiates an ambitious Asia-Pacific trade deal she once praised and vows to appoint a special prosecutor to keep U.S. trading partners in line. American trade policy is taking a bipartisan beating this election year, reflecting voters' deep skepticism over the benefits of open trade with China and other countries at a time of sluggish economic growth and stagnant incomes.
Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on energy
Still, an ongoing drilling boom has lowered dependence on imports of fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas. In 2015, the U.S. relied on net imports for about 24 percent of petroleum use, the lowest level since 1970.
Policy Prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on economic growth
Few Americans feel satisfied with the state of the U.S. economy, making it a central focus in the presidential election between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump . The economy has improved over the past seven years from the depths of the Great Recession, but just not enough to give many voters a sense of security.
Clinton aides suggested email jokes, say hacked messages
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves at reporters as she boards her campaign plane at an international airport, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Morrisville, N.C. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves at reporters as she boards her campaign plane at an international airport, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Morrisville, N.C. WASHINGTON - Hacked emails from the personal account of Hillary Clinton 's top campaign official show her aides considered inserting jokes about her private email server into her speeches at several events - and at least one joke made it into her remarks.
Policy Prescriptions: Clinton and Trump on taxes
One group of Americans will likely see huge changes to their tax bills after this year's presidential election: the wealthiest 1 per cent. They will see a big tax increase if Hillary Clinton wins, or enjoy a huge tax cut if Donald Trump wins.
Policy Prescriptions: Clinton and Trump on education
A quality education for all students, especially young children, is something Hillary Clinton has been talking about for decades. It's mostly new territory for Donald Trump, who more recently has been touting his education ideas beyond his oft-repeated criticism of Common Core.
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."
Despite the polls, I am still uneasy about this election
Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even come close... Donald Trump has gone too far with his attacks on Gold Star parents Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son Army Capt. Humayun Khan... A Donald Trump White House would be a disaster, and this goes way beyond any ideological difference.
Republicans fear Trump backlash will flip Senate
Republicans in Congress withstood for months the political turmoil caused by Donald Trump at the top of their ticket, confident of holding their majorities in the House and Senate despite his unconventional candidacy.
Clinton looks past Trump to help other Dems
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is joined by mothers of black men who died from gun violence at Union Baptist church, Sunday, in Durham, N.C. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, left, stands with vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., during a campaign rally, Saturday, in Cleveland.
Clinton spots opening in Republican Arizona
Democratic supporters listen as first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Phoenix. Democratic supporters listen as first lady Michelle Obama speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Phoenix.
Posting a ballot selfie? Better check your state laws first
In this Feb. 9 photo, Bill Phillips, of Nashua, N.H., takes a selfie with his marked election ballot.
Looking past Trump, Clinton aims to help other Democrats
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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.
Amazon Echo now fact-checks politicians
You've probably heard politicians make more than a few outlandish claims, and not just in the run-up to the US presidential election . Do you really want to swing by a fact-checking website every time a candidate stretches credibility? As of now, you don't have to lift a finger.
It’s All About the Downballot Now
Trump threw away his last best chance for a comeback by threatening his many accusers of sexual assault and unwanted advances with lawsuits, and by refusing to walk back his assertion that he would "keep America in suspense" over whether he would accept the results of the election. Unsurprisingly, his poll numbers have tanked.
Vice presidential nominee shrugs off threat by WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks, which has been posting stolen emails from Hillary Clinton's campaign manager John Podesta, has twice taunted the Democratic vice presidential candidate that he's in for a "surprise." U.S. intelligence officials say the leaked Podesta emails are part of a series of high-profile computer hacks of Democratic targets orchestrated by the Russian government.
Black Votes Matter PAC suspends operations
A group founded earlier this year to help mobilize black turnout for the Nov. 8 elections has suspended operations, The Post has learned. Black Votes Matter PAC was created to address concerns about a drop-off in the black vote without President Obama, the first African-American elected to the White House, on the ballot.