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 …

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 emails contained spy satellite data on North Korean nukes  —  Revelation among biggest concerns inside intel community

The Joe Biden Delusion  —  Many politicians seem intent on holding themselves as far back from us as possible, on parceling themselves out in only the smallest and most controlled bits.  Even as they implore us to love them and insist that we trust them, they're stingy.  Cagey.  Coiled.

Romney Is Horrified by Trump — and That's Restarting ‘Mitt 2016’ Talk  —  “Mitt wants to run.  He never stopped wanting to run,” says a senior member of his 2012 team.  —  2.1k  —  Shares  —  2k  —  As Donald Trump continues to dominate the Republican presidential race …

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 …

Heading for a filibuster Christmas?  —  As the Senate returns after Labor Day from its August recess, there is little sign that the “Filibuster Summer” will not become the 'Filibuster Autumn" and perhaps even the “Filibuster Christmas.  Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) …

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 …

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 …

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.

Sony Altered ‘Concussion’ Film to Prevent N.F.L. Protests, Emails Show  —  When Sony Pictures Entertainment decided to make a movie focusing on the death and dementia professional football players have endured from repeated hits to the head — and the N.F.L.'s efforts toward a cover-up …

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 …

New James O'Keefe video: Clinton campaign allowed a foreigner to acquire official swag  —  Conservative undercover journalist James O'Keefe has released the second in an ongoing series of videos inside Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.  The latest from Project Veritas Action accuses …

Dylan Byers joining CNNMoney and CNN Politics  —  Now here's a great media scoop: Dylan Byers, the superbly well-sourced media reporter at Politico, is joining CNNMoney and CNN Politics.  —  Byers will be our senior reporter for media and politics, covering the intersection of the two increasingly-connected worlds.

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 …

Iran Deal Done: With Mikulski, Obama Has All the Votes He Needs  —  Mikulski's announcement ensures legislative success for the Iran deal.  (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)  —  A week before Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and fellow GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump plan to rally …

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 …

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 …