CNN amends GOP debate criteria  —  Washington (CNN)CNN is amending the criteria for its Republican presidential debate on September 16, possibly opening the door for Carly Fiorina to join the other top-tier candidates on the stage.  —  The cause: a lack of national public polling following …

Clinton, using private server, wrote and sent e-mails now deemed classified  —  While she was secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton wrote and sent at least six e-mails using her private server that contained what government officials now say is classified information …

Hillary Clinton's image continues to decline  —  It's been a bad summer for Hillary Rodham Clinton's polling numbers, and a new Washington Post-ABC News poll brings additional bad news for her brand.  —  But it also shows something else: She continues to be popular among a broad coalition of Democrats …

Kentucky Clerk Fighting Gay Marriage Has Wed Four Times  —  A fellow gay marriage-resisting county clerk says 'that's forgivable.'  —  Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, right, is pictured at her office in Morehead, Ky., on Tuesday.  —  The Kentucky county clerk facing potentially stiff penalties …

It's on: Jeb Bush embraces a risky fight with Donald Trump  —  MIAMI — Jeb Bush went on the offensive Tuesday against GOP front-runner and frequent antagonist Donald Trump, releasing an attack video portraying the mogul as a closet liberal and signaling that he will attempt to bring Trump down in coming weeks.

The Coming Liberal Disaster at the Supreme Court  —  The beleaguered liberals on the Supreme Court had a great deal to celebrate in the term that ended in June.  Two epic cases, and even some lesser ones, went their way.  In Obergefell v. Hodges, the Justices ruled, five to four …

Biden Trip to Florida Raises Speculation About Presidential Run  —  WASHINGTON — As his political future remains the subject of intense speculation, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will end a summer of grief and contemplation on Wednesday by traveling to South Florida, one of the richest grounds for raising campaign cash.

Megyn Kelly's Murrow moment  —  Donald Trump has a history of hurling verbal abuses against women that should be condemned by every Republican officeholder at every level of government — especially GOP women — and thoroughly reported by those who consider themselves professional journalists.

Hillsboro High School students protest over Lila Perry using girls' bathroom  —  Almost 200 high school students in Missouri walked out of their classes to protest one a transgender student in senior year being allowed in the girls' bathroom.  —  Members of the Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro …

Trump tangles with the Club for Growth  —  <p>Donald Trump unleashed his latest Twitter fire against Club for Growth, an anti-tax conservative 501(c)4 group that Republican candidates usually seek out as allies.</p><p>In two tweets Tuesday night, the Republican presidential candidate …

President Clinton.  Governor Stenehjem.  —  Two comments on the state of politics today:  — John Hoeven lied.  — Start practicing now, so you are ready, in 2017, to say “Governor Stenehjem” and “President Clinton.”  —  First John Hoeven.  I am glad that it took me a few days …

China risks an economic discontinuity  —  Many believe the economy is already growing far more slowly than the government admits  —  David Daokui Lee, an influential Chinese economist, has argued that: “The stock market sell-off is not the problem . .  . the problem …

Gun control groups accused of ‘swatting’ open-carry permit holders, putting lives at risk  —  Rick Ector, of Detroit, recently told FoxNews.com that people carrying guns, whether openly or concealed, lowers crime.  —  Second Amendment groups are accusing the gun control lobby …

Black Lives Matter Activist: 'Fry ‘Em Like Bacon’ Chant Was In ‘Playful’ Context  —  Share it Tweet it  —  The “Pigs in a blanket.  Fry 'em like bacon!” chant by Black Lives Matter activists this weekend at the Minnesota State Fair was taken out of context, organizer Trahern Crews told …

Mr. Obama's Urgent Arctic Message  —  A presidential trip has enormous power to focus attention on a place and an issue, and President Obama's trip to Alaska has been minutely choreographed with visits to glaciers, threatened Inuit villages and the like to provide a stunning and alarming context …

Xiaomi Considers Introducing Laptop to Compete With Apple  —  Xiaomi Corp. is considering the introduction of its first laptop early next year, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, opening a new front in its battle against Apple Inc. and Lenovo Group Ltd.

U.S. launches secret drone campaign to hunt Islamic State leaders in Syria  —  The CIA and U.S. Special Operations forces have launched a secret campaign to hunt terrorism suspects in Syria as part of a targeted killing program that is run separately from the broader U.S. military offensive …

Hats off to Sanders in Iowa poll, but Clinton has good news, too  —  Let's start with hats off to Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) — written by someone who is a longtime friend and strong supporter of Hillary Clinton — for the strong showing in The Des Moines Register's most recent poll.

My thoughts on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action  —  Today, after a period of rigorous examination, Representative Jeffries has decided to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action  —  In the next few weeks, Congress will take action to express its approval or disapproval …