Politics

#GirlIGuessImWithHer: Disappointed voters show reluctant support for Clinton

By Kenya Downs

One Twitter, would-be voters are showing reluctant support for Hillary Clinton using #GirlIGuessImWithHer.

Twitter chat: What's the status of transgender rights in the U.S.?

By Corinne Segal

In our next #NewsHourChats, we'll discuss the state of rights for the transgender community in the U.S. Join us on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT.

How Clinton learned from the missteps of her failed 2008 run

By Lisa Lerer and Julie Pace, Associated Press

In many ways, Clinton’s 2016 success was a redemption story, the tale of how a flawed candidate overcame some of her failings.

Ryan cracks down on floor votes after LGBT rights debate scuttled energy bill

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

The move means Ryan is reneging on a promise to protect the rights of lawmakers to take on a wide range of issue when the House debates annual spending bills.

The Trump-Clinton matchup begins

By Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush

The 2016 primary season spanned 14 long months and more than 5,000 miles, with rallies from Puerto Rico to California. But last night the two presumptive nominees stood just 40 miles apart: Trump at his golf course in suburban Westchester…

Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California

By Associated Press

Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic presidential primary in California, delivering a devastating blow to rival Bernie Sanders.

Trump to worried GOP leaders: 'I will never, ever let you down'

By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Bykowicz, Associated Press

Donald Trump labored to convince fellow Republicans that he can broaden his appeal and move beyond controversy, tamping down his divisive remarks in a noticeably muted speech after his final presidential primary wins.

Modi says India, U.S. have overcome 'the hesitations of history'

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a joint meeting of Congress today after years of being shunned in Washington over religious violence in his home state.

Clinton, Trump sharpen contrasts for matchup, and other final Super Tuesday takeaways

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations and are turning their political guns on each other.

Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary

By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party.