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Best zingers by Obama and Larry Wilmore at WH Correspondents鈥� DinnerPresident Obama riffed on Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, and of course Donald Trump in his final appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.聽
鈥楢ccept it鈥�: GOP鈥檚 opposition to Trump is fadingMainstream Republicans have fought to slow Donald Trump's momentum, but now some GOP insiders are embracing his potential nomination.
These numbers show the GOP is more worried about itselfTwo polls show that Republicans are worried about how their party looks from the inside and the outside.聽
Voters' dilemma: What happens if it's Hillary vs. Trump?Many voters aren't enthused about the prospect of a Clinton vs. Trump election. So, will they fall in line and back one 鈥� or not?聽
First LookSold-out Donald Trump rally in California leads to violent clashes'Dump the Trump' protesters clashed with Trump supporters in Orange County, Calif., on Thursday night.
First LookWould cash prizes entice gunmakers to invest in 'smart gun' tech?The Obama administration plans to invite weapons manufacturers to test聽so-called smart-gun technology at an Army facility. Cash incentives could sweeten the deal.
Why Boehner's 'Lucifer' jab at Ted Cruz shows Trump is winningOften, the preferences of party insiders prove pivotal in deciding on a nominee. In 2016, 'the party decides' model is turned on its head as Republican elites have refused to rally around one candidate.
How Freddie Gray's death changed Baltimore, and its electionThis week, the citizens of Baltimore voted 鈥� and their numbers exceeded even the primary election that led to America鈥檚 first black president.
Would Carly Fiorina boost Ted Cruz in California?Modern running mates tend to be picked to provide balance for a candidate, rather than home-state advantage. This is what makes them interesting.
Can Carly Fiorina deliver Indiana for Ted Cruz?Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (R) of Texas wants to win Indiana, but how his new running mate can deliver the delegates is somewhat unclear.聽
John Boehner stirs up Washington with 'Lucifer' commentA comment by former House Speaker John Boehner is a reminder of two things: the personal still matters in politics, and Ted Cruz hasn't played that game well.
Why a N.C. voter ID law that does so little angers so muchVoter ID laws, especially the one in North Carolina, stoke strong partisan passions on both sides. But maybe they shouldn't, data suggest.聽- Here's why Ted Cruz is announcing Carly Fiorina as his VPNaming a VP choice after you鈥檝e been mathematically eliminated from winning the nomination before the convention? That鈥檚 a bold move.
Mind the gap: Three numbers that should worry TrumpIs Donald Trump's campaign a 'hostile takeover' of the GOP? Beneath his impressive wins Tuesday are signs he has a big enthusiasm gap within the party.聽
First LookWhy Bernie Sanders's Rhode Island win is more than a tiny victoryOf the five Northeastern states up for grabs Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders walked away with one win: Rhode Island. Why did the nation's smallest state vote big for Sanders?
Bernie Sanders: What's his endgame now?Even 24 hours ago, there was the faintest hope he could be the nominee. Now, Bernie Sanders is shifting gears.聽
After Tuesday primary wins, Clinton and Trump focus on each otherDonald Trump swept five states in Tuesday's Northeast primaries, bringing him closer to securing the Republican nomination. Hillary Clinton is now 90 percent of the way to her party's nomination after four out of five victories Tuesday.
Amid growing effort to help ex-cons, a small but powerful stepAs states reduce prison populations, they're looking to help former inmates. Simply making it easier for them to get IDs would be a 'game-changer,' advocates say.聽
Here's why Ted Cruz and John Kasich are not good conspiratorsJob No. 1 for this alliance is to get Kasich voters to support Cruz in the Indiana primary. Yet the Ohio governor seems to think it's time for subtlety on that point.
First LookN.C. transgender bill protests: Activists on both sides arrested at state capitolArrests occurred as activists protested at North Carolina's state capitol over a controversial bill some say discriminates against the LBGT community.聽