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First LookCan the Democratic party find unified path to the general election?Bernie Sanders鈥檚 protracted campaign may actually help Hillary Clinton鈥檚 general election campaign in the long run, say some political analysts and generational experts.
First Look$15-per-hour wages go to Washington: What's next?The District of Columbia City Council is in the process of approving a controversial measure to mandate a $15 per hour minimum wage, as the nation's capital moves to contribute its own experience to a national discussion.
It's Hillary's party now, but Bernie's fingerprints are all over itBernie Sanders says he will work with Hillary Clinton to defeat Donald Trump. That's important. The Sanders wing retains immense clout on the left.听
Does Paul Ryan want Trump to win, or not?By criticizing their presumptive nominee, House Speaker Ryan and Senate majority leader McConnell know they鈥檙e hurting Trump. But they may be calculating that he'll lose anyway unless he improves as a candidate.
As Sanders refuses to bow out, Millennials urge him to keep fightingWhile Bernie Sanders has been mathematically eliminated, the ability to appeal to Millennial attitudes is only going to grow more crucial in future elections, political scientists say.
How Clinton and Trump won New Jersey's presidential primariesPresumptive presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won New Jersey's primary Tuesday as expected, but the results were still impactful.听
Paul Ryan outlines 'A Better Way' 鈥� now he needs listenersHouse Speaker Paul Ryan unveiled an anti-poverty plan Tuesday as part of a broader vision for the GOP. But all reporters wanted to hear about was his reaction to Trump's 'racist' comments.
Buzzfeed breaks RNC ad deal: Could it affect Trump's campaign?The news site has cancelled an advertising deal with the Republican National Committee saying that running ads for Donald Trump's campaign would be 'hazardous to our health.'
Can white working class voters carry Donald Trump to White House?Donald Trump's appeal to working-class whites is partly racial. But the rhetoric turns off at least as many voters as it attracts, making Trump's route to the White House difficult. 聽聽
Historic moment arrives for Hillary Clinton 鈥� and for US politicsIn a politically polarized America, her quest for the presidency has brought strong support and opposition. But Hillary Clinton breaks a barrier in becoming the first woman presidential nominee of a major party.
First LookClinton set to become first woman nominated by major partyMrs. Clinton reportedly gained the 2,383 delegates needed to become the Democratic nominee, eight years after conceding to Barack Obama.
Clinton and Sanders neck and neck in California primaryNo matter who wins California's 475 delegates on Tuesday, Clinton may have to woo the state's Sanders supporters as well as Trump fans before the Democratic convention 鈥撀燼nd possibly beyond.听
Does Donald Trump have a 'SINO' problem?The phrase 'supporter in name only' is arising in reference to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, whose hold on the party base is highly uncertain.
Is Donald Trump more honest than Hillary Clinton?That's what many Americans believe, according to several polls. But that perception likely depends on how people view 'honesty.'
Trump's first congressional endorsement is a GOP outsiderDonald Trump voiced support for North Carolina Rep. Renee Ellmers on Sunday, and in a lot of ways, the endorsement makes sense.听
Donald Trump 'surprised' at Republican scolding over judge"This is one of the worst mistakes聽Trump聽has made. I think it's inexcusable," Newt Gingrich, said on "Fox News Sunday, of Trump's criticism of the judge聽overseeing lawsuits against Trump University.
Gun-control group backs Clinton: Will it make a difference in 2016 race?The National Rifle Association endorsed Donald Trump. Now, a major gun-control group has endorsed Hillary Clinton, reflecting the burgeoning importance of this issue in the 2016 presidential contest.
Sanders and Clinton eye California 鈥� and then what?Sanders continues to draw huge crowds as he campaigns in California, New Jersey, and other states voting Tuesday. He trails Clinton by only 270 pledged delegates and has said he will stay in the fight till the convention.
How Hillary Clinton learned to become a street fighterFirst as a New York Senate candidate and now preparing to face Donald Trump for the presidency, Hillary Clinton has evolved as a politician.听
As Congress returns, is it stymied by 'Trump effect'?Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess with little time to address major crises, like Zika. One factor for the slowness: An insurgent presumptive nominee has roiled the GOP.
