Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful

The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Paleologos on the poll: Voters are deeply divided and fearful The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence, and their disdain for each other Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29rozo6 The Suffolk University/USA TODAY survey released today depicts two opponents declaring their independence - and their disdain for each other - even while it shows that Democrat Hillary Clinton leads Republican Donald Trump by five points, 45.6 percent to 40.4 percent.

Chained protesters arrested blocking traffic near Gutierrez office

Luis Gutierrez the morning of June 30. About 100 supporters with signs complained that the 4th District congressman was not using his influence as a member of the 15-member Democratic National Convention drafting committee to adequately stand up for immigrants facing deportation. Gutierrez was appointed to the national committee by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Watch: Labor secretary caught between Clinton, Obama on TPP

Labor secretary Tom Perez on Sunday defended Hillary Clinton's criticism of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, the same deal that he said he supports and that President Obama has asked him to promote. "Secretary Clinton has been very clear that she opposes TPP, and Secretary Clinton has been very clear that she has a real plan to bring jobs back to America," Perez said on NBC.

Clinton, Obama, stand-ins emphasize her trustworthiness

In this June 7, 2016, file photo, former President Bill Clinton, left, stands on stage with his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, after she spoke during a presidential primary election night rally in New York. His popularity among Democrats is off the charts, he's a fundraising powerhouse and his administration is hailed by many as a high-water mark of economic prosperity.

End in sight for FBI probe into Clinton’s email server?

Hillary Clinton's interview with the FBI may signal that the Justice Department is nearing the end of its yearlong probe of her use of a private email server while secretary of state, a controversy that has hung over her White House bid. "I've been eager to do it, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to assist the department in bringing its review to a conclusion," Clinton said in describing the FBI session to NBC's "Meet the Press" for an interview to air Sunday.

Trump draws ire with ‘anti-Semitic,’ anti-Clinton tweet

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump sparked outrage Saturday after calling rival Democrat Hillary Clinton corrupt in a Tweet featuring the Jewish Star of David symbol. The six-pointed star was superimposed on a pile of US$100 bills with the message "most corrupt candidate ever!" - which many took as a potent anti-Semitic reference to stereotypes about Jews and money.

Trump needs NC evangelicals. But will they back him?

Donald Trump has been stepping up his courtship of conservative Christians, meeting last month in New York with 1,000 leaders of the religious right and naming an "evangelical executive advisory board." But while some evangelicals are ready to embrace the thrice-married business tycoon as a "lesser evil" than Democrat Hillary Clinton, many other conservative churchgoers are keeping their distance and may not vote for president at all this year.

Bill Clinton offers rewards, and risks, to wife’s campaign

In this May 13, 2016, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks while campaigning for his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, at Passaic County Community College in Paterson, N.J. His popularity among Democrats is off the charts, he's a fundraising powerhouse and his administration is hailed by many as a high-water mark of economic prosperity. Without question, one of the key assets in Hillary Clinton's second campaign for the White House is her husband, Bill.

Trump tweet evoking anti-Semitic imagery first posted on fringe message board

Donald Trump on Saturday deleted a tweet critical of Hillary Clinton after he came under fire for evoking anti-Semitic stereotypes with a graphic that included dollar bills and a six-pointed star. But 10 days earlier, the same graphic appeared on an Internet message board loaded with anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and neo-Nazi ideology.

Booker stokes speculation about Clinton VP job

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is now referring questions about whether he is being vetted as a potential running mate for Hillary Clinton to her campaign -- a shift from as recently as two weeks ago, when he flatly denied he was in the running for the job. "I'm just referring questions about the vice presidency to the woman who is going to have to make this decision," Booker told CNN's Brianna Keilar in an interview that aired Sunday on "State of the Union."

Obama campaign machine revving up to elect Clinton

The vaunted data-driven machine that twice got President Barack Obama elected is revving up to help elect Hillary Clinton, as Democrats look to recreate the tactical advantage they used against Republicans in 2008 and 2012. With Obama's popularity rebounding, Democrats have been eagerly awaiting the president's return to campaigning, and he'll hold his debut event for her Tuesday in North Carolina.

EDITORIAL: The importance of NAFTA to the RGV

Residents of the Rio Grande Valley are intimately familiar with one of the most significant election-year issues - immigration - and are probably better informed than many Americans about the implications of this complex topic. But last week, another issue in the national campaign came to the fore that could have a significant and potentially catastrophic impact on our region if we don't pay attention to its implications: free trade with Mexico.