AP Top Political News at 12:17 a.m. EDT

Macho, macho men? Democrats talk masculinity on campaign trail after years of Trump's bravadoWith elections nearing, battleground Republicans still waiting for Trump to open his campaign walletDemocrats are again angling for Rep. Mike Lawler's House seat. Can he hold on in liberal New York?Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the detailsArmy Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House saysSupreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroomUS military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general saysHouse lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of prioritiesTrump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about p