Mar 15 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Obama critiques 'vulgar' campaign rhetoric, bans Atlantic drilling By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the language and violence surrounding the 2016 presidential race drew sharp criticism from both parties, with President Obama publicly decrying the race’s “vulgar and divisive” rhetoric. Also, the Obama administration has banned oil drilling in… Continue watching
Mar 15 Rubio ends White House quest after humiliating Florida loss By Sergio Bustos, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio dropped out of the race for president on Tuesday, ending his White House bid after a humbling loss in his home state to Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 53:57 PBS NewsHour full episode March 15, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, a new round of primary voting is likely to breathe new life into failing campaigns or push frontrunners past challengers. Also: Why one Tar Heel family is backing Trump, drastic changes mark the fifth anniversary of… Continue watching
Mar 15 Clinton sweeps Ohio, Florida; Trump, Kasich split; Rubio out By Julie Pace and Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press CLEVELAND — Hillary Clinton triumphed Tuesday in the Florida, Ohio, North Carolina and Illinois presidential primaries, putting her in a commanding position to become the first woman in U.S. history to win a major-party nomination. Donald Trump strengthened his hand… Continue reading
Mar 15 All in for Trump: inside a North Carolina military family's GOP politics By Elizabeth Summers He’s attacked veterans and women, characterized Mexican immigrants as rapists and drug traffickers, and voiced his desire to punch a protester in the face. And yet, Donald Trump continues to dominate the GOP presidential race, even bringing scores of new… Continue reading
Mar 15 Viewer's guide to Super Tuesday Part Deux By Nancy Benac, Associated Press Five more states chime in to the rambunctious campaign 2016 conversation on Tuesday, and no one's listening with greater interest than Marco Rubio and John Kasich, both of them desperate to win their home states and avoid being flattened by… Continue reading
Mar 15 GOP files more lawsuits seeking Hillary Clinton records By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party filed a flurry of new lawsuits this week seeking reams of government documents related to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state. Continue reading
Mar 15 'Hamilton' creator Miranda asks Congress to help Puerto Rico By Associated Press Alexander Hamilton -- actually Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the show "Hamilton" and plays Hamilton — told reporters on Capitol Hill Tuesday that lawmakers must pass legislation that would let the U.S. territory restructure its $72 billion debt. Continue reading
Mar 15 In reversal, Obama admin to block oil drilling in Atlantic By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a major reversal, the Obama administration said Tuesday it will not allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading
Mar 15 Trump gets huge win in Northern Mariana Islands GOP caucus By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has posted a big win in the GOP caucus on the Northern Mariana Islands. Continue reading