Donald Trump

#TBT: For Trump And Romney, What Happened In Vegas, Stayed In Vegas

9:03am August 27, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Way back in 2012, Donald Trump and Mitt Romney were pals. Romney had Trump's endorsement. But now, to Trump, Romney "choked." And Trump is vowing not to "fail" like he did.

A security guard for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump removes Univision anchor Jorge Ramos from a news conference on Tuesday in Iowa.

Politics & Government

Univision's Jorge Ramos: Journalists Must 'Denounce' Trump's 'Dangerous Words'

3:52pm August 26, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The anchor of Univision's nightly news was thrown out of a press conference by GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. Ramos said he was just doing his job — asking questions of the powerful.

Donald Trump and Fox News are at odds again, after the Republican presidential candidate criticized host Megyn Kelly. "Donald Trump rarely apologizes, although in this case, he should," Fox chief Roger Ailes said.

Trump Angers Ailes With New Tweets Attacking Megyn Kelly

4:30pm August 25, 2015

by Bill Chappell

"I liked The Kelly File much better without" Megyn Kelly on it, Trump said in one tweet. "Perhaps she could take another eleven day unscheduled vacation!"

Donald Trump wears what's become a campaign signature: his

How Realistic Is Donald Trump's Immigration Plan?

2:39pm August 24, 2015

by John Burnett

Donald Trump had lacked for policy specifics until he came out with his very specific, hard-line immigration plan. But some of those in the trenches of immigration reform say it's dead on arrival.

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Tracing The Shifting Meaning Of 'Alien'

10:49am August 23, 2015

by Adrian Florido

Many immigration rights activists cringe at the term "alien." But decades ago, that word was embraced as a humane alternative to terms like "undesirable" and even "wetback."

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Jeb Bush listens during the first Republican presidential debate in Cleveland.

Jeb Bush Is Suddenly Attacking Trump. Here's Why That Matters

7:54pm August 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Facing a drop in polls and on the defensive, the former Florida governor is trying to find his swagger by attacking Trump. But it's an uncomfortable position for the nonconfrontational Bush.

A woman holds signs depicting the head of Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump as she waits to enter the auditorium to hear him speak on Wednesday in Derry, N.H.

Why Trump Is Here To Stay — At Least For A While

12:06pm August 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Who is the Trump coalition? Working-class white men and core Republicans find his straightforward style and nonpolitician approach refreshing. That means he could have staying power in this race.

Donald Trump continues to lead in the polls and on Sunday released his first policy position â a conservative proposal on immigration.

What's In Donald Trump's Immigration Plan And How It Could Affect The GOP

8:57am August 18, 2015

by Asma Khalid

Donald Trump made headlines with his comments deriding some Mexican immigrants as "rapists." His first detailed policy proposal (on immigration) would build a wall and end birthright citizenship.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has gotten some of the biggest and most devoted crowds of the 2016 presidential race, including in Portland, Ore., this month, where he drew more than 19,000.

Bernie Sanders And The Size And Wisdom Of Crowds

8:38am August 18, 2015

by Ron Elving

The wisdom of the crowd is at the heart of the democratic ideal. Someone is saying something others want to hear. But if you've looked at crowds from both sides, you know they can also be misleading.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media Aug. 6 in the spin room after the first Republican presidential debate, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

Donald Trump's Policy Positions Lack Specifics ... So Far

4:01pm August 13, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The billionaire businessman and GOP presidential front-runner wants to "Make America Great Again!" But much of how he plans to do that is still a mystery.