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House Speaker Paul Ryan Says He's Not Backing Trump — Yet

6:39pm May 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Don't add House Speaker Paul Ryan to the list of Republicans who are backing de facto GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. "I think he has to do more to unify this party," Ryan said.

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Congressional Republicans Line Up Behind Trump

1:27pm May 05, 2016

by Susan Davis

With Donald Trump all but assured the GOP nomination, congressional Republicans are reluctantly ready to support him.

Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak at Trump Tower after his victory Tuesday night in the Indiana GOP primary.

Just How Ugly Will The General Election Be? Here's A Preview

10:38am May 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Hillary Clinton premiered an unsurprising line of attack against Donald Trump — digging up some choice words from his now-vanquished Republican rivals.

Will Donald Trump Get Back The $38 Million He Lent His Campaign?

8:30pm May 04, 2016

by Peter Overby

The campaign hasn't laid out clear plans for dealing with the loans. If Trump wants the money back, he will have to raise it from donors within 11 weeks — before this summer's convention.

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Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive to speak to supporters at Trump Tower in New York following his victory in Indiana Tuesday. Improbably, Trump is now assured of being the GOP nominee.

Trump In Triumph: The Man Who Wasn't Welcome In The Game Takes Home The Prize

5:07pm May 04, 2016

by Ron Elving

Trump's megawatt personality immediately became a magnet for viewers on TV, as did his browbeating battles with rivals and news moderators. Even without debates, Trump was seen everywhere on-screen.

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in Carmel, Ind., on Monday.

Kasich Dropping Out Of Presidential Race; Donald Trump Assured GOP Nomination

3:47pm May 04, 2016

The Ohio governor is suspending his presidential campaign, leaving Donald Trump as the last man standing. Kasich won one state — his home state — and trails far behind in the delegate count.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, suspends his presidential campaign as his wife, Heidi, looks on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, Ind.

Indiana Primaries: 5 Headlines That Tell Where Republicans And Democrats Stand

7:49am May 04, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Republican Ted Cruz has ended his candidacy, after Donald Trump won Indiana to all but clinch victory. Bernie Sanders also won, with 52 percent of the vote to Hillary Clinton's 47 percent.

Ted Cruz announced that he is dropping out of the presidential race.

Ted Cruz Ends Presidential Campaign After Indiana Loss

11:40pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"From the beginning I've said that I would continue on as long as there was a viable path to victory," Cruz told supporters. "Tonight I'm sorry to say it appears that path has been foreclosed."

Madonna Rea shakes hands with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders as he has breakfast at Peppy Grill on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

As Cruz Exits Race, Trump Cements His Spot As Likely GOP Nominee

11:01pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Ted Cruz ended his campaign after losing must-win Indiana. Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton, but she keeps a large lead in pledged Democratic delegates.

Republican Ted Cruz makes a campaign stop at the Bravo Cafe Monday in Osceola, Ind. The Hoosier State might be Cruz's last chance to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination.

4 Things To Watch In The Indiana Primary

6:08pm May 03, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

How much will Donald Trump pad his lead, and what will Ted Cruz do next? Even if Bernie Sanders wins, Hillary Clinton's lead is virtually insurmountable. And the GOP Senate primary is one to watch.