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Former Pentagon chief: Trump thinks he ‘has all the answers’
“I think there are some contradictions,” Robert Gates said.
Dem rep: Trump ‘not even sincere about his own bigotry’
Keith Ellison said Trump is neither a “truth-teller” nor “authentic.”
GOP rep: Trump’s foreign policy agenda not ‘coherent’
“I support the nominee of the party,” Rep. Peter King said.
Aide: Voters don’t care about Trump’s taxes
“This is an issue the media is interested in,” Paul Manafort said.
GOP chief: Trump will ‘have to answer’ about reports of treatment of women
Reince Priebus said voters are not judging Trump on his personal life.
Ohio senator on VP talk: ‘I love my job’
Sherrod Brown has said that he isn’t interested in running with Clinton.
Priebus: I think Ryan will soon endorse Trump
“I’d be surprised if we didn’t get there, not too much longer in the distant future.”
Gingrich: I’d ‘certainly’ talk about role of Trump’s running mate
“I don’t think it’s an automatic yes.”
Top aide: Trump doesn’t need to change for general election
Paul Manafort said GOP leadership did not tell Trump to act more presidential.
GOP senator: Voters don’t expect ‘purity’ from Trump
“People have not expected purity on his part,” Sen. Jeff Sessions said.
Priebus on Trump’s taxes: ‘It’s going to be up to the American people’
“He’s rewritten the playbook,” the RNC chairman said of Trump.
Where Republican donors stand on Donald Trump
Even some who formerly opposed Trump now support him; others may never come around.
GOP boss: Trump spokesman story ‘a little bit odd’
“That particular issue is not going to move the electorate,” Reince Priebus said.
Trump tweaks his brand
He has softened some of the rhetoric that has garnered him headlines and supporters.
Texas governor: Obama ‘failed’ to do enough at border
Gov. Abbott said Texas is “stepping up” on illegal immigration.
Trump ally Roger Stone predicts success with Sanders supporters
“Trump, I think, can build on what Bernie has achieved,” consultant Roger Stone said.
Gingrich to GOP: You’re either for Trump or you’re for Clinton
Gingrich said he disagreed with Paul Ryan for not endorsing Trump.
GOP senator channels Bill Clinton to slam Obama on economy
Dan Sullivan channels criticism from former President Bill Clinton to slam President Obama.
Obama enlists Macklemore in opioid fight
“I want to help others facing the same challenges I did,” Macklemore added.
Obama opens new culture war with transgender rights fight
President Obama has put transgender rights at the forefront of the 2016 race.
3 dead in Calif. after truck pulls in front of Amtrak train
Three people died after their truck was hit by a passenger train.
Obamas welcome Nordic leaders, celebs for state dinner
“I hope we don’t do anything wrong,” Will Ferrell joked.
BuzzFeed to interview Obama live Monday
BuzzFeed will interview President Obama live on Monday afternoon.
Dems slam new wave of Obama deportations
Dems are questioning the election-year timing of the operations.
Speaker: Puerto Rico relief bill ready ‘in the coming days’
“The House legislation will be introduced in the coming days,” Ryan said.
WH rips Texas official who criticized LGBT directive
Josh Earnest dismissed Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as “a right-wing radio host.”
Gingrich: Adelson signal is big for Trump
Gingrich says Adelson will be a signal to other donors to back Trump.
GOP rep. refuses to apologize for racial slur
“We’re getting too politically correct,” Peter King said of the outrage.
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Trump says his tax rate is “none of your business,” and Obama takes action on transgender bathrooms.
What happened when Donald Trump came to Capitol Hill
There were traffic cones and motorcades; federal agents and Capitol Police. Protestors screamed and reporters swarmed; the bagpipes brayed and the gawkers gawked.Donald Trump had come to town.The…
Sanders, Clinton slam new round of deportation raids
“Sending these people back into harm’s way is wrong,” Sanders said.
Senate Republicans ask Trump to soften his tone
Senate Republicans praised Trump after the meeting.
Signs of thaw as Republicans see a different side of Trump
This was not the usual Donald Trump.
White House shoots back in war over aide’s Iran comments
Republican lawmakers should be the ones made to answer for their claims, Josh Earnest said.
Portman on being Trump’s VP: ‘No, I’m fine’
Portman faces a tight race with former Gov. Ted Strickland.
Pelosi: Opioid bills ‘not effective’ without funding
“Republicans are refusing to provide the emergency funding that is needed to make the difference.”
White House won’t strip funding from NC during ‘bathroom law’ suit
The administration won’t take action while the case plays out in court, Josh Earnest said.
Secret Service to investigate Trump’s former butler for saying Obama should be killed
The Secret Service said Thursday it will investigate comments made by Donald Trump’s longtime butler calling for President Obama to be killed.”The U.S. Secret Service is aware of this matter and will conduct the…
Priebus downplays Ryan’s reluctance to endorse Trump
“I think everyone was a bit caught off guard by how quick it all ended.”
Ryan declines to endorse Trump after meeting
“The process of unifying the Republican Party,” the Speaker said, “takes some time.”
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Live from RNC HQ for the Trump, Ryan meeting; What Bernie wants; GOP demands Rhodes testify.
McConnell praises ‘constructive’ meeting with Trump
McConnell said steps were taken toward unifying the GOP.
Third-party candidates face uphill climb to get place on presidential debate stage
Third-party or late-deciding independent candidates face a catch-22.
GOP wants Senate Dem candidate to donate $100K
Republicans want Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.) to give more to domestic violence groups.
Clinton launches blitzkrieg on Trump
Hillary Clinton is going negative early on Donald Trump.
What does Bernie want?
Sanders insists he isn’t giving up the fight for the presidential nomination.
Skittish GOP to Trump: Drop the insults
Senate Republicans on Thursday plan to urge Donald Trump to set aside personal insults.
House GOP demands testimony from White House aide on Iran deal
Rep. Jason Chaffetz has threatened to subpoena Ben Rhodes if he refuses to testify.
Pivotal moment for GOP: Here comes Trump
Senate and House GOP get ready for The Donald’s visit.
FBI head challenges Clinton’s description of email probe
“I’m not familiar with the term ‘security inquiry,'” James Comey said.
Obama not planning to release Area 51 files
Hillary Clinton has promised to release information about Area 51.
Dems’ meeting boils over with Reid/Grayson spat
“I want you to lose,” Reid told the Florida congressman.
Dems unveil bill to block Trump Muslim ban
Rep. Beyer’s bill prohibits denying admission to the U.S. based on religion.
Spy chief: ‘I don’t have an answer’ for Middle East
“The U.S. can’t fix it,” James Clapper said.
Ryan: I want to be part of the ‘unifying process’
“What we’re trying to do is be as constructive as possible,” he told reporters.
Johanna Derlega Joins as Publisher; Adam Prather Named Chief Revenue Officer
Washington, D.C. – May 11, 2016 – The Hill, called the fastest growing news site in the United States, is dramatically expanding with a new publisher and a first wave of new staff hires, along with a paid subscription…
The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Trump, Clinton in polling tie; a sugary olive branch; Clinton’s Nebraska win gets 0 delegates.
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