Let Me Ask America a Question  —  How has the ‘system’ been working out for you and your family?  No wonder voters demand change.  —  On Saturday, April 9, Colorado had an “election” without voters.  Delegates were chosen on behalf of a presidential nominee, yet the people of Colorado …

The Pastrami Principle  —  A couple of months ago, Jeb Bush (remember him?) posted a photo of his monogrammed handgun to Twitter, with the caption “America.”  Bill de Blasio, New York's mayor, responded with a picture of an immense pastrami sandwich, also captioned “America.”  Advantage de Blasio, if you ask me.

The Post endorses Donald Trump  —  Donald Trump is a rookie candidate — a potential superstar of vast promise, but making rookie mistakes.  The nominee Republicans need for the fall campaign is often hard to make out amid his improvisations and too-harsh replies to his critics.  —  New Yorkers vote Tuesday.

This is the worst argument about the national debt you'll ever find  —  The United States government has $13 trillion in debt, and I feel fine.  —  You should too.  That's because, despite what Jim Grant tells us on the cover of Time magazine, this doesn't mean that every man, woman, and child has to pay $42,998.12 themselves.

Cruz has phone call with ‘Trump’ on Jimmy Fallon  —  During a Thursday night appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz  —  discussed the election with GOP front-runner Donald Trump  —  , or at least the host's best impression of him.

The Single Most Important Thing That Hillary Clinton Did Not Say Last Night  —  Hillary Clinton doesn't want you to know who she would name to the Supreme Court.  —  Late in Thursday night's debate between Clinton and her Democratic rival, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Clinton was asked if she would ask …

Obama to Help Push for Open Market for Cable Set-Top Boxes  —  WASHINGTON — President Obama will announce on Friday his support for opening the market for cable set-top boxes, singling out the devices in millions of homes as a clunky and outdated symbol of corporate power over consumers …

Here's What Happened When A Group Of Scientists Went To Confront Their Congressional Tormentors  —  It turns out their “wasteful” research serves a purpose.  —  The worlds of science and politics came together twice on Wednesday afternoon, and the collisions couldn't have been more diametrically at odds.

Merkel Allows Prosecution of German Comedian Over Erdogan Satire  —  German satirist read lewd poem lampooning Turkish president  —  Case comes as Merkel relies on Erdogan to hold to refugee deal  —  Chancellor Angela Merkel's government granted Turkey's request to prosecute a German satirist …

Czech Republic poised to change name to ‘Czechia’  —  The Czech Republic is poised to change its name to “Czechia” to make it easier for companies and sports teams to use it on products and clothing.  —  The country will retain its full name but Czechia will become the official short geographic name …

Gay waitress says Bible verse left in lieu of tip  —  A Charlotte waitress says she was infuriated and hurt when a group of ladies left a message for her on their bill - taking aim at her sexuality.  —  Alexandra Judd works at Zada Janes in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood area.

My Night at the Playboy Mansion With Donald Trump  —  The last time I saw Donald Trump, he was screaming at me on stage at the Hollywood Bowl.  —  In 2006, I was a contestant on Season 6 of The Apprentice, the NBC show in which 18 contestants competed for a managerial job working for Donald Trump, the program's host.

Judge: Gun lawsuit from Sandy Hook families can move forward  —  A lawsuit against the manufacturer that made the rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings can move forward, a Connecticut judge ruled Thursday.  —  A state Superior Court judge refused to throw out the lawsuit …

Insurers warn losses from ObamaCare are unsustainable  —  Health insurance companies are amplifying their warnings about the financial sustainability of the ObamaCare marketplaces as they seek approval for premium increases next year.  —  Insurers say they are losing money on their ObamaCare plans …

Trump poised for New York landslide  —  Donald Trump is poised to win New York in a landslide on Tuesday but he could leave as many as two-dozen critical delegates on the table by failing to win an outright majority in every corner of the state, according to new congressional district-level polling provided to POLITICO.