politics

6 ‘Trumpisms’ that would mean a political end for anyone but Trump

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

Donald Trump has turned the do's and don'ts of campaigns on their head, prospering with tactics that could sink anyone else.

U.S. coordinating response to migrant crisis

By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The State Department has set up a working group to help coordinate the U.S. response to Europe's migrant crisis.

Bernie Sanders: U.S. should be prepared to use military force

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said the United States should have the strongest military in the world and should be prepared to act when it or its allies are threatened or in response to genocide, in an interview that aired…

Support for Iran nuclear deal rises to 31 in Senate

By Associated Press

Oregon's Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley on Sunday became the 31st senator to announce support for the Iran nuclear deal, as momentum builds behind the agreement the Obama administration and other world powers negotiated with Tehran.

Walker: Building a wall along the Canadian border a ‘legitimate issue’

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said in an interview that aired Sunday that building a wall along the U.S.'s northern border with Canada is a legitimate issue that merits further review.

Trump will decide ‘very soon’ on third party bid

By Associated Press

Donald Trump says he's going to make a decision once and for all about whether he'll mount a third party bid if he loses the Republican nomination for president.

Experts say Republican candidates’ rhetoric on China overlooks reality

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Republican presidential candidates this week doled out tough talk on the U.S.'s economic relationship with China, but experts say the rhetoric doesn't align with the realities of ties with the country, even if it does make for nifty campaign soundbites.

Obama: U.S. relations with Israel will improve with Iran deal in place

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

President Barack Obama is comparing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the Iranian nuclear deal to a family feud and says he expects quick improvements in ties between the longtime allies once the accord is implemented.

A summer of political wins propels Obama to a busy fall

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

After a string of sunny seasons gripped by controversy, crises and plummeting popularity, the summer of 2015 has been among the most productive stretches of Obama's presidency.

In New Hampshire, ‘super volunteers’ keep first-in-the-nation primary alive

By Associated Press

A cadre of political volunteers across New Hampshire who contribute relentless effort toward a campaign are keeping the contest's grassroots nature alive.