Politics

Former Trump U students describe lofty promises, paltry results

By PBS News Hour

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump often touts his business record as a presidential qualification. But one of the real estate mogul’s ventures has come under harsh scrutiny recently, as former participants in his Trump University online education company have…

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News Wrap: Special forces capture Islamic State chemical weapons chief

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S. special forces captured the Islamic State group’s chemical weapons chief in a raid in northern Iraq last month, while recent follow-up airstrikes destroyed IS chemical facilities. Also, U.S. and Somali forces are reported to…

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Canadian whiskey on menu for White House state dinner

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Vivid greens and whites chosen to evoke the coming of spring will welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a White House state dinner in his honor Thursday, the first one in nearly 20 years to celebrate U.S.-Canada…

Do Trump products really thrive?

By Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press

Whether or not you can buy Donald Trump's steaks, and whether or not he wins the Republican presidential nomination, one thing is for sure: Trump the Brand is alive and well.

Trump received tax credit for middle class taxpayers

By Jeff Horwitz, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In three consecutive years, Donald Trump has received a property tax credit for people with incomes of less $500,000.

GOP sues State Department over access to Clinton emails

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee has filed two lawsuits in an effort to force the State Department release records related to Hillary Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State.

Trump's rivals left with few chances to stop his momentum

By Julie Pace and David Eggert, Associated Press

Donald Trump's easy victories in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii left his rivals with shrinking opportunities to slow his momentum in the primaries.

After another setback, Rubio sees salvation in Florida

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

FISH HAWK, Fla. — Coming off what may be his worst night of the primary season, Marco Rubio's make-or-break moment has arrived.

Kasich must win Ohio next week to keep his campaign alive

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Yet to win a state and far behind in the delegate count, John Kasich turns to Ohio hoping high approval ratings and a robust get-out-the-vote operation will deliver him a victory in his home state next Tuesday.

Donald Trump wins Republican caucuses in Hawaii

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has won the Republican presidential caucuses in Hawaii, adding to his victories earlier Tuesday in Michigan and Mississippi.