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Why Putin may be meddling in US electionEven if Trump loses, arbitrary leaking of emails could weaken the US presidency and undermine the public’s faith in the electoral system as a whole.
Why do establishment Republicans return to Trump?Less than a week after several GOP officials called for Donald Trump to step down from the ticket, some have decided to back him again. What do they stand to gain?
First LookWhere Clinton and Trump stand on real estate tax loopholeHillary Clinton would close a real estate tax loophole that may have sheltered Donald Trump from paying federal income tax for the past 18 years. Mr. Trump would lighten a business tax that effects hedge funds and private equity partnerships.
The Politics of US series: Climate changeSixth in a 10-part weekly series. The Politics of US looks at polarizing topics to help deepen understanding of the issues – and respect for those with differing views. This installment examines why the partisan divide on climate change has widened in recent years.
Civics 101: Clean power and the ConstitutionA key initiative of Obama's climate-change strategy, the Clean Power Plan, has been delayed over concerns that it oversteps the EPA's constitutional boundaries.
Cover StoryWhy climate change divides usAmericans are becoming more polarized about climate change even as scientists find consensus. Two Colorado counties offer a portrait of why this is happening.
We got Al Gore and climate skeptics in a room. Here's what happened.Gore's movie, An Inconvenient Truth, was just about to come out. A libertarian think tank had published attack ads against it. My co-facilitator and I brought them together.
Can Clinton appease Sanders' liberal base through the election?In a matchup against Trump, Sanders supporters have largely rallied behind Clinton as their best chance of championing progressive causes like economic equality and debt-free college. But some of Clinton's leaked emails may give them pause.
What Trump effect? For Latino voters, 2016 turnout may be less than 2012.A new Pew Research Center survey casts doubt on how many Latino voters will cast ballots on Nov. 8 to express unfavorable feeling toward the Republican presidential candidate.
Glenn Beck on Trump: Another gradation of the not-quite-endorsementGlenn Beck has further distanced himself from Republican nominee Donald Trump but, like many prominent conservatives, he's not ready to endorse Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Why Paul Ryan’s gambit on Trump is backfiringHouse Speaker Paul Ryan appeared to take a principled stand when he distanced himself from Donald Trump. But he has infuriated Mr. Trump and his supporters, and that could hurt other GOP candidates.
Trump poised to reshape GOP, no matter whatHouse Speaker Paul Ryan's brand of small-government conservatism might be evolving in ways that echo beyond Donald Trump.
First LookIs it too late to register to vote? Depends where you live.Election Day is nearly upon us. Are you ready?
Giving up on Trump? Ryan shifts focus to saving GOP majority in CongressWhile the Wisconsin Republican did not formally rescind his own tepid endorsement of Trump, he told lawmakers they were free to do just that and fight for their own re-election.
TV audience sharply down for second Trump-Clinton debate, despite tape furorThe figures do not include millions more who watched the debate online, through social media or in bars and restaurants.
First LookDo voters care about more Trump tapes?Some say additional tapes of Republican nominee Donald Trump making disparaging, sexual comments likely exist, but it’s unclear if such revelations could impact the candidate’s loyal voting base.
First LookWhen the candidates speak, what do American Muslims hear?Donald Trump's suggestion that Muslims should 'report stuff' sparked a Twitter movement. Others say that Hillary Clinton's response to a question about so-called Islamophobia was also inadequate.
Beneath the Clinton-Trump mud fight, some important valueMuch of Sunday night's presidential debate was sharply negative. But viewers learned something about Donald Trump and, surprisingly, that the campaign is not totally without mutual respect.
- Trump-Clinton debate: How did the moderators do?
Lester Holt received sharp criticism following the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Sunday night moderators Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz seemed to take that to heart.
Another conservative newspaper endorses Clinton. Does it matter?The Columbus Dispatch is the latest conservative to endorse Clinton, but can such endorsements sway the election?
