WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. presidential campaign (all times EDT):

Trump is responding to emails released by the conservative group Judicial Watch that shed light on ties between the State Department and the Clinton Foundation.

Republicans have alleged the emails show improper influence on the State Department by the Clinton family’s charitable foundation, a claim Clinton’s campaign denies.

Trump says it shows that under Clinton, “you pay, and you’re getting things.” He says it’s “really, really bad” and is comparing Clinton to disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was imprisoned for corruption.

Donald Trump holds roundtable with coal industry executives

Updated 2:45 p.m.: Republican Donald Trump is holding a roundtable with coal industry executives and businesspeople in Glade Spring, Virginia.

It’s a rare, intimate event for the billionaire candidate, whose public campaign appearances are usually limited to large rallies.

Trump is talking about the difficulties facing the coal and other energy issues.

He tells the workers that he knows they’re struggling.

He says, “You’ve been put in an impossible position, as far as mines are concerned.”

Trump his also going after rival Hillary Clinton, who is advocating a move toward renewable fuel sources. He claims Clinton “wants the mines closed,”

Danny Atwell of Buchanan Mine #1 tells Trump the industry has shrunk over the 43 years he’s been involved with mining.

He says, “Everyone is trying to choke our business.”

 

Libertarian Gary Johnson on presidential ballot in 39 states

Updated 2:20 p.m.: Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson is set to appear on ballots in at least 39 states, and party activists are working in places such as swing state Ohio to get his name before voters this fall.

Johnson’s ballot status in Ohio remained uncertain Wednesday, a day after Libertarians submitted thousands of signatures on behalf of a different candidate as a placeholder.

The state party said it would substitute in Johnson’s name once the petitions are certified by Ohio’s elections chief. The secretary of state’s office says its legal team will review the situation.

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is slated to appear on ballots in at least 27 states.

Libertarians and other third parties face a patchwork of rules and laws nationwide governing access to ballots.

Barack Obama to raise funds for Democratic National Committee

Updated 12 p.m.: President Barack Obama will mix business with vacationing during his stay in Martha’s Vineyard in a nod to the hotly contested November election.

The White House says he’ll attend a fundraiser Monday for the Democratic National Committee at a private residence in Chilmark, the town where the first family is staying during their two-week summer vacation.

Obama plans to play an active role on the campaign trail this fall and has already appeared with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in North Carolina. The White House did not disclose exactly where the fundraiser would occur or the cost of attendance. He is expected to deliver remarks and take questions from those in the audience.

Obama and the first family arrived on the island Saturday afternoon.

Clinton campaign aims for GOP endorsements

Updated 8:05 a.m.: Hillary Clinton’s campaign is launching an effort to win over Republicans and independents.

Called Together for America, the group aims to use a wave of nearly 50 recent endorsements by high-profile Republicans and independents to convince voters to cross party lines.

Clinton’s campaign is also releasing new endorsements from several retired Republican officials, including former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carla Hills, former Maryland Congresswoman Connie Morella, former Connecticut Congressman Chris Shays and former Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte.

Some Republicans say they back Clinton because they don’t support Donald Trump’s bombastic style and controversial statements. Others object to his lack of foreign policy experience. The Clinton backers largely include former officials, though some current Republican officeholders have said they won’t vote for Trump.