Donald Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, speaking on national security, said Thursday it would be a

Clinton Draws A Bright, Clear Line Between Her Worldview And Trump's

6:05pm June 02, 2016

by Greg Myre

In a major foreign policy speech, Hillary Clinton stressed the importance of U.S. alliances and said electing Donald Trump would be a "historic mistake." Here's a breakdown of their key positions.

Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump

4:59pm June 02, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party's presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.

Donald Trump speaks at a Trump University news conference in 2005, as then-Trump University President Michael Sexton looks on.

Hard Sell: The Potential Political Consequences Of The Trump University Documents

5:56pm June 01, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump U. was not a "university." The goal was to sell potential "buyers" on escalating packages, up to $35,000. Seminars included showing buyers how to capitalize on the housing crisis.

Ever since New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie endorsed Trump (and stood behind him at a Super Tuesday event), he has been on many people's lists of likely Trump running mates.

How Might Trump Or Clinton Pick Running Mates? Here's What The Data Say

4:47pm June 01, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

There's little evidence that vice presidential picks help candidates at the top of the ticket win a state. What nominees try to aim for often is balance.

Why Trump Called A Press Conference To Bash The Press

12:53pm June 01, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Challenged about his fundraising for veterans, Donald Trump detailed $5.6 million he says he has delivered. But the larger message was his ongoing assault on the media, which resonates with his base.

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In 2005, Donald Trump announced the establishment of Trump University, a collection of online and in-person courses that promised to impart real estate investment skills. Lawsuits over the venture resulted in the release of confidential internal documents

'Trump University' Documents Put On Display Aggressive Sales Techniques

11:04pm May 31, 2016

by Bill Chappell

They say no cash is no reason to let potential students off the hook: "they will find the money." The documents, part of a lawsuit alleging fraud, recommend treating reporters with courtesy.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Disinterest In Data Has Some Republicans Worried

11:26am May 31, 2016

by Scott Detrow

The decision to eschew "microtargeting" and other sophisticated tools could have a significant negative effect on Republican candidates down the ballot from Donald Trump.

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Guns Strike Emotional Chords For People On Both Sides Of The Political Debate

6:00am May 29, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been talking a lot about guns recently. But how much will that issue matter with voters in November?

Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel Is Negotiating A Presidential Debate. It Makes Sense

5:56pm May 27, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Just after Bernie Sanders thanked Kimmel for possibly securing the debate last night, Kimmel made a Batman vs. Superman joke about Democratic superdelegates.

Taylor Swift, a pop star who is extraordinary for reasons entirely unrelated to white nationalism.

Taylor Swift, Aryan Goddess?

3:19pm May 27, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Haters (of a multicultural society) gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. Meanwhile, Swift will continue to bask in her utterly unremarkable whiteness.