Paul Ryan: Donald Trump can help make reality of bold House policy agenda  —  When Donald Trump became the Republican Party's presumptive nominee for president one month ago, many Republicans like me faced a big question.  —  Six months earlier, in October, as I was taking the job as House speaker …

Ugly, bloody scenes in San Jose as protesters attack Trump supporters outside rally  —  SAN JOSE, Calif. —Protests outside a Donald Trump rally in downtown San Jose spun out of control Thursday night when some demonstrators attacked the candidate's supporters.

Donald Trump Keeps Up Attacks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel  —  The Republican's charge of a ‘conflict’ in case over his university draws criticism from some legal observers  —  Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his attacks on the federal judge presiding over civil fraud lawsuits against Trump University …

Sanders jabs at Clinton's foreign policy credentials following speech  —  's foreign policy credentials on Thursday in the wake of her speech attacking Donald Trump  —  's proposals.  —  “I agree with Secretary Clinton that Donald Trump's foreign policy ideas are incredibly reckless and irresponsible,” Sanders said in a statement.

Trump shifts tactics to woo Martinez endorsement  —  In a stunning reversal of rhetoric and tone, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday said he respects New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and wants her endorsement.  Trump's comments in a phone interview with The New Mexican came …

Two more Soldiers found from overturned vehicle off of East Range Road  —  FORT HOOD, Texas - Two more Soldiers were found and confirmed deceased at Fort Hood after their military vehicle overturned on Fort Hood June 2.  This brings the total deceased to five Soldiers.

Analysis Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton in a tight race in California as the campaign batters her popularity  —  California's primary outcome remains difficult to predict, precisely because of the untested nature of Bernie Sanders¿ following.  (Noah Berger (left) / John Locher / Associated Press)

De Blasio Defends Fund-Raising and Stokes Feud With Cuomo  —  He played the role of press analyst and critic, offering clipped replies and a knowing smirk in response to questions about politics, motivation and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.  —  For a combative but contained 17 minutes …

Jake Tapper goes off on State Dept. over edited video  —  CNN's Jake Tapper slammed the State Department on Thursday after it admitted that a video of a 2013 press briefing was intentionally edited to remove part of a conversation about the Iran nuclear deal.

Police: Woman in Burka attacks Lawrenceville family with American flag  —  LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A family in Lawrenceville said they were attacked by a total stranger just because they were flying an American Flag.  —  Amina Ahra, 30, was arrested on two counts of simple battery after being accused …

EXCLUSIVE: Staten Island teen dies from asthma fleeing racist crew waving gun; 'I'm gonna shoot you, n—  !'  —  Dayshen McKenzie died while running for his life.  —  The black Staten Island teen, fleeing what witnesses described as a mostly white crew shouting racial epithets and waving a gun …

Trump Could Threaten U.S. Rule of Law, Scholars Say  —  WASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump's blustery attacks on the press, complaints about the judicial system and bold claims of presidential power collectively sketch out a constitutional worldview that shows contempt for the First Amendment …

Democrats weigh how to nudge Sanders out  —  Bernie or bust: a revolution in Philadelphia  — Democratic leaders are trying to avoid a combative convention with Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton  —  Washington (CNN)Democrats in Washington have begun discussing how to encourage …

How an Outsider President Killed a Party  —  It was summer, and a major U.S. political party had just chosen an inexperienced, unqualified, loutish, wealthy outsider with ambiguous party loyalties to be its presidential nominee.  Some party luminaries thought he would help them win the general election.

Party leads to alleged sexual assault  —  SHEBOYGAN - A 19-year-old Grafton man is facing first degree sexual assault charges after drinking at a party and allegedly threatening to cut a woman if she didn't have sex with him.  —  Anthony J. Zingale, who was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon …

Gun-documentary director shows no remorse for deceptive, demeaning edit  —  Katie Couric, the executive producer and narrator of the Epix-distributed documentary “Under the Gun,” has apologized for a deliberate and deceptive edit that makes a group of gun rights advocates look like dumbfounded dolts.