Mormons’ Distaste for Donald Trump Puts Utah Up for Grabs

Against a backdrop of party-line-crossing intrigue, prominent Republicans denounce their candidate, Donald J. Trump.

Did Obama’s Bill Fix Veterans’ Health Care? Still Waiting.
A breakdown of the changes that were required under the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, and how some have faltered.

Moment in Convention Glare Shakes Up Khans’ American Life
How Khizr and Ghazala Khan, parents of a soldier killed in Iraq, came to challenge Donald J. Trump and reshape a presidential campaign.

Donald Trump Endorses Paul Ryan in Bid to Heal G.O.P. Rift
Mr. Trump, who had withheld support for Mr. Ryan, the House speaker, in his primary campaign in Wisconsin, sought to move past a tumultuous week.

Trump’s Economic Team: Bankers and Billionaires (and All Men)
The 13-member team includes several billionaire bankers and investment managers, but no women and few economists.

Why ‘This Is Fine’ Is the Meme This Year Deserves
A dog. A cup of coffee. A fire. Derived from a webcomic, the image is a bit like those “Keep Calm and Carry On” posters, with an absurdist twist.

Cultural Studies: Hillary Clinton’s Hand-to-Heart Gesture: How Did It Start?
Did it start with Justin Trudeau? Angelina Jolie? Now Mrs. Clinton and Michelle Obama are putting their hands on their hearts, too.

Can G.O.P. Tell Donald Trump, ‘You’re Fired’? Probably Not
Republican rules and a lack of precedent and time make it almost impossible for the party to dump Donald Trump and nominate someone else.

U.S. Could Exceed Goal of Accepting 10,000 Syrian Refugees
After a slow start and amid fierce political controversy, the Obama administration said on Friday that 8,000 Syrian refugees had arrived since October.

The 2016 Race: How Donald Trump’s ‘Rigged’ Claim Chips Away at Democracy
Questioning the integrity of the system could undermine public confidence in elections.

Economic Trends: This Is a Jobs Report That Democrats Can Boast About
Political science research points to changes in income as being predictors of how people vote, and things were looking up in the July numbers.

The 2016 Race: Why a Meaningful Shift in the Trump-Clinton Race May Be at Hand
Polling suggests Hillary Clinton is benefiting from support from Bernie Sanders’s backers, and from Donald Trump’s self-induced wounds.

As Trump Rises, ‘Reformocons’ See Chance to Update G.O.P.’s Economic Views
Conservative thinkers have felt emboldened to press their party to reshape its canon to more directly benefit the workers it has often taken for granted.

Mark Kirk in Electoral Vise as Republican in Illinois Senate Race
Mr. Kirk is among Republican incumbents who want to put distance between themselves and Donald Trump, but in doing so, they risk alienating base voters.

For Anne Holton, Tim Kaine’s Wife, Elite Circles Are Old Turf
She has lived since childhood in a world of politics and power, but relatives and friends describe her as being uncommonly unimpressed by the trappings of privilege.

Hillary Clinton to Address a Rare Audience: Journalists
Mrs. Clinton, who speaks frequently to black and Latino groups but has given only a few news conferences, will deliver remarks to an annual convention of minority journalists.

Cory Booker, After Touring a Prison, Renews Call for Criminal Justice Overhaul
The New Jersey senator said that though he was determined to push for legislation cutting mandatory minimum sentences, he was not confident it would move this year.

$400 Million to Iran Was Not a Ransom, Obama Says
The president called the uproar over the payment, which was made public at the time as part of a landmark nuclear pact, “the manufacturing of outrage.”

What Is the #PalletsOfCash Debate?
The United States sent the first installment of $1.7 billion to Iran to settle a financial dispute at the same time Iran released American prisoners.

Debate Over Trump’s Fitness Raises Issue of Checks on Nuclear Power
There are no checks on a president’s power to wage nuclear war, though history suggests that there may be ways to slow down or derail the process.

Steven LaTourette, Congressman Who Despised Gridlock, Dies at 62
Mr. LaTourette, a centrist Ohio Republican, retired after nine terms in Congress because he was disgusted with Tea Party insurgents.

Paul Ryan’s Rival, a Long Shot, Tries to Gain an Edge From Donald Trump’s Praise
Paul Nehlen is capitalizing on an opportunity to benefit from an intraparty feud.

Obama Writes Feminist Essay in Glamour
The president wrote a 1,500-word essay in the magazine, calling for equality and explaining that it was important to his daughters that he be a feminist.

Hillary Clinton to Animal Rights Protesters: Trumps ‘Have Killed a Lot of Animals’
Secret Service agents briefly surrounded the Democratic nominee as she was interrupted at a campaign event in Las Vegas.

11-Year-Old Grills Mike Pence on ‘Softening Up’ Donald Trump’s Words
The Indiana governor was asked whether his role in a Trump administration would be to basically clean up after his commander in chief’s statements.

Paul Ryan Stands Behind Endorsement of Donald Trump Despite Clash
The House speaker said he would not rescind his backing of the presidential candidate, saying voters’ will should be respected, even after Mr. Trump’s refusal to endorse him.

