Clinton acknowledges trust issues, blames them on GOP

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists' and National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Hall of Fame Luncheon at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, Fr... . Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists' and National Association of Hispanic Journalists' Hall of Fame Luncheon at Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, Fr... WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying she takes "seriously" the work she must do to build confidence in her character.

Donald Trump announces economic advisory team

Donald Trump has announced his team of economic advisers, a group that includes many of the people already helping his campaign. It includes John Paulson, a hedge fund billionaire who made his fortune betting against subprime mortgages as the American economy headed toward collapse in 2007; Tom Barrack, a real estate investor and close friend of Trump who has been raising money for a super PAC supporting the billionaire candidate, and Steven Mnuchin, a New York investor who is Trump's national finance chairman.

Clinton admits she may have a short circuiteda answers on email controversy

Democratic presidential nomiee Hillary Clinton addresses the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists August 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. Clinton took questions following her remarks.

Clinton acknowledges trust issue, blames them on Republicans

Hillary Clinton acknowledged Friday the challenge she'd face leading a country where most Americans don't trust her, saying she takes "seriously" the work she must do to build confidence in her character. But the Democratic presidential nominee also claimed that a broad electoral victory over Donald Trump in November would give her the capital needed to push her plans through Congress with Republican support and appeared to blame her political opponents for her low approval ratings.

Hillary Clinton, Tim Kaine continue on the campaign trail

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her running mate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine are hitting the campaign trail on Friday. Clinton is set to address the 2016 National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists joint convention in the early afternoon.

I lost my seat in Congress because I stood up to Washington elites

Rep. Tim Huelskamp answers questions from the media after his primary election watch party held at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center on Aug. 2. After a hard-fought race, I was disappointed on Tuesday to lose the primary to represent Kansas's "Big First'"congressional district. Representing the citizens of Kansas has been a great honor.

US chamber chairman talks oil woes, election on Alaska trip

The chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce made a visit this week to Ketchikan, where he called on the presidential candidates from both major parties to focus on growth amid low oil prices. Chairman John Hopkins spoke to the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce about topics including the global energy market and international trade.

I Ran the C.I.A. Now I Work For a Longtime Clinton Ally’s…

On Friday, the New York Times ran an op-ed penned by Michael Morell , a 33-year veteran of the Central Intelligence agency who served as its acting director and deputy director from 2010 to 2013. Contravening political conventions of non-partisanship, Morell not only endorses Hillary Clinton for president but even goes so far as to suggest that Donald Trump "may well pose a threat to our national security."

Trump has Harvard Republicans seeing crimson

Harvard's tenderfoot GOP elite on Thursday declared the candidate "a threat to the survival of the Republic," while asking party leaders and fellow college conservatives to "join us in condemning and withholding their endorsement from this dangerous man." The decision to publicly reject the candidate came earlier this week, Harvard Republican Club President Declan Garvey told CNN.

Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus voted last month to tap $50,000 from the group's political arm to attack Donald Trump Dem tensions explode in Hispanic Caucus over Trump Trump brings conflict with Ryan to Wisconsin Senate GOP on edge over Trump's falling polls MORE Becerra opposed the move, arguing the attacks wouldn't directly help Latino candidates get elected, as required under the bylaws of the CHC's political action committee, known as the Bold PAC. The objection forced a rare roll call vote of the PAC members -- a vote Becerra lost 13-4 -- while highlighting fissures within the Hispanic Caucus over how best to attack Trump and exploit the divisive rhetoric and policy positions that have offended many Latinos.

Joe Biden wishes ‘bff’ President Obama a happy birthday

Washington, Aug 5 - President Barack Obama turned 55 on Thursday and his Vice President and 'best friend forever' Joe Biden celebrated the occasion by tweeting a picture of the Joe and Barack friendship bracelets the President made for the duo earlier this summer. Happy 55th, Barack! A brother to me, a best friend forever, the Vice President wrote alongside the picture.

Tim Mullaney: Should Trump be howling about the ‘bad’ economy?

By now, the finest GOP minds of our generation - stop laughing - are destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, howling for Donald Trump and close pals to talk about anything - please dear God! - but how Gold Star parents and their dead Bronze Star-winning son are really planted double agents of Al Qaeda or the Muslim Brotherhood, or Just Big Meanies to Master Donald. Donald Trump criticized Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state at a rally in Florida on Wednesday, saying that her policies led to instability in many parts of the world.