Politics Apr 15 Former 'Apprentice' contestants denounce Trump. He calls them 'failing wannabes' NEW YORK — A winner of "The Apprentice" and three other former contestants on Donald Trump's reality show denounced the Republican front-runner's presidential campaign as racist and divisive on Friday.
Politics Apr 14 Cruz supports N.C. LGBT bathroom restrictions WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says he supports the ability of North Carolina lawmakers to pass a law restricting bathroom access for gay and transgender people.
Politics Apr 10 'No more political correctness' for Trump supporters Donald Trump's inflammatory statements about Mexican immigrants, Muslim refugees and women who get abortions may eventually be his campaign's undoing, some analysts say. But don't tell that to the many supporters such as Titus Kottke, attracted to the Republican front-runner…
Politics Apr 09 Has Trump's campaign hit a wall after loss in Wisconsin? Trump still holds a solid lead in the race, but the stinging defeat was evidence that Trump’s unorthodox campaign — run by largely inexperienced operatives and fueled by the candidate’s sheer force of personality — had hit a wall.
Politics Apr 08 House Speaker Paul Ryan gets Republican challenger MADISON, Wis. -- House Speaker Paul Ryan is being challenged in the Republican primary by a Wisconsin businessman who says he once volunteered for the congressman but now feels betrayed.
World Apr 06 Obama commits U.S. support in call with new Myanmar president WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is telling Myanmar's new president that his election marks a "historic step forward" for democracy in Myanmar.
Politics Apr 05 Wisconsin primary turnout projected highest since 1980 Wisconsin is projected to have its highest turnout in a presidential primary since 1980, but that hasn't translated into problems at the polls.
Politics Apr 05 Obama praises Treasury steps to deter tax inversions WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will speak from the White House about new rules aimed at deterring "tax inversions."…
Politics Apr 03 Clinton plays up Democratic bona fides ahead of Wisconsin vote Hillary Clinton is looking to draw a contrast with Bernie Sanders by emphasizing her Democratic bona fides ahead of the Wisconsin presidential primary on Tuesday. It's a swipe at Sanders, a longtime independent senator from Vermont who is expected to…
World Apr 02 Obama says U.S. drone strikes killed civilians 'that shouldn't have been' When President Barack Obama was asked at a news conference about an increase in the number of people targeted in drone strikes against extremists in Libya, Syria, Somalia and elsewhere, he acknowledged civilian deaths.