Donald Trump

How Many Levels Can You Count In The Ryan-Trump Chess Game?

10:34am May 13, 2016

by Ron Elving

Speaker Paul Ryan is widely regarded as a thought leader in his party and in the conservative movement, generally. He speaks often of principles, and he seems to mean it. He has yet to back Trump.

Trump And Ryan Call Meeting A 'Very Positive Step Toward Unification' Of GOP

2:38pm May 12, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In a joint statement after their meeting at the Republican National Committee headquarters, the two stressed that the party must unite to defeat likely Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton this fall.

Official Says 'Too Late' For White Nationalist To Resign As Trump Delegate

7:32pm May 11, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

A man identified as a white nationalist leader was listed as a Trump delegate. The campaign wanted him removed, but a spokesman for California's secretary of state's office says it's too late.

Mitt Romney, former 2012 Republican presidential nominee, says Donald Trump must make his tax returns public.

Mitt Romney: Trump's Decision To Not Release Tax Returns Is 'Disqualifying'

6:20pm May 11, 2016

by Brett Neely

"There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns: There is a bombshell in them," Romney said.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd during a campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, W.Va., last month.

Bernie Sanders Wins West Virginia Primary

10:09pm May 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Mountaineer State played to many Sanders strengths with white and independent voters. But he won't cut into Clinton's delegate lead much even with his victory.

One of Donald Trump's most famous deals involved an effort to acquire control of the Empire State Building in the 1990s.

The Empire State Building And The Art Of Trump's Deal

4:51pm May 10, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

In the 1990s, Donald Trump famously tried to acquire control of the Empire State Building. He lost — but ultimately won a nice profit, especially considering he put no money into the building.

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Time is running out for a conservative to launch a national third-party presidential campaign, as Ross Perot did in 1992.

Politics & Government

Is It Too Late For A Third-Party Presidential Candidate To Run?

3:18pm May 10, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Some Republicans who won't support Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee are calling for a conservative third-party candidate. Getting one on the ballot, though, is a complicated process.

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Map: NPR's May 2016 general election ratings

Hillary Clinton Has Edge Over Donald Trump In General Election

1:54pm May 10, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

According to NPR's general-election ratings, Clinton starts with a big advantage over Trump based on history and demography. But we also find at least two paths for him to win — and two ties.

Will Paul Ryan Lose His GOP Primary? Probably Not

11:40am May 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Sarah Palin is backing the House speaker's GOP primary challenger after Ryan declined to endorse Donald Trump. But primary upsets remain rare and hard to orchestrate.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses a campaign stop at the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center in Lynden, Wash.

Donald Trump's Messy Ideas For Handling The National Debt, Explained

8:05pm May 09, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Does Donald Trump want investors to accept a haircut? Or does he just want trillions more dollars printed? The Donald's messy economic plans show an unsettled candidate.