Politics: All the Latest from The New York Times

Here is the latest Political News from The New York Times.

The 2016 Race: How the Democratic Race Will Probably End
Hillary Clinton will most likely be named the presumptive nominee before the polls even close in California on Tuesday.

Donald Trump’s Secret Weapon: Letters of Love, Flattery and Revenge
Donald J. Trump’s personal letters, alternately admiring and acidic, offer an archive of his emotional states and have become mementos for hundreds of recipients.

Donald Trump Vows to ‘Make a Real Run’ at California in November
The presumptive Republican nominee, referring to the general election, told a crowd in Sacramento that he would work to win Washington and Oregon as well.

Hillary Clinton to Portray Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Positions as Dangerous
A speech will cast her likely Republican rival as a threat to bipartisan tenets of American diplomacy and declare him unfit for the presidency.

For a Collegial Court, Justices Lunch Together, and Forbid Talk of Cases
The secret ingredients include talk of books, vacations and grandchildren; an occasional drink; and singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to one another.

Upheaval Amid ‘Alarming’ Revelations at William Koch’s Florida School
An internal inquiry at Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach led William I. Koch to oust the school’s top executive, athletic director and football coach.

The 2016 Race: Putting Donald Trump’s $1 Million for Veterans in Context
A welcome donation to a sector often overlooked by the very wealthy, but far outstripped by some other billionaires’ recent contributions.

Massachusetts Poised to Expand Protections for Transgender People
The measure by the Democratic-led legislature, which offers protections in public accommodations, is in contrast to so-called bathroom bills passed by other states.

William Weld Says He Sees Nothing ‘Criminal’ in Hillary Clinton’s Email Use
The Libertarian Party’s vice-presidential nominee made the remarks in an interview with the party’s presidential pick, Gary Johnson, a former governor of New Mexico.

Hispanic Official to Leave R.N.C. in Sign of Disaffection With Donald Trump
The head of Hispanic media relations at the Republican National Committee is leaving to join the American Action Network, a G.O.P.-aligned “super PAC.”

Silicon Valley Finds Trump’s Disruption Unwelcome
There may be no love lost between Donald Trump and the tech world, but he is likely to need tech backers as his campaign turns to the general election.

Hillary Clinton Calls Donald Trump a ‘Fraud’ Over University Revelations
Mrs. Clinton, campaigning in New Jersey, said testimony by former employees of Trump University showed how Mr. Trump “took advantage of vulnerable Americans.”

Bernie Sanders Says He Has the Money to Campaign Beyond California Primary
The senator said he would continue lobbying superdelegates to abandon Hillary Clinton until the Democratic National Convention next month.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Supporters Pin Hopes on Lame-Duck Vote
The certainty of Mr. Obama’s successor rejecting the agreement has T.P.P. advocates pushing for a vote before 2017.

Kenneth Starr to Resign as Chancellor at Baylor
Mr. Starr said on Wednesday, in an interview with ESPN, that he would resign as chancellor of Baylor, effective immediately.

Hillary Clinton Lists Charitable Gifts That Have Benefited Veterans
Mrs. Clinton and her family gave $105,000 to veterans’ groups, from 2006 to 2012, from the family’s personal charity.

The 2016 Race: Bernie Sanders and Rigged Elections: Sometimes You Just Lose
A weekly politics chat looks ahead to the California contest, but also looks back at whether the electoral system was fair to Mr. Sanders.

North Korea Applauds Donald Trump’s Threat to Pull Troops From South
A ruling party newspaper in North Korea has praised Mr. Trump for suggesting that the South might lose its American troops unless it pays more for them.

Obama to Herald Progress in Indiana in Effort to Frame Election Debate
In a victory lap of sorts, President Obama will visit the city of Elkhart, aiming to use its recovery as a beacon in the argument against Republicans.

‘I Can Watch It on TV’: Excuses for Republicans Skipping a Donald Trump Convention
The list of those who have sent regrets includes governors and senators, almost all facing tough re-election fights, and lifelong party devotees.

Clinton and Trump in Tight Race, Poll Shows, With Votes Split on Gender Lines
A Quinnipiac University survey found that Hillary Clinton had a small lead over Donald J. Trump, with 54 percent of women backing the former secretary of state.

Former Trump University Workers Call the School a ‘Lie’ and a ‘Scheme’ in Testimony
Former managers of Trump University say it relied on high-pressure sales tactics, employed unqualified instructors and made deceptive claims.

Critic’s Notebook: Trump, 800-Pound Media Gorilla, Pounds His Chest at Reporters
Donald J. Trump’s news conference on Tuesday was a textbook example of the candidate’s need to devour reporters’ attention and deplore it at the same time.

