Tax Returns, Threats Of Hacks: Surprise! It's October
The "October surprise" has a long history in American politics, but not as long as you might think — and not as consequential as you might think, either.
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'Saturday Night Live' Is Trying To Make Us Laugh At An Election That Isn't Funny
The sketch comedy show returned after months away, to an electorate on edge, and to an election that's hard to laugh at.
'NYT' Report: Trump's Tax Records Show He May Not Have Owed Taxes For 18 Years
Documents obtained and published by The New York Times suggest the presidential candidate's $916 million declared business losses in 1995 may have allowed him to legally avoid paying income taxes.
From Miss Universe to Monica Lewinsky, Trump Flirts With A Risky Line Of Attack
Throughout the presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton has accused her opponent, Donald Trump of being sexist. The Trump campaign has responded in ways that may seem counter-intuitive.
Trump And The Testosterone Takeover Of 2016
It's a historic election, with the first female major-party nominee. But for all that, Trump's masculinity has been on unusually prominent display.
Gary Johnson Is Probably The Healthiest Candidate For President
The 63-year-old Libertarian presidential nominee has run 17 marathons and four Ironman Triathlons. He doesn't drink or smoke cigarettes, though his doctor doesn't address his past marijuana use.
Trump Again Attacks Former Miss Universe
In predawn tweets, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump again lashed out at former Miss Universe Alicia Machado and Hillary Clinton.
Decades-Old Housing Discrimination Case Plagues Donald Trump
In the 1970s, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Donald Trump, his father and Trump Management, alleging the Trumps engaged in racial discrimination at their properties.
No, Donald Trump Didn't Win Post-Debate 'Polls'
The Internet surveys the GOP nominee frequently cites are unscientific and can be easily manipulated. Reputable scientific polls taken after the debate show Hillary Clinton was the clear winner.
Journalist Says Trump Foundation May Have Engaged In 'Self-Dealing'
Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold says the Trump Foundation doesn't operate like a typical charity: "[Trump] doesn't seem to have understood that a charity isn't set up to benefit you."