Politics

Cruz bashes Trump, saying he's neutral on Israel

By Associated Press

On the heels of Donald Trump's speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, his political rival Ted Cruz began by calling Trump out on a reference to "Palestine" in his speech.

PBS NewsHour full episode March 21, 2016

By PBS News Hour

Monday on the NewsHour, President Obama meets with Cuban President Raul Castro in a historic trip to the communist island. Also: What Obama’s visit means for Cuba-U.S. relations, Donald Trump meets with GOP lawmakers behind closed doors, Colombia’s FARC rebels…

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Trump calls Iran 'biggest sponsor of terrorism' in AIPAC speech

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is focusing on Iran as he delivers a highly-anticipated foreign policy speech in Washington.

Trump supporter arrested for punching protester at Tucson rally is an Air Force member

By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. — A man captured on video kicking and punching an anti-Donald Trump protester at the presidential candidate's rally in Tucson on Saturday is a member of the Air Force.

Kasich tells AIPAC he's best qualified to lead

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is stressing his experience as he speaks in front of a major Israel lobby and taking subtle shots at rival Donald Trump.

Sanders wins Democrats Abroad global primary

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders scored a big win Monday in the Democrats Abroad global primary.

Trump's wall plan draws mixed reactions on the border

By Astrid Galvan and Brian Skoloff, Associated Press

NOGALES, Ariz. — Donald Trump's ambitious plan to build a giant wall on the border hits close to home for people like Berenice Andrews.

Elizabeth Warren labels Trump a 'loser,' but also a threat

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren labeled Donald Trump a loser, a bully and a threat on Monday, continuing a fierce war of words between the liberal icon and the front-running Republican presidential candidate that has played out on social media…

U.S. Marines deploy to northern Iraq to provide protection

By Robert Burns, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. has set up a small Marine artillery outpost in northern Iraq to protect a nearby Iraqi military base where U.S. advisers are helping Iraqi combat troops plan and prepare for a counteroffensive in Mosul, a U.S.

Clinton attacks Trump's qualifications in AIPAC address

By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton previewed an early line of Democratic attack against Donald Trump on Monday, casting the GOP front-runner as unqualified to handle heated international conflicts as commander in chief in a speech before a prominent pro-Israel advocacy organization.