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.

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 …

Bound to No Party, Trump Upends 150 Years of Two-Party Rule  —  WASHINGTON — When Donald J. Trump set his sights on the presidency in the 2000 election, he pursued the nomination of the Reform Party, a home for disenchanted independents.  “The Republican Party has just moved too far to the extreme right,” he explained.

Hurricane Irma is literally sucking the water away from shorelines … As a meteorologist, there are things you learn in textbooks that you may never see in person.  You know they happen theoretically, but the chances of seeing the most extraordinary weather phenomena are slim to none.

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.”