Clinton loyalists tried to find out in 2008 whether Americans would …

One gauged responses among people told Obama's 'father was a Muslim and Obama grew up among Muslims in the world's most populous Islamic country' Longtime Clinton loyalist Paul Begala was included on the survey, and says it was meant to prepare for looming GOP attacks, not to muddy Obama A new email revealed as part of the Wikileaks dump appears to show Hillary Clinton allies testing a series of incendiary issues regarding President Obama - including his father's Muslim faith. The poll, titled 'McCain survey,' apparently was gleaned from a hack of Hillary Clinton's campaign chair John Podesta, who is copied on the email chain.

Amid corruption, Maryland prisons chief seeks solutions

When Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Secretary Stephen Moyer took over Maryland's ailing prison system, he had one goal: combat corruption. Maryland's prisons chief has fought corruption by aggressively investigating bad behavior and rigorously screening new corrections officers.

Ryan: Liberals favor a government-heavy agenda for elites

House Speaker Paul Ryan, under siege from fellow Republicans for his unwillingness to help Donald Trump win, is accusing liberals and Democrat Hillary Clinton of favoring a government-heavy agenda for elites. "The left does not just seek a continuation of the last eight years," the Wisconsin Republican says in remarks he plans to deliver Friday.

Trump says he never met some accusers; Pence claims evidence

Donald Trump contends he doesn't know and never even met some of the women accusing him of sexual assault, and his running mate said Friday the campaign is working on producing evidence that the claims are false. Trump himself has called his accusers "horrible liars" and said he will prove the allegations aren't true, but Hillary Clinton and ally Michelle Obama say Americans are learning more about Trump's unacceptable behavior every day.

Clinton Vs. Trump on Child Tax Credits: Top Issue for Gen X Parents

The two main candidates for president of the U.S. - Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the former Secretary of State, and Republican challenger billionaire Donald Trump - are chasing after the votes of the younger generation. Each one wants to improve the tax benefits available to parents on the tax returns, but in different ways.

The Latest: Pence says evidence forthcoming to back Trump

Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence speaks at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence speaks at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016.

Hillary Clinton Shows Off Debate Dance Moves On Ellen – Plus…

Hillary Clinton Shows Off Debate Dance Moves On Ellen - Plus She Chats About Donald Trump Controversies & Michelle Obama's Speech - Watch! Last week's leaked Access Hollywood tape might be sinking Donald Trump 's popularity, but Hillary Clinton is still hitting the trail to gain support, and for Friday's show she swung by to see Ellen DeGeneres ! The politician was originally supposed to appear on the talk show back in September, but those health issues got in the way, and it looks like Ellen and Hil sure made up for lost time! The presidential hopeful chatted it up with DeGeneres about everything from Donald's recent scandals to the debate and even touched on Michelle Obama 's powerfully inspiring speech ! Oh yeah, and the comedienne also showed off some of AH-Mazing Hil's debate dance moves! LOLz! Ch-ch-check out the incredible interview and let us know your thoughts on all of Trump's ... (more)

At Clinton rally, Obama to try to tie Republicans to Trump

Refusing to give Republicans the benefit of the doubt, President Barack Obama is working to saddle GOP candidates across the country with the baggage of Donald Trump and his sexually aggressive comments about women. Obama will rally for Democrat Hillary Clinton on Friday in Cleveland, Ohio, appearing in one of just a handful of toss-up states that could potentially swing to either Clinton or Trump on Election Day.

Melania Trump Threatens People Magazine With Lawsuit

Melania Trump threatened People Magazine and a former staff reporter with legal action over "false and completely fictionalized" statements in the writer's account of Donald Trump forcing himself on her during a 2005 interview. The Republican presidential candidate's wife denied that she encountered or conversed with writer Natasha Stoynoff in New York, tweeting a letter from her lawyer demanding a "prominent retraction and apology" of certain statements in the article, and threatening that Melania would otherwise "consider her legal options."

‘Trump a threat to press freedom’

New York, Oct 14 : The Committee to Protect Journalists has declared Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a threat to press freedoms. "Donald Trump, through his words and actions as a candidate for president of the US, has consistently betrayed First Amendment values," CPJ's board chairwoman Sandra Mims Rowe said.

Police groupa s endorsement of Trump stirs debate among ranks

A national police organization's endorsement of Donald Trump has exposed a divide within the ranks of law enforcement: Can they support someone who calls himself the law-and-order candidate but was caught on tape bragging about sexually predatory behavior toward women? And what about Trump antagonizing the very minority communities that police agencies need to win over amid turmoil over police shootings of unarmed black men? Last month, the national Fraternal Order of Police endorsed the New York businessman, saying he's the one candidate who takes time to understand the issues facing law enforcement. Now, some officers - particularly African-Americans - are questioning whether Trump is worthy of the endorsement.

The Trump defence

Is it me or is the American Presidential election getting more and more surreal as an under-fire Donald Trump has gone onto the offensive in an effort to divert attention from his own indiscretions? The Guardian reports that there was an avalanche of fresh abuse allegations on Thursday after a series of women came forward to dispute his claim that his comments about sexual assault were only empty boasts. The paper says that the torrent of accusations includes claims from beauty pageant contenders who allege he burst into their dressing rooms to ogle them while they were nude.