In his address to Congress this morning, Pope Francis issued a vigorous call to action on liberal issues, The New York Times reports, defending immigration and environmental legislation, and condemning capitalistic excess, the arms trade, and the death penalty. WashTimes: Carly Fiorina Tops Hillary Clinton in Head-to-Head Matchup: Poll AP: Democrats Poised to Filibuster Stopgap Funding Measure Politico: Trump Momentum […]

Tens of thousands gathered in Washington to catch sight of Pope Francis as he launches into a hectic schedule including parades, a historic meeting at the White House and other appearances, The Washington Post reports. Report: Seniors Fail to Collect $25 Billion in Social Security The Hill: Boehner Coup Talk Puts House GOP On Edge LA Times: VW’s ‘Sorry’ […]

Volkswagen’s scandal concerning cheating on diesel emissions tests just widened to include 11 million of its cars worldwide, The New York Times reports. AP: GOP Rivals Scramble to Win Over Scott Walker Supporters WashPost: Presidential Candidates Cautious on Pope’s Visit The Hill: GOP Wants Budget Talks with Obama — Not Pelosi and Reid Politico: Grassley Blasts FBI Over Clinton […]

Ben Carson set off political fireworks when he said he would never support a Muslim president, but despite a huge backlash he’s not backing down, The Washington Post reports. AP: Boehner, McConnell Face Tough Test in Congress to Keep Govt Open WashTimes: Putin Takes Charge, Orders Russian Troops to Syria After Obama’s Plan Flops Politico: Biden’s ‘Anita’ Problem NYT: UN […]

After a summer of spectacle and saturation coverage, signs are accumulating that, for the public and the media, the onset of Trump fatigue has begun, reports Politico. WaPo: For Fiorina, Capitalizing on Post-debate Buzz Brings New Tests CNN: Trump Takes Heat for Response to Anti-Muslim, Birther Remarks The Hill: Court Rules Against Obamacare Birth Control Mandate Reuters: Hungary Starts Building […]