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- Trump still tough on immigration, but softens slightlyIn Phoenix, Trump reprised his calls for a wall, but backed away from his previous vow to round up and deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the US.
- After primary wins, what's next for Rubio and McCain?Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and John McCain of Arizona turned toward the general election Wednesday with GOP control of the Senate at risk.聽
- Appalachia as America: How hillbillies helped Trump shake politicsIn an interview with the Monitor, J.D. Vance, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy,' talks about why 'his' people 鈥 overlooked and dismissed 鈥 have struck back against the political establishment.聽
- As Trump visits their unpopular president, Mexicans wonder 'Why?'Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump may be the only person less popular in Mexico than President Enrique Pe帽a Nieto, which has left many here questioning why he was invited. But experts say there's good reason.
- First LookClinton is now just as disliked as TrumpA new poll reveals that approval ratings for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton are at an all-time low.
- Why Trump is struggling with immigrationImmigration is a difficult issue for even experienced national politicians to navigate. Its mix of social and cultural implications makes it resonate with voters. But they don't agree on solutions.
- First LookWhy did Mexico invite Donald Trump for a visit?President聽Enrique Pe帽a Nieto has invited both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to meet in Mexico. In a surprise move, Mr. Trump has accepted the offer, hours before he will give an immigration policy speech in Arizona.聽
- In the Clinton Foundation, Bill sees his post-White House legacyWhen Bill Clinton told the staff of his global charity he would have to step down if Hillary Clinton won the White House, he was vividly clear about how that felt: Worse than a root canal, he said.
- Why Hillary Clinton doesn鈥檛 want a GOP collapseWhen Hillary Clinton attacked Donald Trump over his connection to the 'alt-right,' she also reached out to Republican leaders. That's because she'll need them if she wins the presidency.聽
- First LookTrump denounces robocalls from聽David Duke's campaign: Why now?Spokespeople from Donald Trump's campaign quickly and explicitly disavowed a robocall from David Duke linking the former Ku Klux Klan leader to the Republican presidential nominee.聽
- Will DNC scandal cost Wasserman Schultz her seat?Challenger Tim Canova, a聽Bernie Sanders-backed law professor, has raised an almost unheard of amount for a first-time candidate and primary challenger. That could be trouble for the former Democratic National Committee chair.
- How Facebook keeps you in a political bubble of your ownDespite the opportunities the Internet gives us to know and connect more, the聽Internet can also train us to polarize each other. But we can change that 鈥 starting with our Facebook preferences.
- Clinton aide Abedin separates from scandal-plagued WeinerHuma Abedin's announcement follows a New York Post report late Sunday that Weiner recently sent risque photos to another woman.
- Speaking Politics phrase of the week: 'Party of Lincoln'Republicans and Democrats alike have cited Abraham Lincoln's legacy during the course of the 2016 presidential campaign, comparing Lincoln's founding party to the current GOP today.聽
- FBI investigates hacking of Arizona and Illinois voting systemsFederal officials said Monday that investigators were also seeking evidence of whether other states may have been targeted. Are the hackers Russians?聽
- Hillary Clinton rolls out new mental health planOn Monday, the Clinton campaign is expected to roll out a plan聽aimed at ensuring that Americans would no longer separate mental health from physical health in terms of access, care and quality of treatment.
- Why this independent presidential candidate is hoping the center can holdEvan McMullin hopes that a lack of public enthusiasm for the front-runners could send the election to a vote in the House of Representatives.
- Why Americans want to see Gary Johnson at the presidential debatesPolls show a majority of Americans want a third-party candidate to take the stand at the coming presidential debates. Attendees at a Boston rally for Libertarian Gary Johnson say their interest is partly driven by dislike of the two major candidates.
- Future 'Second Lady'? Meet Anne Holton, wife of Tim KaineA Princeton and Harvard Law graduate, former judge, and former state secretary of education, Anne Holton is promoting Clinton's agenda and, unofficially, trying to make Clinton more relatable.
- Donald Trump's candidacy and the rise of the 'alt-right' movementHillary Clinton tried to paint Donald Trump as a bigot this week because of his support from members of America鈥檚 nationalist 'alt-right' movement. What do Trump voters say?