elections

GOP Leaders Urge Donald Trump To Back Off Criticism Of Federal Judge

4:41pm June 07, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump shows no sign of backing off his racially charged criticism of a federal judge, even as he comes under increasing pressure from leaders in the Republican Party.

Democrats Await Results In Tuesday's Primaries

4:41pm June 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are awaiting results from Tuesday's primaries, especially the big prize of California. Clinton has already secured enough delegates to become the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Democratic Delegate Math: How Hillary Clinton Clinched The Nomination

4:41pm June 07, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Hillary Clinton has already clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, regardless of whether she wins or loses any primaries on Tuesday night. She reached the threshold with a combination of pledged and superdelegates.

'This Is A Big Deal': Sen. Amy Klobuchar On Hillary Clinton

4:41pm June 07, 2016

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, about where Hillary Clinton goes with her presidential campaign now that she has secured enough delegate support for the Democratic nomination.

Hillary Clinton speaks to voters during a rally in El Centro, Calif., Thursday. She is on the precipice of becoming the Democratic nominee for president.

Clinton Has Enough Delegates To Claim Democratic Nomination

1:58pm June 07, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Clinton is the first woman ever to head a major-party ticket in this country. She now has the 2,383 delegate commitments necessary to become the presumptive nominee, according to The Associated Press.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., speaks during an appearance in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

Ryan: Trump's Criticism Of Judge 'Textbook Definition Of A Racist Comment'

12:49pm June 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is unlikely to change course, according to a senior campaign source. The presumptive GOP nominee urged allies to keep pressure on Gonzalo Curiel and the press in a conference call Monday.

Downballot Races To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries

11:11am June 07, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Two California Democrats could advance to the Senate general election. And in a North Carolina race that pits conservatives against the GOP establishment, the first GOP incumbent of 2016 may lose.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks to supporters at his final rally ahead of the California primary at Crissy Field in San Francisco on Monday.

At San Francisco Rally, Bernie Sanders Supporters Begin To See Different Future

10:57am June 07, 2016

by Sam Sanders

Bernie Sanders didn't acknowledge that The Associated Press declared Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. But some of his supporters did.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks to the media during a press conference Monday in California.

Don't Expect Sanders To Drop Out Tuesday. Clinton Didn't Either Right Away In 2008

10:33am June 07, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Eight years ago, on the night Barack Obama was declared the "presumptive nominee," Hillary Clinton held out. But four days later, she conceded. Will Bernie Sanders come around to the same reality?

Saying she didn't want to take any votes for granted, Hillary Clinton largely eschewed big rallies to hold small events like this one at Yale Child Study Center to help her connect one-on-one with voters.

Politics & Government

How Hillary Clinton Locked Up The Democratic Nomination In 10 Steps

8:50am June 07, 2016

by Tamara Keith

It wasn't easy for Clinton to clinch the nomination — she got there by applying lessons from her failed 2008 bid and forming strong alliances with Democrats, President Obama and voters of color.