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It’s Pence: Trump announces his VP choice on Twitter
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump has chosen Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, adding political experience and conservative bona fides to his Republican presidential ticket. Trump announced his decision on Twitter Friday morning, capping a frenzied 24 hours of speculation about his choice. A news conference was set for Saturday for the two men who will take on Hillary Clinton and her Democratic running mate in November.
McMorris Rodgers passing on the GOP national convention
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not have a prime-time speaking role at next week’s Republican National Convention and won’t attend the gathering in Cleveland.
Trump: France attack delays VP decision
Donald Trump is planning to announce that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is his choice for his vice presidential running mate, according to a Republican with direct knowledge of the decision.
McMorris Rodgers will skip Republican National Convention
Spokane congresswoman is not attending Republican National Convention, will campaign in Eastern Washington instead.
Embracing Lincoln, Hillary Clinton urges nation to fix divisions
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has been transformed into “the party of Trump,” declaring her GOP presidential opponent a polarizing figure who is deepening the divisions in America.
Judge delays ruling over release of video of Trump testimony
A federal judge who has been a target of criticism from Donald Trump is taking time to decide whether to release videos of the Republican presidential candidate testifying in a civil lawsuit.
Trump seeks $10 million from former aide in disclosure case
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seeking $10 million in damages from a former senior campaign consultant, Sam Nunberg, alleging that Nunberg leaked confidential information to reporters in violation of a nondisclosure agreement.
Trump and family meet with VP finalists
Donald Trump and key members of his family huddled with Mike Pence Wednesday morning at the Indiana governor’s mansion as the billionaire enters the final phase of his search for a running mate. Trump was directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement.
Trump demands Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg resign for criticizing him as unfit
Donald Trump called Wednesday for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to resign for saying publicly that she feels he is unfit to be president. Lashing out, Trump said the 83-year-old justice’s “mind is shot.”
Trump won’t speak at NAACP meeting
The NAACP says Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declined an invitation to address the group’s upcoming convention, flouting established precedent and highlighting anew the GOP standard-bearer’s struggle to attract support from nonwhite voters.
Ann McFeatters: America deserves better candidates
This election could have one of the lowest turnouts in modern times. That would be a sad outcome, especially in a time when, as Obama pointed out, America is far more popular and respected around the globe than many Americans, such as Trump, believe.
Hillary haters, get over it
Think of it this way: A President Hillary Clinton is the only thing standing in the way of a President Donald Trump.
Were Trump’s ‘Made in USA’ hats really all made in USA?
Donald Trump says he won’t stand for it if it turns out some of his hats labeled “Made in USA” actually weren’t made entirely in the USA.
Candidates spin budgetary yarns
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget recently issued an analysis of the promises of Clinton and presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump, and how they would impact the national budget deficit and debt, if enacted. It is not pleasant.
GOP lobbyist backs ‘Free the Delegates’ after butting heads with Trump
Lobbyist Jack Burkman on Friday was opening up his Northern Virginia home to what he says is a mounting number of Republican loyalists eager to bankroll a last-minute challenge to presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Bernie Sanders gets offer to lead Green Party ticket by Jill Stein
Bernie Sanders is still nominally a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, though he has turned his efforts to shaping the party’s platform after losing in both delegate and popular votes to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein said she is willing to step aside if he wants to lead their third-party ticket.
Rare restraint, calls for understanding from candidates
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both called off political events Friday, hours after five police officers were killed in Dallas during a protest over fatal police shootings of black men in other states.
Trump’s visit to U.S. Capitol fails to convince skeptical GOP lawmakers
Donald Trump made strides to quell doubts over his candidacy among congressional Republicans on Thursday, but deep divisions remained just two weeks before the party’s national convention.
In meeting hosted by Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Trump offers assurances to GOP rank-and-file in Congress
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump tried to assure skittish GOP lawmakers Thursday that they all share the same Republican Party goals, but his first appearance before the rank-and-file failed to soothe some deep concerns about his undisciplined campaign. The meeting was hosted by Spokane Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Trump takes in $51 million, takes potential VPs on tour
Celebrating new success in fundraising, Donald Trump says he took in $51 million for his campaign and allied Republicans in recent weeks, a huge jump from his previously lackluster figures though still well shy of Hillary Clinton’s money machine.