Apr 28 Sanders campaign to lay off hundreds of staffers By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign said Wednesday it plans to lay off hundreds of field staffers and other aides, even as the Democratic candidate promises to stay in the race until the Philadelphia convention. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:27 Race shifts toward conventions with Clinton, Trump leading By PBS News Hour Sweeping wins across the Northeast by front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have helped shift the primary race, going into its last leg. Reid Wilson of Morning Consult and Susan Page of USA Today join Judy Woodruff to discuss what… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 11:04 Analyzing Trump’s tough-talking foreign policy speech By PBS News Hour GOP front-runner Donald Trump articulated his foreign policy approach Wednesday morning, promising to always put American interests and security first. For two perspectives on Trump’s speech, Judy Woodruff talks with Trump foreign policy advisor Walid Phares and former State Department… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 2:20 Trump shares worldview as Cruz rolls out running mate By PBS News Hour Donald Trump talked foreign policy in a speech in Washington, a day after sweeping all five Northeast primaries and going after Hillary Clinton for "playing the woman card." Rival Sen. Ted Cruz meanwhile vowed to fight on, with a big… Continue watching
Apr 27 Ted Cruz taps Carly Fiorina to serve as running mate By Scott Bauer and Steve Peoples, Associated Press In need of momentum after a five-state shutout, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday tapped former technology executive Carly Fiorina — a woman who he said has repeatedly "shattered glass ceilings" — to serve as his running mate. Continue reading
Apr 27 Trump vows to put ‘America first’ in foreign policy By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a rare formal policy speech, Republican front-runner Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to put American security "above all else" if elected president, warning allies they would be left to defend themselves if they don't "pay their fair share."… Continue reading
Apr 26 Clinton could lose every remaining contest and still win the nomination By Catherine Lucey and Lisa Lerer, Associated Press Sanders is not committing to easing Clinton's path. Senior adviser Tad Devine said that campaign would "wait and see what the numbers are" Tuesday before making any decisions about strategy going forward. Continue reading
Apr 26 Donald Trump sweeps the Northeast primaries, winning 5 states Trump remains the only Republican who has a shot at reaching the 1,237 delegate majority needed to clinch the nomination before the convention. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 9:11 Will Northeast primaries help front-runners close the door on competitors? By PBS News Hour Five Northeastern states go to cast their primary ballots on Tuesday. While front-runners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hope to run up big margins and big delegate wins, Sen. Bernie Sanders insisted he would continue campaigning no matter the night’s… Continue watching
Apr 26 Trump routs rivals in Northeast; Clinton carries 4 states By Julie Pace and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — In a front-runner's rout, Republican Donald Trump roared to victory Tuesday in five contests across the Northeast and confidently declared himself the GOP's "presumptive nominee." Hillary Clinton was dominant in four Democratic races and now is 90 percent… Continue reading