Trump reaches the magic number to clinch nomination  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president Thursday, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and set the stage for a bitter fall campaign.

Vince Foster was my brother.  Donald Trump should be ashamed.  —  The writer served on the Federal Trade Commission from 1997 to 2003.  —  It is beyond contempt that a politician would use a family tragedy to further his candidacy, but such is the character of Donald Trump displayed in his recent comments to The Washington Post.

The Racist Side of Bernie Sanders Supporters  —  More proof that “progressive” isn't a synonym for “tolerant.”  —  For decades, one narrative has dominated American politics: That while white liberal Democrats may not be perfect, they are far more trustworthy and far less scary when it comes to race than conservative Republicans.

Sanders camp: Discussions underway for Trump debate  —  's campaign manager says “back-channel conversations” are underway with Donald Trump  —  's staff about setting up a bipartisan debate between the two presidential candidates.  —  “I think it would benefit voters from across the country …

The superbug that doctors have been dreading just reached the U.S.  —  For the first time, researchers have found a person in the United States carrying bacteria resistant to antibiotics of last resort, an alarming development that the top U.S. public health official says could mean “the end of the road” for antibiotics.

Dem Rep. Calls Out Anti-Trans Witness: ‘You Are An Ignorant Bigot!’  (VIDEO)  —  During a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) railed against a witness who testified against the Obama administration's recent guidance for schools on how to accommodate transgender students.

Baylor University Board of Regents announces leadership changes and extensive corrective actions following findings of external investigation  —  Board of Regents apologizes to Baylor Nation; Dr. David Garland named interim University President; Ken Starr transitions to role of Chancellor …

Rubio faces pressure to run for reelection as GOP fears grow over his Senate seat  —  Miami's Cubans discuss Sen. Marco Rubio  —  (CNN)Top Republicans are becoming nervous that they may lose Marco Rubio's Senate seat and their tenuous majority in the chamber — and now many want the Florida senator …

LGBT fight dooms spending bill on House floor  —  An energy and water spending bill failed on the House floor Thursday after a Democratic amendment to ensure protections for the LGBT community was included in the legislation, a continuation of a fight that could endanger the rest of the appropriations process this session.

Obama's Fancy New Mansion Is Located 1,000 Feet From The Islamic Center Of Washington DC  —  The mammoth, multi-million-dollar mansion where President Barack Obama and his family will reportedly live after the first family exits the White House is located 1,096 feet from the Islamic Center of Washington …

Clinton, Sanders in Close RaceEach Leads Trump in Fall Matchup  —  Harris, Sanchez Lead Senate Contest, With Nearly A Third Of Likely Voters Undecided  —  Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a tight race in the Democratic presidential primary, while Donald Trump has the support of most Republican primary likely voters.

Trump: Elizabeth Warren Is An ‘Ineffective’ Woman With A ‘Big Mouth’  —  Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump again continued his attacks against Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), questioning her Native American heritage and saying that she was a woman who was ineffective and “only has a big mouth.”

Breaking News  —  Fox, CNN, CNBC and MSNBC all featured this shot of an empty podium waiting for a Donald Trump press conference this afternoon.  —  Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton was in Las Vegas discussing her plans to raise incomes for working families.

RNC nabs Journey for post-convention blowout  —  The Republican National Committee has dedicated hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring the band Journey to Cleveland for a post-convention bash.  —  One source familiar with the details of the event said that the total cost of booking Journey is about $750,000.