Jun 08 Clinton, Trump sharpen contrasts for matchup, and other final Super Tuesday takeaways By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Donald Trump claimed their parties' presidential nominations and are turning their political guns on each other. Continue reading
Jun 08 Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary By Kathleen Hennessey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press NEW YORK — Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Continue reading
Jun 07 Clinton commemorates historic milestone with free magnets By Associated Press “We made history tonight,” Clinton said in one Tweet, promoting a free magnet bearing her image which reads, “June 7, 2016: History made.”… Continue reading
Jun 07 Sanders ‘disappointed’ and ‘upset’ at news of Clinton’s win By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Bernie Sanders said he was "really disappointed" and "upset" that The Associated Press declared rival Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee on the eve of primary elections in six states. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 9:20 AP calls Clinton the Democratic nominee, while Trump remarks about judge alienate GOP By PBS News Hour The AP has declared Hillary Clinton the presumptive Democratic nominee, a conclusion that was reaffirmed when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed her -- although Sen. Bernie Sanders is still hoping for an upset in California. Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces… Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch Mitch McConnell talks ‘outrageous’ Trump comments and overcoming polio By PBS News Hour Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the national face of the GOP. With five terms under his belt, McConnell is also the longest-serving senator in Kentucky history; his extended and colorful career takes center stage in his recently published memoir,… Continue watching
Jun 07 Trump wins GOP California primary By Julie Pace and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Already the presumptive Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton sailed to victory in Tuesday’s primary in New Jersey, one of six states voting across the country. Donald Trump won Republican primaries in New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. Continue reading
Jun 07 GOP unite in denouncing Trump’s attacks on federal judge By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Leading Republicans united Tuesday in an extraordinary denunciation of Donald Trump's attacks on a federal judge. Continue reading
Jun 07 How does the AP count delegates to arrive at Clinton’s win? By Hope Yen, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Lifted by a big win in Puerto Rico and a burst of late support from Democratic superdelegates, Hillary Clinton has commitments from the number of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president. Continue reading
Jun 07 Pelosi endorses Clinton as California primary voting begins By Associated Press WASHINGTON — House minority leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Tuesday as her home state of California began presidential primary voting, ending months of artful fence-sitting during which Pelosi praised both Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders. Continue reading