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What makes America great? Just ask America's elders.Donald Trump, vowing to 'make America great again,' commands his largest lead among Americans born before World War II. Some of them see progress, but many miss the patriotism and self-reliance of that era.
Has anything changed in ​'​Trump country'​?In one Georgia city, many residents remain behind Donald Trump. But some undecided and independent voters are turning away.
Why Congress isn't helping Florida deal with ZikaIn a polarized era, members of Congress often compromise to strike deals only when public demand is overwhelming. On Zika, that point hasn't come yet – but might soon.Â
First LookTennesseean jailed for campaign sign theft bailed out by rivalA Tennessee state representative was jailed after failing to appear to talk with the Sheriff's Office about video showing him removing a rival's campaign signs.Â
First LookWhy Hillary Clinton is gaining ground in key swing statesHillary Clinton's campaign is pulling ahead in several swing states after a handful of well-publicized gaffes by Donald Trump last week.Â
Trump’s unraveling Republican Party: How we reached this pointLeading Republicans say the party of Abraham Lincoln is facing disruption because in the past few decades it has lost its commitment to 'unifying ideals,' such as freedom and human dignity.
How moderate Republicans rebelled against the far-right in KansasModerate Republicans unseated a number of conservative state legislators and a tea party-affiliated US representative in the Republican primary, in a shift away from the state's previous electoral support of staunchly ideological candidates.
Homeland Security chief weighs plan to protect voting from hackersSecretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said he's considering whether to designate the US election system as critical infrastructure, which could trigger greater cybersecurity at the ballot box.
Homeland Security chief weighs plan to protect voting from hackersSecretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said he's considering whether to designate the US election system as critical infrastructure, which could trigger greater cybersecurity at the ballot box.
In Kansas, Republican romance with tea party soursThe resounding defeat of Rep. Tim Huelskamp, who rode to Congress on the tea party wave of 2010, was part of a statewide shift toward more pragmatic Republicans in Tuesday's primaries.
In tit-for-tat, Trump withholds endorsement of Ryan in reelection bidThe Republican presidential nominee turned Paul Ryan's words from earlier this year around on the House speaker, saying he was 'just not quite there yet.'
What does Jill Stein mean for 2016's other contenders?The Massachusetts physician and activist is hoping to take up the mantle for frustrated Bernie Sanders supporters.
After Hanna supports Clinton, will other Republicans in Congress follow?Rep. Richard Hanna (R) of New York wrote in an op-ed that he will vote for Hillary Clinton, saying he had to do more than only denounce Donald Trump's comments.
Obama urges Republicans to drop support for 'unfit' TrumpPresident Obama called on Republicans to stop supporting Donald Trump, calling him 'unfit' and 'woefully unprepared' to be president.Â
How climate change has reemerged on the campaign trailUnlike the previous two presidential elections, this election has seen in increase in the prominence, and divisiveness, of climate change.
Military families to Trump: Apologize for comments to KhansTrump has been engaged in an emotionally charged feud with Khizr and Ghazala Khan, whose son  was killed in Iraq by a suicide bomber in 2004.
Buffett rebukes Trump, questions his business skillBillionaire investor Warren Buffett campaigned alongside  Hillary Clinton at a rowdy rally in his home state of Nebraska.
Donald Trump, a fallen soldier, and the myth of game-changing momentsDonald Trump's criticism of a Muslim-American family that lost a son in Iraq has been called a potentially pivotal moment in the election. But for a host of reasons, such events are 'very, very rare.'
Voices from the Democratic and Republican conventionsMonitor photographers asked attendees at the Republican and Democratic national conventions about their party's themes.Â
Speaking Politics phrase of the week: 'most important election of my lifetime'This is certainly, undoubtedly, unequivocally the most important election in the lifetimes of many politicians. Until the next one.