Democrats make deal on insiders’ role in picking nominee

Democrats are on the cusp of overhauling how they pick a White House nominee, but not without one final public fight over whether to curtail the high-profile role played by party insiders, a major source of ill will in the 2016 race. The decision expected later Saturday was seen as the latest test of party unity as Democrats try to close the internal divisions exposed by the battle between eventual nominee Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, and turn their attention to the November elections, with control of Congress at stake, and the presidential contest in 2020, when President Donald Trump would be up for a second term.

Democrats Vote To Strip Power From Superdelegates

Exclusive: Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Trump affair - A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk Democrats Strip Superdelegates Of Power In Historic Reform Vote - The Democratic National Committee's changes aim to heal the lingering divisions of the 2016 presidential primary.

Arizona sees swell in number of African-American candidates

Kiana Maria Sears, middle, a Democrat who is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission, poses for a photo with Aleatheia Mason, left, and Betty Smith, right, during an African-American candidates forum Wednesday, Aug. ... . Democrat candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission Kiana Maria Sears, right, speaks to a voter at a African-American candidates forum Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in Phoenix.

We Asked 1,000 People What Happened On Tuesday. Here’s What Some …

Democrats Vote to Reduce Superdelegate Influence on Nominations - Change to system follows fallout from Clinton-Sanders battle - Congressional Black Caucus fails in last-ditch attempt to stop - Democrats voted Saturday to dramatically reduce the influence of superdelegates Judge delivers victory to federal employee unions, overturning key parts of Trump executive orders - A federal judge set back the Trump administration's efforts to limit collective bargaining for 2.1 million federal employees and severely restrict the on-duty time union officials Conor Daly loses Lilly Diabetes sponsorship over remark his father made over 30 years ago - ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Lilly Diabetes has pulled its sponsorship of Conor Daly's No.

Pesticide Studies Won E.P.A.’s Trust, Until Trump’s Team…

Judge delivers victory to federal employee unions, overturning key parts of Trump executive orders - A federal judge set back the Trump administration's efforts to limit collective bargaining for 2.1 million federal employees and severely restrict the on-duty time union officials Allen Weisselberg, Top Trump Organization Official, Was Granted Immunity for Testimony - Federal prosecutors in Manhattan struck a deal earlier this summer with Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, granting him immunity for his grand jury testimony Clemson RAs freed from mandated 'commitment to social justice' - Clemson University has dropped its requirement that Resident Assistants "demonstrate a commitment to social justice" in order to qualify for the position.

In victory for unions, judge overturns key parts of Trump executive…

Exclusive: Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Trump affair - A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk Democrats Strip Superdelegates Of Power In Historic Reform Vote - The Democratic National Committee's changes aim to heal the lingering divisions of the 2016 presidential primary.

The Latest: Dem leaders limit White House nomination role

The Latest on Democrats and the role of party insiders known as superdelegates in picking a presidential nominee at conventions : It's taken two years of sometimes ugly public fighting, but Democratic Party leaders have now acted to limit their own high-profile roles in choosing presidential nominees. The decision gives even more weight to the outcome of state primaries and caucuses.

Trump renews attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, claiming a real corruption goes untoucheda

President Trump lashed out again at Attorney General Jeff Sessions, saying he lets "real corruption" go untouched while special counsel Robert Mueller's team is "having a field day." Trump appeared to be responding to an unusual statement by the attorney general this week defending himself against the president's attacks, with Sessions saying: "While I am Attorney General, the actions of the Department of Justice will not be improperly influenced by political considerations."

Democrats Cut Party Leaders’ Power to Pick Presidential Nominee

Exclusive: Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Trump affair - A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk Democrats Strip Superdelegates Of Power In Historic Reform Vote - The Democratic National Committee's changes aim to heal the lingering divisions of the 2016 presidential primary.

Conor Daly loses Lilly Diabetes sponsorship over remark his father…

Exclusive: Ex-Trump World Tower doorman releases 'catch-and-kill' contract about alleged Trump affair - A former Trump World Tower doorman who says he has knowledge of an alleged affair President Donald Trump had with an ex-housekeeper, which resulted in a child, is now able to talk Democrats Strip Superdelegates Of Power In Historic Reform Vote - The Democratic National Committee's changes aim to heal the lingering divisions of the 2016 presidential primary.

Trump’s frustrations mount as former allies cooperate with investigators

Pictured: Mom and daughter, 12, killed in fiery wreck after famous YouTube gamer, 18, drove his $500k McLaren the wrong way down the freeway at 100mph and plowed into them to 'commit suicide' 'He doesn't understand what is happening under his command': Trump AGAIN hammers his Attorney General Jeff Sessions in early morning Twitter tirade before threatening to 'get involved' 'He can push a button and get a Coke but he can't control Michael Cohen': Trump's frustrations mount as three ex-allies cooperate with investigators and Mueller probe inches closer to his 'off-limits' business interests Palestinian ambassador accuses Trump of being 'anti-peace' after the US cuts more than $200 million in aid to the Gaza Strip Trump's ex-doorman reveals $30k contract he signed with the National Enquirer barring him from speaking to anyone else about his claims the President had an illegitimate child ... (more)

Ethiopia’s reforming prime minister runs into a roadblock of…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Fresh off a successful U.S. tour and string of daring political reforms at home, Ethiopia's youthful new prime minister is riding a wave of popularity in this strategic East African nation, the continent's second-largest. At the same time, however, the country has been racked by new outbreaks of ethnic unrest, with aid agencies reporting more than a million people driven from their homes just this year, mostly by violent conflict.

The Latest: Feds: Tropical Storm Lane still dangerous

Federal officials say Hawaii residents shouldn't let their guard down now that a once-powerful hurricane that threatened the island state has become a tropical storm. The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator says that although Lane is no longer a hurricane, tropical storms themselves can still be very dangerous.