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Paul Ryan: Trump's Muslim Ban Not Reflective Of GOP And U.S. Principles

3:35pm June 14, 2016

by Scott Detrow

"I think the smarter way to go, in all respects, is to have a security test and not a religious test," the House speaker said. It's the second time in as many weeks he has criticized Donald Trump.

Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has a love/hate relationship with the press, drawing high levels of publicity while limiting access to media organizations.

Donald Trump Bans Washington Post From Campaign Events

7:06pm June 13, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The action is the latest in a string of moves Trump's campaign has made in denying credentials to news outlets that, in the mind of the billionaire businessman, have not treated him fairly.

Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., on Monday.

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Trump Calls To Ban Immigration From Countries With 'Proven History Of Terrorism'

6:59pm June 13, 2016

by Scott Detrow

"The only reason the killer was in America in the first place is because we allowed his family to come here," Donald Trump said on Monday.

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Greensboro Police Department Adds Extra Security For Trump's Visit

5:06pm June 13, 2016

by Keri Brown

Police in Greensboro are stepping up security ahead of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign stop Tuesday. They're expecting big crowds at the Greensboro Coliseum.

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Hillary Clinton addresses supporters at Long Beach City College on the final day of California campaigning last week in Long Beach, Calif.

In Wake Of Orlando Shooting, Clinton Suggests Broader Terrorist Watch Lists

4:07pm June 13, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

In an interview with NPR, Hillary Clinton said expanding the watch lists might be appropriate. She also said federal-local coordination needs to be improved.

Berta Aceves at her store in El Paso, Texas.

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Latinos And American Identity In A Time Of Trump: A Postcard From El Paso

7:24pm June 12, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Donald Trump's comments about a Latino federal judge have sparked discussion about racism and bias. But to many Latinos they're about historic burden.

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Clinton, Trump Kick Off General Election With Very Different Pitches To Their Bases

6:28pm June 10, 2016

In a speech to a major evangelical confab, many Republicans still seemed skeptical of their presumptive nominee, while Democrats at a Planned Parenthood gathering were fired up about theirs.

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4 Questions About Donald Trump's Potential Conflicts Of Interest If He's Elected

3:57pm June 09, 2016

by Peter Overby

Most presidents have tried to avoid conflicts by putting their investments in a blind trust. That only works for paper wealth, but Donald Trump wouldn't be like past presidents.

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Hillary Clinton addresses her supporters at a rally Tuesday in Brooklyn, N.Y., after clinching her status as presumptive Democratic nominee.

The Last Big Night Of The Primaries, In 5 Headlines

9:46am June 08, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Hillary Clinton secured her status as presumptive nominee and took home California. Bernie Sanders said he will stay in the fight. And Donald Trump gave a scripted speech — an unusual move for him.

First GOP Incumbent Is Ousted As Conservatives Defeat One-Time Ally

11:18pm June 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

North Carolina Rep. Renee Ellmers is the first Republican incumbent to lose a primary this year, the victim of heavy conservative spending against her and a new congressional map.