elections

Speaker Paul Ryan Calls Donald Trump Meeting 'Encouraging'

5:28pm May 12, 2016

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Paul Ryan met with the de facto nominee of the Republican Party Donald Trump Thursday and called the conversation encouraging and a good first step, while acknowledging that the two have legitimate policy differences.

Protesters Surround RNC Headquarters Amid Trump Meetings

5:15pm May 12, 2016

Colorful protests surrounded Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., Thursday morning as Donald Trump met with House Speaker Paul Ryan and other officials inside.

Trump And Ryan Call Meeting A 'Very Positive Step Toward Unification' Of GOP

2:38pm May 12, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In a joint statement after their meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters, the two stressed that the party must unite to defeat likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton this fall.

Politics & Government

In The Name Of Party Unity, Trump Meets With Ryan, Other GOP Leaders

10:36am May 12, 2016

by Susan Davis

It is Donald Trump's first visit to Washington, D.C., since he locked up the Republican presidential nomination earlier this month.

House Speaker Paul Ryan To Meet With Donald Trump In Attempt To Mend Ties

5:57am May 12, 2016

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Paul Ryan says he is unable, right now, to support the Republican Party's de facto nominee Donald Trump. This has put him in direct conflict with some members of the congressional GOP who do support Trump. Ryan and Trump will meet Thursday and attempt to mend fences.

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Mitt Romney, former 2012 Republican presidential nominee, says Donald Trump must make his tax returns public.

Mitt Romney: Trump's Decision To Not Release Tax Returns Is 'Disqualifying'

6:20pm May 11, 2016

by Brett Neely

"There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns: There is a bombshell in them," Romney said.

FBI Director Says He Feels The 'Pressure' On Clinton Email Investigation

5:06pm May 11, 2016

by Brian Naylor

James Comey says he is closely watching the bureau's investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails "to make sure it's being done well."

Donald Trump Sets Vice Presidential Search In Motion

4:28pm May 11, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Donald Trump has a vice presidential search in full motion, and the names being discussed reveal some weaknesses the apparent GOP nominee is looking to shore up on his ticket.

Presidential Candidates Confront Obstacles To Opioid Addiction Treatment

4:28pm May 11, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Presidential candidates have been confronted by voters over the crisis of opioid abuse and heroin addiction. One major problem is accessing treatment when someone who needs it is ready to receive it.

A 3-year-old presents her artwork to Hillary Clinton at Lee Highway KinderCare in Fairfax, Va.

Fact Check: Did Hillary Clinton Introduce A New Approach To Early Education?

8:14pm May 10, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

The HIPPY program, based on home visits, teaches parents to be their children's first teachers.