Mar 31 U.S., China to join Paris climate deal this year By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The United States and China will sign the global climate agreement next month and intend to start putting it in place later this year, the White House said Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 31 Sanders aims for big fundraising haul in March By Ken Thomas, Associated Press NEW YORK — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders raised more than $39.7 million in March and is aiming to surpass $43.5 million for the month, his campaign said Thursday as both he and rival Hillary Clinton face monthly fundraising deadlines. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 3:45 Trump touts voter appeal while Kasich doubts any GOP candidate will get enough delegates By PBS News Hour A day after Republican presidential candidates took back their pledges at a CNN town hall to support the nominee, Donald Trump seemed to warn party leaders not to block his nomination. Meanwhile Sen. Ted Cruz campaigned in Madison for a… Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Newark to reform policing under DOJ agreement By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the city of Newark, New Jersey, agreed to reform the way its police officers treat minorities under a settlement with the Justice Department. Also, President Obama commuted prison sentences for 61 drug offenders. Continue watching
Mar 30 Watch 11:33 How Donald Trump turned media spectacle into campaign wins By PBS News Hour Donald Trump, front-runner for the GOP nomination, has been able to turn celebrity and controversy into nearly $2 billion in free media attention this election cycle. What’s driving his appeal and how has the electorate changed? Gwen Ifill talks to… Continue watching
Mar 30 Updated: Trump backs off statement on abortion punishment By Todd Richmond, Associated Press Donald Trump is walking back his statement earlier Wednesday that women should be punished for seeking abortions if they're ever banned. Continue reading
Mar 30 Cruz declares 'celebration of women' at Wisconsin forum By Scott Bauer, Associated Press MADISON, Wis. — Ted Cruz surrounded himself with women — including his mother and wife — at a campaign stop in Wisconsin Wednesday, where he tried to show a softer side to further contrast himself with his brash Republican rival… Continue reading
Mar 30 Clinton faces April tests in Wisconsin, New York By Ken Thomas and Bryna Godar, Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Hillary Clinton's campaign aims to effectively end the Democratic primaries against Bernie Sanders by early May. But first she needs to navigate tricky contests in Wisconsin and her home state of New York. Continue reading
Mar 30 Presidential campaign roils Obama's free-trade plans By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agree on almost nothing. Except for their dislike of a sweeping agreement that would erase most tariffs and other trade barriers among the United States and 11 other nations. Continue reading
Mar 30 Teen groped and pepper-sprayed outside Trump rally in Wisconsin, police say By Associated Press JANESVILLE, Wis. — Police are looking for a man who pepper-sprayed a 15-year-old girl as opponents and supporters of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump clashed outside a Wisconsin rally. Continue reading