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Associated PressNovember 6, 2016

FBI Director James Comey told Congress on Sunday that a review of newly discovered Hillary Clinton‘s emails has “not changed our conclusions” from earlier this year that she should not face charges. Comey sent the letter just two days before Election Day. In July, the FBI chief chastised Clinton for her use of a private […]

Associated PressOctober 30, 2016

Hillary Clinton lashed out Saturday at the FBI’s handling of a new email review, leading a chorus of Democratic leaders who declared the bureau’s actions just days before the election “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling.” Emboldened Republican rival Donald Trump seized on the reignited email controversy, hoping to raise new doubts about Clinton’s trustworthiness. Rallying supporters […]

Phil AmmannOctober 30, 2016

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The longtime Hillary Clinton aide at the center of a renewed FBI email investigation testified under oath four months ago she never deleted old emails, while promising in 2013 not to take sensitive files when she left the State Department. FBI Director James Comey notified Congress on Friday, less than two weeks before the election, […]

Associated PressOctober 15, 2016

Hillary Clinton‘s campaign asked former President Bill Clinton to cancel a speech to a Wall Street investment firm last year because of concerns that the Clintons might appear to be too cozy with Wall Street just as the former secretary of state was about to announce her White House bid, newly released emails show. Clinton […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2016

The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence says he supports Donald Trump‘s call to “temporarily suspend immigration from countries where terrorists’ influence and impact represents a threat to the United States.” Pence spoke Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” giving his first TV interview since Trump […]

Mitch PerryJuly 7, 2016

A day after House Speaker Paul Ryan called for Hillary Clinton’s security clearances to be suspended following the FBI investigation into her emails, Marco Rubio is part of a group of 10 Republican senators requesting the State Department immediately suspend the security clearances of not only Clinton, but top aides Huma Abedin, Cheryl Mills, Jake Sullivan, and other […]

Associated PressJuly 5, 2016

The FBI won’t recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said Tuesday, lifting a major legal threat to her presidential campaign. But Comey called her actions “extremely careless” and faulted the agency she led for a lackadaisical approach to handling […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

Here’s something you don’t hear very often — if you intend to attend tonight’s Tampa Bay Rays versus San Francisco Giants game at Tropicana Field, you better already have a ticket. The team announced earlier this week they would make all open seats for the game available for their annual Pride Night for just $5, with […]

Mitch PerryMarch 15, 2016

When both Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio opted last year to compete in the 2016 Republican presidential race, Florida Republicans had to decide which Miami-area candidate to support. In most cases, they supported Bush. But after the former Florida governor’s campaign flamed out in South Carolina last month, expectations were that many of those same […]

Associated PressOctober 5, 2015

In her six months working for Carly Fiorina, Rebecca Schieber has learned to always have a Sharpie pen handy for autographs. She’s found ways to order the right vegetable-loaded meals on the road and become an expert at whisking her boss out of a room. She’s still working on keeping the candidate’s favorite “crunchy gum” […]

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FBI: No charges against Hillary Clinton after new email review

Hillary Clinton pushes back against ‘unprecedented’ new FBI review

Found emails? Hillary Clinton aide didn’t delete old messages

Emails show concern over Bill Clinton’s Wall Street speech

Mike Pence with Donald Trump on blocking some immigration

Marco Rubio joins coalition of GOP Senators calling for State Dept. to suspend Hillary Clinton’s security clearances

No charges recommended in Hillary Clinton email probe, FBI says

Mitch Perry Report for 6.17.16 – ‘Weiner’ comes to Tampa

Will Weatherford denounces GOP leadership for not stopping Donald Trump

Carly Fiorina’s campaign includes the rare job: “body woman”