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Peter Thiel's 'I am proud to be gay' is a GOP convention firstPeter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, spoke on Thursday night about his sexuality, but didn't go so far as to criticize specific parts of the platform.
Clinton vs. Sanders: Leaked emails raise questions about DNC's impartialityA Russian hacker leaks email between top Democratic National Committee members indicating that they saw Sanders as an obstacle for Clinton and not an asset to the party.
Why former KKK leader David Duke is returning to politicsDavid Duke won a seat in the House in 1989. Now, he says the time is right for another shot at public office.
As Sanders supporters flock to Philadelphia, what do they want?City officials in Philadelphia are expecting anywhere from 35,000 to 50,000 demonstrators to be present throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention, many of whom will be there to support Sanders.
FocusWhen a governor names his dog 'Veto'With Donald Trump embarking on the homestretch of a campaign that has defied all political orthodoxy, Maine offers a glimpse into how a populist leader affects government and causes voters to take stock of the tone of their politics 鈥� and maybe dial it back.
Clinton picks Tim Kaine, devout Catholic and bridge-builderThe Virginia senator, who previously served as mayor of Richmond, talks with the Monitor about how his faith shapes his politics 鈥� and motivates him to address social and racial injustice.
Strictly business: How Donald Trump's children are running the campaignAs family begins to make a larger appearance in the Republican presidential campaign, Donald Trump's children, particularly Ivanka Trump, are poised to take a role unprecedented in modern American politics.聽
After raucous Trump convention, are GOP wounds healing?It's now Donald Trump's Republican Party. But unity remains elusive, as party members navigate the deeply personal decision of their presidential vote.聽
Is politicians' use of music at conventions legal?The use of the Beatles song聽'Here Comes the Sun' at the Republican National Convention Thursday led to an angry response from the estate of George Harrison.
Former KKK grand wizard David Duke launches bid for US SenateDuke's candidacy comes as Louisiana grapples with deep racial tensions after the shooting death of a black man by white police officers and the killing of three law enforcement officers by a black man.
Will Donald Trump's dark view of America resonate with voters?As Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination to become the party's presidential candidate, he spoke of a nation under siege that needed to seize back control. Some analysts say this was a stroke of political genius.
Trump to America: 'I alone can fix it'Trump's confidence in his ability to reverse what he sees as America's decline is one of the main reasons he won the GOP nomination. But it departs from a tradition of expressing humility while campaigning.
Peter Thiel's presence highlights Republican tension over LGBT votersBillionaire Peter Thiel's invitation to speak Thursday night is one of several nods to the LGBT community at the Republican National Convention.聽
Could President Trump purge the government of Obama appointees?The Trump campaign has a list of Obama appointees it plans to fire if Donald Trump wins the presidency, according to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Why Ted Cruz's Trump slap is ShakespeareanCruz鈥檚 speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, in which he did not endorse Trump but rather urged Americans to 'vote their conscience,' was politics at its essence.
Clinton's search for Vice President narrows as convention nearsThe short list includes former governor and current Sen. Tim Kaine聽(D) of Virginia; Tom Vilsack,聽secretary of the US Department of Agriculture; and Tom Perez, US Labor Secretary.
Why Hispanics are the least fearful about 2016 electionA recent Gallup poll reveals that whites and blacks are far more concerned about the election than Hispanics, despite Trump calling for mass deportation and a wall along the US-Mexico border.
Why Ted Cruz was booed at the Republican conventionAs Sen. Ted Cruz appeared on stage Wednesday night, he basked in a minute-long standing ovation. He left the stage to jeers.聽
Melania Trump's speech: How do you define plagiarism?Questions about whether portions of Melania Trump's speech were borrowed from one by Michelle Obama have sparked controversy. Plagiarism raises more ethical than legal issues, some say.
US Muslim leaders call on more Muslims to voteThe 'One America' campaign aims to register one million Muslim voters in time for the presidential general election. Leaders say 300,000 new voters have registered since 2012, many in response to Donald Trump.