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DONALD J. TRUMP STATEMENT REGARDING TRUMP UNIVERSITY — It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage. I am friends with and employ thousands of people of Mexican and Hispanic descent. The American justice system relies on fair and impartial judges.
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Paul Ryan rips Donald Trump remarks as ‘textbook definition of a racist comment’ — (CNN)House Speaker Paul Ryan ripped Donald Trump's recent remarks saying a judge presiding over a lawsuit involving his business was biased because of his Mexican heritage as “the textbook definition of a racist comment.”
Yoni Appelbaum / The Atlantic:
Live Coverage of the California and New Jersey Primaries … Breaking a day of silence—no press conferences, no television interviews, not even so much as a blustery tweet—Donald Trump this afternoon issued a statement. It began: … Fear not, gentle reader.
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
GOP senator: 'I can't see myself voting for Donald Trump' … (R-Ariz.) on Tuesday doubled down on his skepticism of Donald Trump — , saying he currently doesn't believe he'll support the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee in November. — “As of now, unless he changes significantly …
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Associated Press:
The Latest: Scott calls Trump's comments ‘racially toxic’ — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on campaign 2016 as California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota vote. (all times Eastern): — The only black Republican senator says Donald Trump's comments …
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Lynn Sweet / Chicago Sun Times:
Sen. Mark Kirk withdraws support for Trump — WASHINGTON - Sen. Mark Kirk R-Ill., facing a big challenge from Rep. Tammy Duckworth D-Ill., said Tuesday he will not support presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump after earlier saying he will back him. — " I cannot and will not support …
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Ben Jacobs / Guardian:
Iowa state senator is first elected official to leave Republican party over Trump — David Johnson changes registration to No Party in response to Donald Trump accusing federal judge Gonzalo Curiel of bias based on his race — Iowa state senator David Johnson became the first elected official …
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Niels Lesniewski / Roll Call:
Rubio Says He Won't Speak on Trump's Behalf at GOP Convention — Florida senator says he would talk about own beliefs to Republican audience — McConnell to Trump: Don't Try to Fight Over the GOP Platform Chamber Backs Toomey With Cheesy Ad Would Rubio Be Pushing Zika Aid If He Were Still Running?
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Sean Sullivan / Washington Post:
Under heavy criticism, Trump says he won't talk about judge in Trump University case any longer
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Christie: Trump ‘not racist,’ has ‘right’ to express opinions on judge
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Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Trump Surrogate: Paul Ryan Is ‘Racist’ For Condemning Judge Attacks
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Susan Collins: “Very Difficult” To Back Trump After His Attack On Federal Judge
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Chuck Grassley: “I Disagree” With Trump's Attack On Federal Judge
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Brian Tashman / Right Wing Watch:
Pat Buchanan: Stop ‘The Lynching’ Of Donald Trump Over Racist Attack On Judge
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J.D. Durkin / Mediaite:
GOP Congressman Bizarrely Defends Trump: ‘You Could Easily Argue’ Obama Is Racist
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William Petroski / Des Moines Register:
Iowa GOP lawmaker dumps party to protest Trump
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New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Is Said to Plan Large Layoff From Campaign Staff — UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Senator Bernie Sanders plans to lay off at least half his campaign staff Wednesday as his battered presidential bid continues on despite Hillary Clinton's being declared the presumptive Democratic nominee …
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Paul Colford / The Definitive Source:
AP statement on Hillary Clinton — The Associated Press issued this statement on Monday evening from U.S. Political Editor David Scott on why Hillary Clinton is now being identified by AP as the “presumptive nominee” of the Democratic Party.
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Joe Perticone / Independent Journal Review:
Bernie Sanders Delegate Forced to Withdraw from Democratic National Convention Over Drug Charges
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The Intercept:
Perfect End to Democratic Primary: Anonymous Super-Delegates Declare Winner Through Media
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Andrew Prokop / Vox:
Primary elections 2016: today's results and poll closing times
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Robert Costa / Washington Post:
In San Francisco, Berniecrats lash out at media for calling nomination for Clinton
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Bloomberg:
Clinton's Historic Moment Tempered by Sanders, Who Won't Go Away
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Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Pledges Pushed Hillary Clinton Over the Magic Number
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Catherine Ho / Washington Post:
Renee Ellmers loses North Carolina GOP primary — Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.) lost her bid for reelection Tuesday, becoming the first GOP congressional incumbent to lose their seat in 2016. — Ellmers, who was elected in 2010 amid the tea party takeover of the House …
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Ellmers called ‘mean girl on steroids’ after NC Congresswoman remarks on woman's weight
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BuzzFeed:
Donald Trump tried — to raise money from the regime of Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi two years before a 2011 revolution toppled the brutal leader, according to four people with knowledge of the effort. Trump even tried to set up a meeting with the tyrant himself, three of the sources say …
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5 bicyclists dead after crash north of Kalamazoo — Authorities are expected to hold a press conference on the crash at 11 p.m. You can watch that live on WOOD TV8 or streaming here on woodtv.com. — COOPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Five bicyclists were killed Tuesday evening when they were hit by a pickup truck north of Kalamazoo.
Daily Mail:
White, straight, able-bodied man? You can't attend equality summit: Lecturers' union members must declare their ‘protected characteristic’ when applying to attend — A lecturers' union is refusing to let its officers take part in debates at an equality summit if they are white, straight, able-bodied men.
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Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Meryl Streep Does a Number on the Donald at the Public Theater's Gala — At the moment that Hillary Clinton was all but clinching the Democratic nomination for president, Meryl Streep was on a stage in Central Park, impersonating Donald J. Trump. — In orange face makeup and pompadoured hair …
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Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Meryl Streep dons a fat suit and orangeface as Donald Trump
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Mitch McConnell: This Election Is About Choosing The Lesser Of Two Evils — “This is a choice that many Americans are not happy with.” — w.soundcloud.com — Asked on Monday if the general election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was a “lesser of two evils election,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell answered yes.
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Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
It's time for GOP leaders to choose sides on Donald Trump
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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Clinton debuts ‘History Made’ video ahead of Brooklyn speech — released a new video on Tuesday evening, highlighting those who have fought for women's rights and calling on people to “keep making history.” — The video, called “History Made,” will air at her Brooklyn rally tonight …
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Lisa Hagen / The Hill:
State would need 75 years to compile Clinton emails — The State Department said it would take 75 years for the release of emails from top aides to Hillary Clinton — from during her time as secretary of State. — Lawyers said it would take that long to compile the 450,000 pages …
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Julian Hattem / The Hill:
FBI asks to make new secret filing in Clinton email case
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