US official: Hackers targeted election systems of 20 states
Hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months, a Homeland Security Department official said Friday.
Hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months, a Homeland Security Department official said Friday.
Clinton holds big bucks fundraiser in Chicago
Hillary Clinton's visited her childhood hometown on Thursday, holding a big bucks fundraiser and facing a new challenge from Donald Trump to make her husband's extramarital cheating a campaign issue.
Hillary Clinton's visited her childhood hometown on Thursday, holding a big bucks fundraiser and facing a new challenge from Donald Trump to make her husband's extramarital cheating a campaign issue.
Clinton in Chicago makes it clear she knows many world leaders
When it comes to world leaders, Hillary Clinton wants to be clear that she has lots of favorites.
When it comes to world leaders, Hillary Clinton wants to be clear that she has lots of favorites.
Rauner's deficit projection $2.4B less than lawmakers'
Gov. Bruce Rauner's says the state's budget deficit will be $5.4 billion.
Gov. Bruce Rauner's says the state's budget deficit will be $5.4 billion.
Donald Trump and Ivanka visit Chicago area, raise more than $2M in campaign cash
Two Trumps raised more than $2 million in campaign cash from Chicago-area contributors Wednesday.
Two Trumps raised more than $2 million in campaign cash from Chicago-area contributors Wednesday.
Trump resists new debate approach; Clinton goes after young voters
Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump showed no sign Wednesday of embracing any big changes before his second faceoff with Hillary Clinton, pressing ahead with a strategy focused on speaking directly to his white working-class loyalists across the Midwest.
Unmoved by harsh debate reviews, a defiant Donald Trump showed no sign Wednesday of embracing any big changes before his second faceoff with Hillary Clinton, pressing ahead with a strategy focused on speaking directly to his white working-class loyalists across the Midwest.
Judge's ruling reduces Election Day registration in Illinois
A federal judge has scaled back Election Day voter registration for highly populated areas in Illinois, a decision that sides with Republicans who claimed in a lawsuit that last year's extension of same-day registration is unconstitutional.
A federal judge has scaled back Election Day voter registration for highly populated areas in Illinois, a decision that sides with Republicans who claimed in a lawsuit that last year's extension of same-day registration is unconstitutional.
American University professor who has predicted presidential winner since 1984 says Trump will win
An American University history professor says he has been correctly predicting the winner of every presidential election since 1984. But he isn’t using extensive polling, computer analytics or insider information to come up with his prediction. Instead, Allan Lichtman is forecasting the outcome based off of 13 historical factors or what he calls “Keys to the White House.”
An American University history professor says he has been correctly predicting the winner of every presidential election since 1984. But he isn’t using extensive polling, computer analytics or insider information to come up with his prediction. Instead, Allan Lichtman is forecasting the outcome based off of 13 historical factors or what he calls “Keys to the White House.”
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Clinton deny their own words in debate
Donald Trump's habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.
Donald Trump's habit of peddling hype and fabrication emerged unabated in the first presidential debate while Hillary Clinton played it cautiously in her statements, though not without error. They both denied making statements that they are on the record as saying.
Clinton, Trump battle fiercely over taxes, race, terror
In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a "racist lie" about President Barack Obama.
In a combative opening debate, Hillary Clinton emphatically denounced Donald Trump Monday night for keeping his personal tax returns and business dealings secret from voters and peddling a "racist lie" about President Barack Obama.
Debate Night: Clinton, Trump set for high-stakes showdown
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for the nation's future.
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will confront each other face-to-face for the first time in Monday night's presidential debate, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for the nation's future.
VIEWER'S GUIDE: Trust and temperament key themes in debate
The most telling moments in presidential debates often come out of the blue — an offhand remark or unrehearsed gesture that helps to reveal the essence of a candidate who's already been poked, prodded and inspected for years.
The most telling moments in presidential debates often come out of the blue — an offhand remark or unrehearsed gesture that helps to reveal the essence of a candidate who's already been poked, prodded and inspected for years.
Clinton, Trump look to overcome weaknesses on debate stage
Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted.
Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted.
Ted Cruz now says he will vote for Trump
After shocking GOP convention with refusal to endorse Donald Trump, Ted Cruz says he will vote for GOP nominee.
After shocking GOP convention with refusal to endorse Donald Trump, Ted Cruz says he will vote for GOP nominee.
Clinton says Trump gives 'aid, comfort' to ISIS recruiters
Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of giving "aid and comfort" to Islamic terrorists Monday, declaring his anti-Muslim rhetoric helps groups such as ISIS recruit new fighters. Trump showed no sign of changing and insisted the U.S. should "use whatever lawful methods are available" to get information from the Afghan immigrant arrested in this weekend's bombings.
Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of giving "aid and comfort" to Islamic terrorists Monday, declaring his anti-Muslim rhetoric helps groups such as ISIS recruit new fighters. Trump showed no sign of changing and insisted the U.S. should "use whatever lawful methods are available" to get information from the Afghan immigrant arrested in this weekend's bombings.
Rauner donates $100K to Missouri GOP candidate
Illinois' wealthy governor has donated $100,000 to Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens.
Illinois' wealthy governor has donated $100,000 to Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens.
Reflective Clinton returns to campaign trail after pneumonia
Back on the campaign trail, a reflective Hillary Clinton said Thursday her three-day, doctor-mandated break gave her new perspective on why she's running to be president. She vowed to close her campaign against Donald Trump by giving Americans "something to vote for, not just against."
Back on the campaign trail, a reflective Hillary Clinton said Thursday her three-day, doctor-mandated break gave her new perspective on why she's running to be president. She vowed to close her campaign against Donald Trump by giving Americans "something to vote for, not just against."
US official: Difficult to alter US elections through hacking
President Barack Obama's homeland security adviser said Wednesday that it would be very hard for someone to hack into America's voting systems in a way that could alter an election outcome.
President Barack Obama's homeland security adviser said Wednesday that it would be very hard for someone to hack into America's voting systems in a way that could alter an election outcome.
Doctor: Sen. Kirk made 'full cognitive recovery' from stroke
A physician who treated U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk after his 2012 stroke says the Illinois Republican "has made a full cognitive recovery."
A physician who treated U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk after his 2012 stroke says the Illinois Republican "has made a full cognitive recovery."
Trump, interrupted, heckled in visit to Flint church
Donald Trump was cut off, chastised and then heckled after he attacked rival Hillary Clinton during what was supposed to be a speech on helping where the government had failed the people of Flint, Michigan.
Donald Trump was cut off, chastised and then heckled after he attacked rival Hillary Clinton during what was supposed to be a speech on helping where the government had failed the people of Flint, Michigan.