Politics & Government

Donald Trump Unveils Detailed National Security Proposals In Philadelphia

5:40pm September 07, 2016

by Tom Bowman

Donald Trump unveiled some of his most detailed proposals yet for how he would tackle national security as president. He specified numbers of troops, numbers of ships and other goals. But his proposals would cost billions more than the Pentagon currently receives and require action by Congress to lift budget caps that today constrain spending.

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Jury Selection Begins In New Jersey 'Bridgegate' Trial

4:39pm September 07, 2016

by Joel Rose

Jury selection begins Thursday in the case of two allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. They're on trial for their alleged roles in lane closures at the George Washington Bridge in 2013. Christie is not on trial, but evidence could reveal new information about whether he was aware of the lane closures.

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is on pace to outspend her GOP rival Donald Trump on the air in key battleground states by a 7-to-1 margin.

Hillary Clinton Is Burying Donald Trump On TV In Battleground States

12:01pm September 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The widening disparity that extends through Election Day worries Senate Republicans as they try to hold on to a fragile majority.

L: Retired U.S. Marine Gen. John Allen speaks at the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 28 in Philadelphia. R: Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn delivers a speech at the Republican National Convention on July 18 in Cleveland.

Clinton And Trump In Arms Race Over Military Endorsements

11:55am September 07, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton unveiled a list of endorsements from 95 former military officers, a day after Donald Trump announced the support of 88 former generals and admirals.

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Did North Carolina Fall To 41st In Teacher Pay? Not Exactly.

11:10am September 07, 2016

by Sean Bueter

A new television advertisement from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper is slamming Governor Pat McCrory on teacher pay. But at least one of Cooper's claims in the ad isn't quite right.

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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks prior to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arriving onstage for a rally in Jacksonville, Fla., last month.

Trump Foundation Faces Scrutiny Too, Regarding Political Contribution

10:32am September 07, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump brushed aside questions this week about the fine he paid over an improper contribution the Trump Foundation made to a political committee for Florida's attorney general.

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Clinton Pushes Beyond Sound Bites To Get Her Message Out

8:12am September 07, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Aside from attacking Donald Trump while campaigning, Hillary Clinton is making her pitch to be president with a relatively large volume of policy plans that don't make for snappy sound bites.

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Trump's Campaign Message Focuses On Clinton's Private Email Server

8:12am September 07, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump campaigned in Greenville, N.C., Tuesday night and discussed the latest revelations involving Hillary Clinton's private email system from her time as secretary of State.

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88 Former Military Leaders Endorse Donald Trump's Presidential Bid

8:12am September 07, 2016

In an open letter, they said they believe America needs a leader who has not been deeply involved with the hollowing out of the military. Steve Inskeep talk to retired Rear Admiral Philip Anselmo.

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Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton Endorses Hillary Clinton For President

6:13am September 07, 2016

Registered independent, retired Air Force Gen. Lloyd Newton, announced his endorsement of Democrat Hillary Clinton. Scores of retired military officers endorsed Donald Trump on Tuesday.