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First LookHow would a contested GOP convention work?Republican National Convention delegates could could end up having a personal say in the election for the first time since 1952.
At water-crisis hearing, what Flint residents hear is broken governmentUS House members on Thursday brought in Michigan Governor Snyder and EPA chief McCarthy to testify. Sniping ensued, to the dismay of Flint residents who are seeking solutions. 聽
In search to describe anarchy of GOP race, a new favorite: 'Calvinball'The GOP convention could turn into an event that the precocious 6-year-old of 'Calvin and Hobbes' fame would love.听
A contested GOP convention? History offers some unusual cluesThe prospect of a contested Republican convention has sparked speculation and controversy. But it's a not-uncommon part of the political process, and past conventions have not rubber-stamped voters' choices. 聽
The Economist says Trump presidency would threaten global economyThe analysts weigh in on how a Trump administration could affect global markets and foreign policy.
FocusAround world, doubts whether Trump could 'make America great again'The increasing possibility of a Trump presidency is feeding nations鈥� worries about everything from the continuation of their trade deals to military ties with the US.
Marco Rubio was never a good fit for the Republican primaryMarco Rubio couldn't make inroads because he represented voters that establishment Republicans want, not the ones they have.听
Trump drops last primary debate: Does he still need Republican Party?Avoiding the debate could be a smart move. But there may come a time when, if he wants to expand his support, Trump has to play ball with the GOP.听
From Trump to Supreme Court, a Washington torn over its rulesThere's a lot of talk in Washington about people not following rules in the presidential race and the Supreme Court nomination. In a polarized environment where no one can accept losing, that's natural.听
First LookUS Senate deals small victory to GMO labeling advocatesThe Senate blocked a bill Wednesday that would overrode state laws requiring mandatory labels for food products containing genetically modified organisms.
Why Merrick Garland nomination comes down to person vs. principlePresident Obama wants the Senate to focus on the merits of Merrick Garland, the well-regarded chief judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Republicans want to focus on having the next president choose the nominee.
Trump warns of 'riots' if GOP blocks his nominationFacing opposition from the GOP establishment, presidential contender Donald Trump warned of 'problems like you've never seen before' if the candidate with the most delegates doesn't win the Republican nomination.
In Rubio's fall, the perils of trying to out-Trump TrumpMarco Rubio had flaws as a presidential candidate, but he made them much worse by abandoning his vision to try to steal votes from Donald Trump.听
Trump just won big. He still faces contested convention.Do the math, and it remains quite possible that Trump could continue to march along, yet fall short of the 1,237 delegates needed to win the nomination outright.
New math: Where Trump, Clinton stand after primary victoriesDonald Trump dominated the night, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich kept him from a clean sweep. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton formidably extended her lead over Sen. Bernie Sanders.- Trump warns of riots if he's denied Republican nominationBig wins in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina on Tuesday brought Donald Trump closer to the 1,237 delegates he needs to win the nomination. But聽Trump might fall short of the majority required.
Clinton and Trump gain momentum toward 2016 nominationHillary Clinton triumphed in the Florida, Illinois, Ohio and North Carolina presidential primaries. Donald Trump won Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois but fell in Ohio to that state's governor, John Kasich.
Clinton, Trump sweep to victory in FloridaHillary Clinton and Donald Trump, showcasing their strength within their respective parties, won Florida's presidential primaries Tuesday night.听
North Carolina's confusing primary: why so many votes won't countThe centuries-old partisan process of gerrymandering is beginning to get a stern look in courts. North Carolina is ground zero.
Defying Trump, Ben Sasse becomes a Republican symbolAs a freshman senator, Sasse broke with many colleagues by saying he will not support his party's nominee, if that nominee is Donald Trump.听
