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Donald Trump campaign asks Capitol Hill for support in attack against Khizr Khan
Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign appealed to Capitol Hill for support on Monday as his attacks on the Muslim parents of a decorated American soldier killed in Iraq drew sharp rebukes from fellow party members.
USD 400 million to Iran was a ransom payment, claims Donald Trump
The USD 400 million that the US had paid to Iran to settle an outstanding financial dispute was used as a "leverage" for release of American prisoners, the State Department has said even as Donald Trump claimed it was nothing but a ransom payment
Donald Trump would '100 percent' accept election result if it's fair, says son Eric
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will "100 percent" accept the results of the US election if it is fair, his son Eric Trump said on Sunday.
Donald Trump proves himself unfit for presidency every day: Barack Obama
Donald Trump proves himself unfit for presidency "every single day", US President Barack Obama has said.
Donald Trump's 'chicken tweet' and the picture that speaks two thousand words
Could Donald Trump's 'chicken tweet' be the tweet of the day? Or the week, for that matter. Why limit it to a day?
Mike Pence defends Ghazala Khan's right to criticise Donald Trump
Mike Pence said that both he and Trump have stated that "Capt. Humayun Khan is an American hero."
Hillary Clinton's lead over her rival Donald Trump narrows down to four points: poll
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump has narrowed to four points, according to a new nationwide poll.
Donald Trump vows to find and destroy radical Islamic terrorists
In a strong message to terrorists planning attacks against the US, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to "find and destroy" them and asserted that he will focus on "radical Islamic terrorism"
Ukraine releases documents of alleged payments to Donald Trump's aide
Ukraine's anti-corruption body has released entries from once-secret accounting documents that purport to show payments from a pro-Russian political party earmarked for Donald Trump's campaign chairman.
Naked Donald Trump statues across US and the motive behind putting them up
New Yorkers ran down to Union Square to see as much nude Trump as their eyes could possibly tolerate. But employees of the New York City Parks Department removed the unauthorised installations.
Richard Hanna becomes first Republican congressman to pledge to vote for Clinton
Hanna said Clinton had promoted many issues to which he has been committed, including the expansion of education and women's health care.
'Trump may do something crazy that's good for America'
Throughout her campaign, Clinton has presented herself as a champion of women's issues, promising to protect their rights to abortion and fight to reduce economic inequalities. Trump has recently stepped up appeals directed at women. He advocated making birth control available without a prescription and offered proposals on child care and paid parental leave.
Email fallout: 3 top officials of Democratic National Committee resign
The chief executive of the Democratic National Committee and two other top officials have resigned in the wake of an email hack that embarrassed the party on the eve of its presidential nominating convention.
Donald Trump mocks slain Muslim US soldier's parents, then makes a U-turn
Trump's remarks gathered storm as some Republicans also rounded on their candidate.
Donald Trump accepts Purple Heart from veteran, says it's 'easier' than combat
Republican nominee Donald Trump was given a Purple Heart by a veteran on Tuesday, prompting the Republican nominee to declare that this was "much easier" than serving in combat.
Hollande says in private meeting that Trump's excesses make his stomach turn
Hollande was referring to Trump's recent comments about captain Humayun Khan, a US Muslim soldier killed in Iraq in 2004.
Donald Trump scares the hell out of me, says New York top cop Bill Bratton
Bratton, who has spent 45 years in public service, said he did not "get" why the Republican nominee, whose home he has visited, commanded so much support.
Russia at the core of 'puppet' Donald Trump's campaign, alleges Hillary Clinton
Russia is at the "core" of Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican nominee himself could be a "puppet" for the Kremlin, the rival Clinton Campaign alleged on Monday.
Donald Trump pitches 'fair and humane' way of dealing with immigration
Donald Trump's vow to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants if elected president appeared to be undergoing a shift as the struggling Republican candidate reaches out to minorities alienated by his harsh rhetoric.
Donald Trump's antics scaring away Republicans; will he be forced to quit race?
With 96 days to go for the US general election, will Donald Trump’s own party make one final attempt to dump him? Pushed to the wall, Republicans are switching camps setting off the whiff of a landline election this Fall.
Hillary Clinton ready for 'wacky' debate with Donald Trump
White House hopeful Hillary Clinton suggested that rival Donald Trump could be an unpredictable adversary in upcoming presidential debates, saying she is girding for "wacky stuff."
Hillary Clinton enjoys edge as Donald Trump polls miserably with Indian-Americans, Hispanics, African-Americans
Hillary Clinton continues to hold a large national lead over Trump — 50 percent to 42 percent — weeks after the Democratic National Convention, according to the latest NBC News Survey among registered voters.
Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of driving small firms out of business
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has made a career of 'stiffing' small businesses, choosing not to pay them and driving some of them out of business, Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has alleged.
Hillary Clinton lead over Donald Trump reaches double digits in the race for the White House
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has gained a double digit national lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump who has been going through a rough patch over the past few weeks, according to a latest poll
Hillary Clinton becomes first woman to win Democratic presidential nomination
Hillary Clinton became the first woman in history to win the White House nomination of a major US political party Tuesday, securing the backing of Democrats at a convention in Philadelphia.
'Best change-maker I have known': Bill Clinton makes a strong case for Hillary as US prez
Hillary Clinton made history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to win a major US political party's White House nomination, earning the backing of convention Democrats and prime-time praise from a presidential superstar: her husband Bill.
Republican Party's frustrations with Donald Trump rise as allies weigh options
Trump's operation has been beset by internal discord, including concern about general election preparedness and lack of support from GOP leaders
'Wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton, even if paid to do so': Nigel Farage campaigns for Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has roped in Brexit leader Nigel Farage to canvass for him, a rare occasion when a foreign political leader has addressed an election rally in the US for one of the presidential candidates.
Obama-Clinton policies have sacrificed American safety, alleges Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has alleged that the eight years of Obama-Clinton policies have sacrificed American safety and undermined its freedom and independence.
China is the worst abuser, a manipulator of currency: Donald Trump
Calling China the "worst abuser" and "currency manipulator", Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump warned that if elected, he will identify all countries violating trade agreements and take serious actions against them