Under pressure: McConnell pushed to resign as Senate Majority Leader  —  Roger Villere, RNC vice chairman: ‘GOP brand is being damaged’

Trump Plan Is Tax Cut for the Rich, Even Hedge Fund Managers  —  Donald Trump's tax plan, released Monday, does not live up to the populist language he has offered on taxes all summer.  —  When talking about taxes in this campaign, Donald Trump has often sounded like a different kind of Republican.

Rush Limbaugh pans evidence of water on Mars as part of ‘leftist agenda’  —  <p>Flowing water on Mars?  That's just part of the liberal agenda, Rush Limbaugh says. </p><p>The conservative radio talk show host addressed NASA's announcement on Monday that it had found evidence of flowing water …

Remarks by President Obama to the United Nations General Assembly  —  **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk.  —  PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: Seventy years after the founding of the United Nations …

Let's be honest about the dishonest attack on Planned Parenthood  —  Far-right Republicans in Congress are threatening to shut down the federal government rather than pass a budget that allows Planned Parenthood to continue receiving federal funds to provide women with healthcare.

Megyn Kelly doesn't want to talk about Donald Trump  —  <p>Fox News anchor and show host Megyn Kelly, who has been lambasted by presidential frontrunner Donald Trump since the first Republican national debate, said she was done talking about her feud with the candidate during a one-on-one discussion …

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A theory of how American politics is changing  —  Most weeks in American politics bring few surprises.  But recent weeks have brought four.  —  First, Scott Walker, who looked to be the conservative establishment's pick for the GOP nomination, dropped out of the race.

Paul Ryan endorses Tom Price over Steve Scalise for House majority leader  —  <p>House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan is throwing his weight behind Rep. Tom Price for majority leader, a significant boost for the Georgia Republican, and a blow to Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) …

“They Told Me It Never Happened” … TRENDING  —  Lara McLeod never wanted to report her rape.  In those first few hours, the 19-year-old was barely able to put what had happened to her into words.  Joaquin Rams, Lara's older sister's fiancé, had forced Lara to have sex with him …

Taliban overrun Afghan city of Kunduz  —  The Taliban have overrun the northern Afghan city of Kunduz, taking control of most areas and freeing hundreds of prisoners from its jail.  —  Hundreds of militants stormed the city before dawn, quickly seizing key buildings and advancing on the airport.

Iran President Hassan Rouhani Blames U.S. For Spread of Mideast Terror  —  Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday blamed the United States for the spread of terrorism in the Middle East, saying America's dual post-9/11 wars — and its alliance with Israel — allowed extremist ideologies to flourish.

Paul takes break to raise funds for Senate campaign  —  Struggling to gain traction in the Republican presidential race, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) this week will turn his attention to fundraising for his Senate reelection efforts.  —  Paul, who is running for president and reelection …

NASA Confirms Signs of Water Flowing on Mars, Possible Niches for Life  —  Scientists have for the first time confirmed liquid water flowing on the surface of present-day Mars, a finding that will add to speculation that life, if it ever arose there, could persist now.

Mayor, police pledge more officers near Busch Stadium after shooting  —  ST. LOUIS  • A Cardinals fan shot and possibly paralyzed after he left Busch Stadium last weekend has police and the mayor promising to keep downtown safe as October baseball looms once again in St. Louis.

The Jack Kemp Model for Republicans  —  GOP candidates in 2016 would do well to echo his message of growth, prosperity and hope.  —  Jack Kemp never became president, but the country desperately needs a leader like him now.  When Kemp died in 2009, two themes dominated tributes to his career …

Bachmann: God May Destroy America Over Gay Marriage Just Like Sodom  —  Former Rep. Michele Bachmann is not backing away from her End Times prophecies about how President Obama and gay rights advocates are paving the way for America's destruction and the Apocalypse, returning to …