‘Study, pray, vote,’ Pope Francis tells Americans ahead of elections

Pope Francis on Sunday advised US Catholics who feel they are torn between two imperfect candidates for president to study and pray before they vote and to make sure to follow their conscience. During his traditional, freewheeling in-flight news conference with reporters on the plane returning from Azerbaijan, Francis was asked how he would counsel American faithful and what wisdom they should keep in mind.

Donald Trump is better for US ‘than a woman’: Rudy Giuliani

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani delivers remarks before Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump rallies with supporters in Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Did Rudy Giuliani really mean to say Donald Trump would make a better president than Hillary Clinton because he's a man? And that "everybody" cheats on their spouse? The former New York mayor was responding to leaked tax documents obtained by The New York Times that show Trump in 1995 declared such a massive loss in income that he could have legally avoided paying federal income taxes for up to 18 years.

Christie, Giuliani: If Trump didn’t pay taxes, he’s ‘genius’

Donald Trump may or may not have paid federal income taxes for years after losing nearly $916 million. But if he did avoid paying taxes, he's a "genius" at taking advantage of a loophole-ridden law, his supporters said Sunday.

Seven ‘Facts’ Politifact Got Flagrantly Wrong While…

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles as she speaks to supporters while her husband, former President Bill Clinton , gives a thumbs up to the crowd after Mrs. Clinton was projected to be the winner in the Nevada Democratic caucuses, in Las Vegas, Nevada February 20, 2016. REUTERS/David Becker Politifact editors corrected two errors Friday in their recent post attacking The Daily Caller News Foundation's Sept.

Tax troubles threaten Trump as election day nears, and so does his own approach to campaigning

The last weeks of a campaign are about building momentum and finishing strong. That is why the roughest week of Donald Trump 's presidential run, one that dramatically worsened with a report that he may not have paid federal income taxes for 18 years due to a nearly billion-dollar business loss, poses a new threat to his candidacy.

When it comes to Trumpa s taxes and finances, much is unknown

Donald Trump reported a more than $900 million loss on his 1995 income tax returns filed in three states, as revealed in documents obtained by The New York Times that experts say could have allowed him to forgo paying federal income taxes for nearly two decades. The revelation from a portion of Trump's tax returns for that year gives the most detailed insight yet into the Republican nominee's tax history during a time when his opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, has suggested Trump is hiding something from voters.

Clinton addresses gun violence in Charlotte stop Updated at

Hillary Clinton said Sunday that the spate of gun violence in the United States should call the nation to do more to protect "all of God's children." Clinton addressed congregants at Little Rock AME Zion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, fewer than two weeks after the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott touched off two nights of violent protests in the city's downtown.

Dutch journalist killed in Libyan city of Sirte

Hillary Clinton said Sunday that the spate of gun violence in the United States should call the nation to do more to protect "all of God's children." Federal data shows New Jersey Transit trains have been involved in more than 150 accidents that caused more than $4.8 million in damage to tracks or equipment since 2011, and the commuter rail has paid more than... New Jersey Transit trains have been involved in more than 150 accidents that caused more than $4.8 million in damage to tracks or equipment since 2011, and the commuter rail has paid more than $500,000 to settle safety... Here's what is known about the investigation into a commuter train crash that killed one person and injured more than 100 others Thursday in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Giuliani: Trump a ‘genius’ for not paying taxes, would be …

While mocking her for not making it '15 feet to her car,' GOP nominee mimics Clinton's near-faint at 9/11 memorial Former mayor of New York CIty Rudy Giuliani arrives with his wife Judith for the presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016.

Alec Baldwin is winning as Donald Trump on a SNLa

No debating: Alec Baldwin stole the show Saturday in his new role as Donald Trump when "Saturday Night Live" spoofed the recent presidential debate. Facing off against Kate McKinnon as she impersonated Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton, Baldwin delivered an orange-faced, blustery impression of her GOP rival.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton; Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump

Tax policy is one of the issues on which the two nominees differ most. Their approaches are likely to draw new attention in the wake of a New York Times report that Trump's nearly $916 million in losses in 1995, according to tax records the paper received anonymously, means he may not have paid federal income taxes for as many as 18 years.

Former CNN Head To Dissect Trump-Hillary Media Phenomena In Yonkers

Bedford's Donald Trump, along with rival, Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton, and their relationship to the media will be discussed in Yonkers by former CNN chief Jon Klein. YONKERS, N.Y. -- If you have recovered from last week's tumultuous presidential debates, Jon Klein has another evening's worth of political entertainment lined up for you in Yonkers.

Giuliani Says Trump Better For US ‘Than a Woman’

Top Trump adviser Rudy Giuliani referred to the Republican nominee as "a man who has this kind of economic genius" in the same sentence as he called Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton simply "a woman." Speaking of reports that Donald Trump claimed a $916 million loss on his 1995 income taxes, Giuliani said: "Don't you think a man who has this kind of economic genius is a lot better for the United States than a woman, and the only thing she's ever produced is a lot of work for the FBI checking out her emails?" The former New York City mayor said in the interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" Sunday that Trump was "a genius" for taking advantage of tax laws allowing him to claim the loss.

The Latest: Giuliani says poor people use tax ‘loophole’ too

Rudy Giuliani, a close adviser to Donald Trump, says the Republican candidate is a "genius" if he avoided federal income taxes and noted that poor people can take advantage the same tax "loophole." Giuliani told NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that if Trump hadn't used his business loses to his advantage on his taxes, he would have been sued by any business partners and shareholders.