Supreme Court Blocks Kobach's Power Move In Kansas Senate Race  —  The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Democratic Senate nominee Chad Taylor's name should be removed from the ballot in November, overruling Secretary of State Kris Kobach (R).  —  The ruling shakes up one of the most-watched Senate races in 2014 once again.

How gender mattered in the rise and fall of Debbie Wasserman Schultz  —  Devastating.  —  That's really the only way to describe Politico's piece on DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.  —  Based on interviews with DNC staffers — both former and current — the piece described Wasserman Schultz …

Senate approves Obama request to arm, train Syrian rebels  —  The Senate on Thursday easily approved a $1 trillion government-funding bill that gives President Obama new authority to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).  —  Lawmakers voted 78-22 in favor of the bill …

Why I Hope to Die at 75  —  An argument that society and families—and you—will be better off if nature takes its course swiftly and promptly  —  Photos by Jake Chessum  —  Seventy-five.  —  That's how long I want to live: 75 years.  —  This preference drives my daughters crazy.

US Senate candidate uses campaign to spread slogan: ‘With Jews We Lose’  —  Ransdell says he hopes to roll out approx. 200 more campaign signs in coming weeks  —  A write-in candidate for the US Kentucky Senate is bringing his controversial message to voters.

Spanking Is Great for Sex  —  Which is why it's grotesque for parenting.  —  Once again, I've been accused of pedophilia.  Well, to be technical, my sexual identity was called “somewhat pedophilic.”  But we're talking about one of the most loathsome things a person can be accused of, so why split hairs?

NFL Running Back Allegedly Headbutted Wife After She Refused To Have Sex With Him  —  On Wednesday, Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer was arrested in connection with two alleged domestic violence incidents involving his wife and 17-month old son.

Politician accused of dropping pants, hurling racist slurs dropping out of race  —  SOUTH PLAINFIELD — A borough council candidate is bowing out of his race after revelations that he allegedly shouted racist slurs while mooning patrons of a local diner.  —  Joe Sorrentino …

Left blasts Clinton in secret emails  —  Emails sent by liberal activists and obtained by The Hill reveal significant dissatisfaction with Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016.  —  The critical messages about the former first lady show …

YouGov referendum prediction: YES 46%, NO 54%  —  YouGov predicts that No has won Scotland's referendum with 54% of the vote  —  YouGov bases its prediction on the responses of 1,828 people after they voted today, together with those of 800 people who had already voted by post.

Exclusive: Family Business At The National Security Agency  —  A powerful National Security Agency official involved in the controversial domestic surveillance program is married to an executive at a company that appears to be doing or seeking business with the agency.

How Gary Hart's Downfall Forever Changed American Politics  —  On a scalding July day five years ago, I found myself hiking in Red Rocks Park, just outside Denver, with Gary Hart.  The copper cliffs were brilliantly lit in the midday sun, which burned our uncovered heads as we trudged …

Apple will no longer unlock most iPhones, iPads for police, even with search warrants  —  Apple said Wednesday night that it is making it impossible for the company to turn over data from most iPhones or iPads to police — even when they have a search warrant — taking a hard new line …

Trey Gowdy's unexpected Benghazi twist  —  When Trey Gowdy got the job to run the House's new Benghazi select committee, there was good reason to fear bad things.  —  Gowdy, a former prosecutor, was known for theatrical outbursts in hearings, rank partisanship and a fascination …

Bundy sued after car hits cow on I-15  —  Handout photo of a car that was damaged in a collision with a cow near Cliven Bundy's Ranch on April 14, 2014.  (COURTESY PHOTO)  —  Handout photo of a car that was damaged in a collision with a cow near Cliven Bundy's Ranch on April 14, 2014.  (COURTESY PHOTO)

Teaching the Children: Sharp Ideological Differences, Some Common Ground  —  Wide Gaps over Teaching Faith, Tolerance, Obedience  —  As the public grows more politically polarized, differences between conservatives and liberals extend their long reach even to opinions about which qualities …

Peace Out!  House Cancels Work Until After Election Day  —  The House of Representatives will adjourn until after the midterm election once legislative business is completed on Thursday.  —  Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) office announced the schedule change on Thursday …

Police Demilitarization Pits Police Union Against Top Labor Federation  —  “Like any family, there are going to be some disagreements here and there.  But that doesn't break up the family.”  —  Getty Images Scott Olson  —  WASHINGTON — More than a month after Ferguson and the debate …

Why a GOP Senate Majority Is Still in Doubt  —  Since Sept. 1, Democrats have run or placed $109 million in TV ads to the Republicans' $80 million.

Scots head to polls for referendum  —  People in Scotland are voting on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation.  —  Voters will answer “Yes” or “No” to the referendum question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?”

GOP congressional candidate endorses going to war with Mexico over undocumented immigrants  —  Where do Republicans find these people, and why won't they stop?  —  The latest candidate to sign up for the hard-fought America's Dumbest Congressman competition is Republican Mark Walker …

Democratic, Republican Party Favorable Ratings Now Similar  —  Ratings of GOP improve, but are still negative  —  PRINCETON, NJ — Americans' views of the Democratic and Republican parties are now similar, mainly because of their more positive ratings of the GOP.