Struggle to unify GOP evident as convention opens
Donald Trump promised a "monumentally magnificent" display of at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which kicked off Monday. But the early hours of the gathering were marked by a struggle to unify the party around the flamboyant presidential candidate.
Donald Trump promised a "monumentally magnificent" display of at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, which kicked off Monday. But the early hours of the gathering were marked by a struggle to unify the party around the flamboyant presidential candidate.
Vulgar anti-Hillary pins a big hit outside Republican National Convention
Outside the Republican National Convention you can buy souvenir t-shirts, Make America Great Again hats and pins that compare Hillary Clinton to a piece of meat.
Outside the Republican National Convention you can buy souvenir t-shirts, Make America Great Again hats and pins that compare Hillary Clinton to a piece of meat.
Trump introduces Gov. Pence as VP choice
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is expected to formally announce his running mate Saturday morning in Manhattan.
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump is expected to formally announce his running mate Saturday morning in Manhattan.
Trump chooses Pence as VP; Clinton still deciding
After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket.
After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate Friday, adding an experienced politician with deep Washington connections to the Republican presidential ticket.
Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks
Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick following a day of rampant speculation, citing the "horrible attack" in Nice, France, that left scores dead.
Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick following a day of rampant speculation, citing the "horrible attack" in Nice, France, that left scores dead.
Embracing Lincoln, Clinton urges nation to fix divisions
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has been transformed into "the party of Trump," declaring her GOP presidential opponent a polarizing figure who is deepening the divisions in America.
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln has been transformed into "the party of Trump," declaring her GOP presidential opponent a polarizing figure who is deepening the divisions in America.
Trump tells Bret Baier he's 'thinking about 2' potential VP picks
Donald Trump said today he's "probably" down to two possible VP choices just days before the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Donald Trump said today he's "probably" down to two possible VP choices just days before the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Pence introduces Trump at rally that doubles as VP audition
Republican Donald Trump campaigned alongside Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday evening, the latest in a series of public auditions as the billionaire businessman mulls his vice presidential pick.
Republican Donald Trump campaigned alongside Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Tuesday evening, the latest in a series of public auditions as the billionaire businessman mulls his vice presidential pick.
Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton at joint rally
Bernie Sanders gave his long-awaited endorsement of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, hoping to transfer the energy of his supporters into the party's fight against Republican Donald Trump.
Bernie Sanders gave his long-awaited endorsement of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, hoping to transfer the energy of his supporters into the party's fight against Republican Donald Trump.
After chaos caused March rally to be canceled, Trump will return to Chicago on Tuesday
Presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in Chicago on Tuesday to collect more than $1 million in campaign fundraising help.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in Chicago on Tuesday to collect more than $1 million in campaign fundraising help.
Democratic party platform calls for $15 minimum wage in win for Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort to shape the Democratic Party's election platform scored a major victory Friday with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort to shape the Democratic Party's election platform scored a major victory Friday with the approval of an amendment calling for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Kirk calls Trump "Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully"
Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois says Donald Trump is an "Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully."
Republican Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois says Donald Trump is an "Eastern, privileged, wealthy bully."
No charges for Hillary Clinton, FBI says
The FBI lifted a major legal threat to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign Tuesday, recommending no criminal charges for her handling of highly classified material in a private email account. But Director James Comey's scathing criticism of her "extremely careless" behavior revitalized Republican attacks and guaranteed the issue will continue to dog her.
The FBI lifted a major legal threat to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign Tuesday, recommending no criminal charges for her handling of highly classified material in a private email account. But Director James Comey's scathing criticism of her "extremely careless" behavior revitalized Republican attacks and guaranteed the issue will continue to dog her.
Hillary Clinton interviewed by the FBI about private email server
The FBI interviewed Hillary Clinton on Saturday about her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, her campaign announced after the meeting, as federal investigators neared the end of the probe that has hung over her White House bid.
The FBI interviewed Hillary Clinton on Saturday about her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state, her campaign announced after the meeting, as federal investigators neared the end of the probe that has hung over her White House bid.
Indiana governor to meet Trump amid VP speculation
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice presidential picks.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has begun formally vetting prospective vice presidential picks.
For Clinton, tiny fundraisers equal big campaign money
A single elevator could have accommodated the donors who recently gathered with Hillary Clinton at the Pritzker family home in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. Small in number, the group was big in largesse, contributing at least $1 million to help elect her and other Democrats this fall.
A single elevator could have accommodated the donors who recently gathered with Hillary Clinton at the Pritzker family home in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. Small in number, the group was big in largesse, contributing at least $1 million to help elect her and other Democrats this fall.
Clinton addresses women at Rainbow PUSH convention
Hillary Clinton is the keynote speaker Monday for the International Women’s Luncheon at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Convention.
Hillary Clinton is the keynote speaker Monday for the International Women’s Luncheon at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Convention.
Google accused of sending Trump campaign emails to spam folder
Google is being accused of filtering emails from Donald Trump's campaign into people's junk email folders.
Google is being accused of filtering emails from Donald Trump's campaign into people's junk email folders.
Trump suggests 'profiling' in US to stop domestic terrorism
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the U.S. start “profiling” people inside the country to thwart terrorism, calling it a hateful but “common sense” tactic, in the aftermath of recent terror attacks.
Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the U.S. start “profiling” people inside the country to thwart terrorism, calling it a hateful but “common sense” tactic, in the aftermath of recent terror attacks.
Ex-Illinois governor Quinn petitions for Chicago mayor term limits
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, nodding to his petition-passing days, kicked off a signature drive Sunday to impose a two-term limit on Chicago's mayor and create a citywide elected consumer advocate position.
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, nodding to his petition-passing days, kicked off a signature drive Sunday to impose a two-term limit on Chicago's mayor and create a citywide elected consumer advocate position.