Donald Trump Risks Alienating Military Communities in Swing States
Interviews with voters showed that many were steadfast in their support of Mr. Trump, but his crude remarks about the armed services clearly present an obstacle.

With Billionaires Backing Her, Hillary Clinton Must Confront How to Deploy Them
Members of the ultra-wealthy such as Mark Cuban, Warren E. Buffett and Michael R. Bloomberg are finding varied roles in a campaign focused in part on income inequality.

The 2016 Race: Prediction Markets Suggest a Chance That Donald Trump Will Drop Out
The markets reflect a small but realistic chance — somewhere between 3 percent and 10 percent — that he will step aside.

The 2016 Race: Can Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Nominee, Swing the Election?
If he can increase his standing in the polls by five points in the next six weeks or so, he’ll qualify for the debate and could have a big impact.

The 2016 Race: Third-Party Candidates Through the Years
Major third-party presidential candidates have never had an easy time of it, even when they were former presidents or billionaires.

Hillary Clinton Holds Big Lead Over Donald Trump in New Hampshire, Poll Shows
Voters in the state who either prefer or lean toward Mrs. Clinton outnumber those who prefer or lean toward Mr. Trump by 47 percent to 32 percent, according to the survey.

Clinton to Discuss Jobs in Las Vegas, a Town With Trump’s Name All Over It
She will be in the city, where the G.O.P. nominee’s name is bolted 64 stories up on his hotel, to address the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

The Interpreter: Donald Trump, Perhaps Unwittingly, Exposes Paradox of Nuclear Arms
Since the Cold War, leaders have grappled with the puzzling logic of weapons whose power comes in not being used.

Texas Agrees to Soften Voter ID Law After Court Order
Under a state deal with civil rights groups and the Justice Department, residents can cast ballots even if they have none of the seven documents that the law recognizes.

Kansas Republicans Reject Gov. Sam Brownback’s Conservatives in Primary
Moderates win in 11 state legislative races amid angst over shortages of revenues and cuts to government services.

On Washington: Kansas Voters Send Message in Ousting Tea Party Firebrand Tim Huelskamp From House
The lawmaker who has spent most of his six years in Washington feuding with his own Republican leaders was seen as contributing to political paralysis, not action.

In Colorado, Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump in Polls and Presence
Both Mrs. Clinton and Mike Pence campaigned in the state on Wednesday, but polls show the state slipping out of Mr. Trump’s grasp.

Last Atlantic City Casino Linked to Trump Is Closing Amid a Strike
The management of Trump Taj Mahal, which has been picketed by unionized workers for over a month, said the casino would shut down after Labor Day.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Takes First Steps in Presidential Transition
The Clinton-Kaine Transition Fund officially filed paperwork to begin the formal process of planning a move to the White House.

Supreme Court Blocks Order Allowing Transgender Student Restroom Choice
The justices temporarily blocked an appeals court order that had allowed a transgender boy to use the boys’ bathroom in a Virginia high school.

The Rocky Relationship of Donald Trump and Paul Ryan, a History
Mr. Ryan treads a fine line between disavowing some of Mr. Trump’s remarks and disavowing Mr. Trump himself. We mapped out Mr. Ryan’s rhetorical footwork.

33 U.S. Service Members Have Contracted Zika, Pentagon Says
Military officials said the disease had been found in men and women serving abroad, including a pregnant woman.

$400 Million Cash Payment to Iran Fuels Latest Campaign Dispute
Donald Trump and other Republicans argued with the White House about what the payment was about: A cash ransom, failed foreign policy or opposition to a nuclear deal.

Fueled by Small Donations, Donald Trump Makes Up Major Financial Ground
The Republican nominee’s new fund-raising numbers suggest he has tapped into the passion of his core supporters and may now have the resources to compete with Hillary Clinton.

Democrats, Looking Past Mere Victory, Hope to End the Trump Movement
The party is cautiously discussing how a wide margin of victory, driven by a record turnout among minority voters, could help stop Mr. Trump entirely.

U.S. Seeks to Protect Voting System Against Cyberattacks
The Obama administration may designate the electronic ballot-casting system for November’s elections as “critical infrastructure” like the power grid and financial system.

On the Runway: Michelle Obama Chooses Creation by Lady Gaga’s Stylist for State Dinner
Continuing her efforts to fast-track the careers of young American designers, the first lady wore a gown by Brandon Maxwell.

Corey Lewandowski, Former Trump Campaign Manager, Dives Back Into ‘Birtherism’
In a debate on CNN, Mr. Lewandowski questioned President Obama’s citizenship, a debunked argument that helped propel his former boss, Donald J. Trump, into politics.

Donald Trump’s Refusal to Endorse Paul Ryan Is Said to Enrage Reince Priebus
Mr. Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, is considering ways to show his public support for Mr. Ryan, the House speaker.

How Donald Trump and President Obama Put Republicans in a Bind
Party leaders risk alienating core voters if they disavow Mr. Trump as the president has suggested, but they are likely to lose moderate voters if they do not.

Voices From Donald Trump’s Rallies, Uncensored