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Obama vows support for La. after the 'cameras leave'

Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama on Tuesday promised a sustained national effort to rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana "even after the TV cameras leave" on a visit aimed in part at stemming campaign-season criticism that he's been slow to respond to the disaster.

Trump: Immigration laws can be softened

Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he is open to "softening" laws dealing with immigrants in the country illegally, the latest sign that the Republican presidential nominee is considering easing the hardline stance he has taken since the beginning of his campaign.

Clinton Foundation donors got face time with her at State

More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state gave money -- either personally or through companies or groups -- to the Clinton Foundation.

Trump vows 'fair, but firm' approach to illegal immigration

Republican Donald Trump promised Monday to be "fair, but firm" toward the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally, a shift in tone that raised questions on whether he's backtracking from previous pledges to push for mass deportations.

Trump's stamina attack on Clinton stirs talk of gender bias

Donald Trump and his Republican allies say Hillary Clinton is weak, lacks stamina and doesn't look presidential.

White House says feds doing their part in flood response

President Barack Obama is making his first visit to flood-ravaged southern Louisiana as he attempts to assure the many thousands who have suffered damage to their homes, schools and businesses that his administration has made their recovery a priority.

Official: Gulf Coast states most vulnerable to Zika

A National Institutes of Health official said Sunday that the Zika virus could "hang around" the United States for a year or two.

Thankful flood victim finds humor amid tragedy

Chuck and Karen Craft are among the thousands of Louisiana residents dragging furniture, appliances and other belongings out of flood-ravaged homes.

Taking heat, US officials defend $400M cash payment to Iran

The Obama administration on Friday defended its decision to make a $400 million cash delivery to Iran contingent on the release of American prisoners, saying the payment wasn't ransom because the Islamic Republic would have soon recouped the money one way or another.

In spite of email controversy, Clinton holds edge over Trump

Hillary Clinton can't seem to escape her use of a private email server as she runs for president.

Trump campaign chairman Manafort resigns

Donald Trump's campaign chairman Paul Manafort resigned on Friday in the wake of campaign shake-up and revelations about his work in Ukraine.

Trump to black voters: 'What the hell do you have to lose?'

Republican Donald Trump again made a direct appeal to black voters Friday night, urging them to abandon the Democratic Party and give him a chance.

Repeal or retain? Election opens final act for 'Obamacare'

Election Day 2016 will raise the curtain on the final act in the nation's long-running political drama over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Obama administration to phase out some private prison use

The Obama administration announced Thursday it will phase out its use of some private prisons, affecting thousands of federal inmates and immediately sending shares of the two publicly traded prison operators plunging.

Trump says 'I do regret' some caustic campaign statements

In a highly uncharacteristic move aimed at resetting his struggling campaign, Donald Trump has said for the first time that he regrets some of the caustic comments he's made that may have caused people pain.

Why it matters: Income inequality and the election

THE ISSUE: The rich keep getting richer while more Americans are getting left behind financially.

Clinton's foundation to alter donations policy if elected

Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end to its annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting regardless of the outcome of the November election.

Republicans slam Obama after explanation of $400M payment to Iran

The Obama administration is facing a storm of Republican criticism after acknowledging that a $400 million cash payment to Iran seven months ago was contingent on the release of a group of American prisoners.

Baton Rouge's summer of pain: Shootings, unrest, now floods

Anger. Sorrow. Vengeful glee. Guilt. Terrence Carter has experienced it all during Baton Rouge's summer of pain. And on Thursday, as he walked through the dirty water on the floor of his home, Carter said he was experiencing, of all things, hope.

Why it matters: Opioid epidemic and the 2016 election

THE ISSUE: More Americans are dying from opioids than at any time in recent history, with overdose deaths hitting a peak of 28,000 in 2014.

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