Florida gun owners encouraged to ‘shoot the storm’ and fire their guns at Hurricane Irma  —  A Florida man who suggested shooting guns at Hurricane Irma out of “stress and boredom” has found that his idea has captured peoples' imaginations - with over 46,000 signing up to join in.

Trump faith adviser: 'I wish I wouldn't have said' god ‘lifted up’ Trump  —  President Trump's top spiritual adviser Paula White said Saturday that she regretted saying that God “lifted up” Trump in his 2016 election victory over Hillary Clinton  —  The megachurch pastor told reporters …

Trump shows GOP how it's done: Scrap absolutism, deal with reality  —  The Freedom Caucus is the tail that aspires to wag a whole country though it represents just a sliver of Americans.  Even within the House it's outnumbered by moderate centrists.  —  CONNECT

How California could jolt the 2020 presidential race  —  The nation's largest state is poised to upend the primary election schedule.  —  LOS ANGELES — California is pushing forward with a plan to change the state's primary date from June to March, a move that could scramble …

More than 50 animals found tethered to trees in Palm Beach County as Irma approaches  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Officials are calling it animal cruelty like they've never seen before.  —  As Hurricane Irma's outer bands inch closer to Palm Beach County, animal control officers said they are hustling to rescue abandoned animals.

Clinton: ‘I am done with being a candidate’  —  Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton said Sunday that she will not pursue the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.  —  “I am done with being a candidate,” Clinton said on CBS's “Sunday Morning.”  —  Clinton — who on Tuesday will release …

Scoop: Trump to discuss race one-on-one with African American senator  —  President Trump's botched Charlottesville response was the low point of his presidency for some of his key aides.  Now, he has a chance for a reset, at the same time that he's reveling in the adulation for his surprise deal with Democrats.

Bill Maher: ‘Unfair’ for states like Texas to request federal aid after Harvey  —  HBO host Bill Maher complained that it “seems a little unfair” for residents of conservative states like Texas to rely on federal assistance in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.  —  “These places that got flooded …

Fired FNC Anchor Eric Bolling, Son Dies from Drug Overdose (UPDATE)  —  Fired FNC Anchor Eric Bolling — Son Dies from OD  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  2:45 PM PT — Eric tweeted about the tragedy, saying ... “Adrienne and I are devastated by the loss of our beloved son ... Details still unclear.”