Why it Matters: Infrastructure
THE ISSUE: The U.S. interstate highway system, celebrating its 60th birthday this year, is showing its age. Many roads and bridges are in need of repair or expansion.
Category Archives: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton Sent “Mothers of the Movement” to…
They are members of a dreaded club they say no one wants to join. Their black children were all killed, either by a law enforcement officer, or someone with a gun.
Court papers: Suspect vowed ‘bombs will be heard’ in streets
19, 2016, in Linden, N.J. . This undated photo provided by the FBI shows Ahmad Khan Rahami, wanted for questioning in the bombings that rocked a New York City neighborhood and a New Jersey shore town.
N.Y.-area bombings raise immigrant screening concerns
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2df0S2R Suspected bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami is taken into custody after a shootout with police on Sept. 19, 2016, in Linden, N.J. The revelation that the suspected New York City bomber was born in Afghanistan before becoming a U.S. citizen prompted Republicans to attack the U.S. government's immigrant screening process.
Decoding the federal budget
There is nothing more important for our economic future - or less understood - than the federal budget. It allocates around 20 percent of our national output to such crucial priorities as health, education, science, the environment, and national defense.
Heavy hitters go to bat for slumping Clinton
As Hillary Clinton's once-sizable lead has evaporated in national surveys and must-win swing states, her supporters are speaking out with a new urgency, urging core followers to set aside any qualms and get behind Clinton with enthusiasm. President Obama, in a speech Saturday night before the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, bluntly stated that African-Americans need to affirm his legacy by helping put another Democrat in the White House.
Barack Obama derides ‘the other guy’ Donald Trump as unqualified to be president
Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump as being unqualified to be president as he addressed a fundraising event for Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama blasted Donald Trump as being unqualified to be president as he addressed a fundraising event for Hillary Clinton.
Pollster Zogby Dismisses Talk of Surges and Free Falls
The public might not realize it, but the presidential race is neither a Donald Trump surge nor a Hillary Clinton free fall, veteran pollster John Zogby contends . Despite the oversaturated and distorted media coverage of the campaign, which gives an inaccurate impression of wild swings for one candidate or the other, Zogby said this race has actually been run within a relatively narrow band, especially when considering the third-party candidates.
Brisbane police hunt two men after recent crime spree
Red, white and blue! Priyanka Chopra, Sofia Vergara and Emily Ratajkowski lead best dressed at the Emmys in stunning gowns All FIVE bombs that were found in the New York area used flip phones as a detonator: Fears grow of link between failed New Jersey attack and IED blast in Manhattan that injured 29 'I could destroy America in half an hour or less': The moment Putin casually bragged about Russian military might in 2011 Feeling tired Hillary? The moment a weary-looking Clinton scolded Trump for immediately calling Manhattan explosion a bomb - but she now says it was an IED and an 'apparent act of terrorism' Obama says a low turnout from black voters in upcoming presidential election would be 'a personal insult' to his legacy Hillary Clinton's computer server has been targeted by hackers in Russia and China at least four times, claims report 'Can't get enough of these moments!' Ivanka ... (more)
Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel elects to sting Trump, but not Hillary
Actually the Emmy host blamed Trump-pal Mark Burnett, the creator and executive producer of "The Celebrity Apprentice" and "Survivor." "That guy right there," the Emmy host said during his monologue Sunday night, singling out the British-born producer who also produces "The Voice."
Black police officer sues George Soros over ‘race war’ in Texas
Sgt. Demetrick Pennie, a 17-year veteran of the force, is seeking between $500 million and $1.5 billion in the complaint filed in federal court. A black American, Pennie is seeking damages from the Black Lives Matter movement and its supporters for alleged incitement of race war.
Tim Kaine: Catholic of convenience
One surefire way to spot an election year is to check Tim Kaine's closet. If he's been rummaging around inside, looking for his clerical collar, someone is going to be voting in November.
Craziest Clinton conspiracy yet
LAST week, Hillary Clinton was apparently using a body double. This week, she might actually be a hologram - or dead.
Make America Great Again – Vote Trump
Hillary Clinton and others will say "America is already great." Sorry folks, but as much as I love my country and think it is the best country in the world, I cannot say it is great.
Is the Race Now Trump’s to Lose?
Two weeks ago, I wrote an analysis of the presidential race for the Australian newspaper. The polls still showed Hillary Clinton far ahead, but the race had begun to tighten.
L.A. Times: Trump Up 7 over Clinton;Breaks 20% Among Blacks
The latest USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times tracking poll puts Republican nominee Donald Trump up nearly 7 points over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as of Sunday morning - and over 20% among black voters Trump led Clinton, 47.7% to 41.0% - his highest overall support in the poll, and the largest gap since Trump led by 7.3% during the party conventions in July. The poll was conducted among 2,507 respondents, including over 400 who are polled every day.
Martha Stewart: ‘I’m voting for Hillary Clinton’; Trump ‘totally unprepared’
"There is so much to know and so much to learn and so much diplomacy and kindness and introspection that goes with that kind of job," Stewart told CNNMoney during a luncheon for Andrea Bocelli's foundation Sunday. "And it does not exist in the world of Donald Trump."
DNC Chair: I’m ‘Inspired’ by Hillary…
Democratic National Committee interim chairwoman Donna Brazile said Sunday she was "inspired" by Hillary Clinton after her fainting spell last weekend because, even though she had to be "lifted into that van," she "got up and kept fighting." Brazile was responding to a question from MSNBC host Joy Reid, who asked Brazile how Clinton can make a "new first impression" on voters ahead of the first presidential debate on Sept.
In Florida, a shifting Cuban vote could be the difference
Francis Suarez comes from a long line of civic and political leaders who have formed the Republican bedrock in south Florida's Cuban community for a half-century. Yet the 38-year-old Miami city commissioner hasn't decided whether he will vote for his party's presidential nominee.
The Latest: Police to blow up device found near NYC bombing
18, 2016, after an incident that injured passers-by Saturday night. . New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Mayor Bill de Blasio walk towards the scene of an explosion on West 23rd street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, in New York, Sunday, Sept.