Here is the latest Political News from CNBC.
The candidates’ tax plans don’t add up: Ex-US comptroller general
The plans put forward by presidential candidates do not square spending with tax-code changes, David Walker says.
Fmr. Obamacare official: BIG insurance hikes coming
Marilyn Tavenner’s predictions come as insurers are preparing to submit their proposed 2017 rates.
Clinton’s campaign begins considering running mates
Hillary Clinton’s advisers and allies have begun extensive discussions about who should be her running mate, the NYT reports.
For Trump, Tubman on $20 bill illustrates broader American problem
Donald Trump’s take on the decision to put Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 bill as “pure political correctness” is symbolic, NBC News reports.
Obama: UK-US trade deal could take a decade after Brexit
President Barack Obama warned that it could take a decade for the U.K. to negotiate a new trade agreement with the U.S. if it leaves the EU.
Trump, Clinton up by double digits in PA: Poll
The Keystone State may be poised to give Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton big wins on Tuesday, NBC reports.
US to send 250 more US troops to Syria to fight ISIS
Barack Obama plans to send as many as 250 more U.S. troops to Syria to help fight Islamic State militants, U.S. officials said.
Howard Dean: Bernie needs to stop bashing Hillary; team Cruz-Kasich won’t work
Democrat Howard Dean wants Bernie Sanders to muzzle himself and is casting doubt on the latest GOP twist.
Saudi Arabia outlines plans for economic reform
World Markets Live is tracking reaction as Saudi Arabia reveals plans to diversify the Gulf state’s resource-based economy.
Trump blasts ‘Lyin’ Ted’ and ‘1 for 38 Kasich’ for teaming up against him
Republican White House rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich announce a deal to stay out of each other’s way in some upcoming state primaries.
The gig economy company all the candidates love
The presidential candidates don’t agree on how to regulate companies like Uber. But their campaigns all use the ride-sharing app.
Prince’s death hit so hard, even Donald Trump misses him
The GOP presidential frontrunner tweeted his regards for the iconic singer on Friday, one day after his sudden death at his Minnesota recording studio.
Obama: European unity not in crisis, but under strain
Obama also insisted that Britain should remain in the EU.
London Mayor slammed for Obama ‘part-Kenyan’ remark
Boris Johnson has landed himself in hot water after claims that the U.S. President Barack Obama dislikes Britain because of his ancestry.
RNC shoots down plan to shift power to the delegates
The RNC rejects a plan to shift the dynamics of power from the leadership into the hands of the delegates.
Don’t bet on Trump 2.0
New campaign advisers are whispering to the GOP brass there will be a new Donald Trump. Not, Politico’s Ben White says.
Obama’s last hurrah in Europe, but UK’s not happy
Barack Obama is in Europe for what could be his last trip to the region before his presidency ends.
Once-broke California county to offer muni bonds
It was once the largest U.S. county to go bankrupt. Now, it hopes to issue its first long-term bonds in a decade.
Top Democrat salivates over Trump or Cruz matchup
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer tells CNBC he looks forward to either GOP candidate up against Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Market drop could give Trump a shot against Clinton
This market indicator correctly predicted every election since 1984. Will the streak continue?
Sanders spent a lot of money to lose New York
The candidates spent nearly $10 million on advertising before the New York primaries. Here’s the breakdown.
Treasury to keep Hamilton on $10, put Tubman on $20
The back of the $10 will reflect “women’s struggle to achieve the right to vote,” according to a Treasury official.
Trump flopped big-time in Manhattan despite NY win
The borough was the only county in New York State where Trump failed to win.
Trump becoming more formidable: Dem
Trump is becoming more formidable as his campaign becomes increasingly professional, former Rep. Harold Ford says.
NY primary brings Clinton-Trump battle into focus
Big wins for Trump and Clinton in the Empire State bring focus to the likely showdown in the fall. What’s at stake.
Carl Icahn helps pal Trump celebrate big NY win
When asked about the relationship between the two titans of business, Trump said “we just like each other.”
Chilly reception awaits Obama in Saudi Arabia
President Barack Obama landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet with King Salman — but his reception could well be a chilly one.
Steve Forbes sees ‘out of the box’ Trump VP pick
Steve Forbes, a former GOP candidate, also tells CNBC Donald Trump should be the nominee if he wins big on June 7.
New York primary: Early exit poll results
Voters in New York took to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the major party primaries.
The registration for Trump’s jet is expired
Federal Aviation Administration records show that the registration of Trump’s jet has expired, NYTimes reports.
NY primary not about wins, but who crushes dreams
The biggest question for the New York primary is how big the blowouts will be. Politico’s Ben White does some math.
Trump most unpopular major candidate ever—poll
Nearly seven-in-10 registered voters say they couldn’t see themselves supporting Republican frontrunner Donald Trump.
Fed’s Rosengren takes another shot at markets
A top Fed official on Monday once again pushed back on what he said was investors’ too pessimistic view of the U.S. economy and monetary policy.
Trump, Clinton look for wins on home turf in NY
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton hoped to emerge victorious from Tuesday’s primaries in New York.
Biden to critics: 8 atom bombs landed on our desk
VP Joe Biden shared with CNBC’s John Harwood reflections on his career, thoughts on the 2016 debate and the future of U.S. politics.
Biden: This is not ‘sustainable’ for hedge funds
Vice President Joe Biden said a loophole on Wall Street can’t be justified. What is it?
Things I would change on my crime bill: Biden
Vice President Joe Biden, who drafted the 1994 crime bill while a senator, said funding cuts have hurt its effectiveness.
Bork, Thomas never got the Garland treatment: Biden
VP Joe Biden says as a senator he president over more Supreme Court nominations than anyone, every everyone got a fair shake.
Why Joe Biden got choked up over this critic
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates took Joe Biden to task for his foreign policy decisions. So why does Biden get tearful about Gates?
THIS could help Ted Cruz: Ex-Gore aide
Cruz’s strategy of locking up uncommitted delegates could pay dividends, Democratic strategist Michael Feldman says.
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