Hillary Clinton Aide Says Little Thought Was Given to Potential Issues Over Private Email
Testimony by Cheryl D. Mills, chief of staff when Hillary Clinton was secretary of state, represented the first sworn public accounting from a member of Mrs. Clinton’s inner circle.

HP Inc. Joins Companies Declining to Contribute to G.O.P. Convention
The computer company joins Coca-Cola and Microsoft in deciding to significantly curtail or eliminate its monetary support to the Republican National Convention.

Economic Scene: A Universal Basic Income Is a Poor Tool to Fight Poverty
In this world where work remains an important social, psychological and economic anchor, there are better tools to help than giving every American a monthly check.

Snowden Leaks Illegal but Were ‘a Public Service,’ Eric Holder Says
The former attorney general credited Edward J. Snowden with raising the debate on national security, though he called his actions “inappropriate and illegal.”

Supreme Court Rules in Capital Cases, Overturning a Death Sentence
In one case, the court refused to consider the constitutionality of capital punishment but in another, it reversed an Arizona man’s death sentence.

Letter From America: Obama, Riding High, Could Be the Ace in Clinton’s Pocket
The president may be able to help most by using his renewed popularity to rouse the elements of the Democratic coalition that twice elected him.

Gov. Jerry Brown Endorses Hillary Clinton Ahead of California Primary
Mr. Brown’s endorsement also offered strong praise for Senator Bernie Sanders, Mrs. Clinton’s chief rival for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Stephen Hawking Calls Donald Trump a ‘Demagogue’
The British physicist said that the Republican candidate for president was an impenetrable mystery.

Clinton-vs.-Trump Race in New Jersey Could Be Close, Poll Shows
“Blue Jersey doesn’t appear quite so blue at this stage of the campaign,” said the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

Donald Trump to Hold News Conference on Veterans’ Issues
The presumptive Republican candidate has been under scrutiny about a $1 million donation he pledged to veterans’ groups after a fund-raiser in Iowa.

Economic Scene: A Look Ahead at the Next Recession
At the Brookings Institution recently, Shaun Donovan, Lawrence H. Summers and Eduardo Porter discussed the lessons learned from the Great Recession.

Economic Scene: Why a Universal Basic Income Will Not Solve Poverty
In this world where work remains an important social, psychological and economic anchor, there are better tools to help than giving every American a monthly check.

Television Networks Struggle to Provide Equal Airtime in the Era of Trump
News organizations wonder how to avoid a lopsided view of the election race as Donald J. Trump seems to relish airtime, while Hillary Clinton does not.

As U.S. Admits Migrants in a Trickle, Critics Urge Obama to Pick Up the Pace
With the administration struggling to resettle Syrians and preparing to deport more Central Americans, allies and advocacy groups say the president’s actions do not match his words.

Donald Trump Soured on a Deal, and Hong Kong Partners Became Litigants
“I beat China all the time,” Mr. Trump said last year, citing one Manhattan investment. But documents and interviews tell a very different story of that deal.

On Washington: In a Secret Meeting, Revelations on the Battle Over Health Care
A former I.R.S. official details the Obama administration’s justification for spending that is at the heart of a federal lawsuit by House Republicans.

Sidebar: Rulings and Remarks Tell Divided Story of an 8-Member Supreme Court
A burst of recent decisions offered one snapshot of a court divided over the value of consensus. Public reflections from three justices delivered another.

Can Donald Trump Win? These Battleground Regions Will Decide
In the four regions likely to decide the presidency — Florida, the upper Southeast, the Rust Belt and the interior West — Mr. Trump faces daunting obstacles.

White House Letter: Secret Service Dreams of a New (14-Foot) White House Picket Fence
Nearly two years after an armed man climbed over the existing seven-foot fence, the Secret Service hopes to build a 14-foot barrier in its place.

Success of Jerry Brown, and California, Offers Lesson to National Democrats
Blending elements of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, the governor has forged a style of leadership that has brought legislative focus and party unity.

I.R.S. Ruling Is Obstacle to Health Care Networks Promoted by Obama
The agency said an accountable care organization did not meet the test for tax-exempt status because it was not operated exclusively for charitable purposes.

Donald Trump and Bikers Share Affection at Rolling Thunder Rally
An annual motorcycle ride, dedicated to accounting for military members taken as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, gave Mr. Trump a receptive audience at the Lincoln Memorial.

Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Brushes Off Concerns Over Staff Size
Corey Lewandowski insisted that the Trump campaign was not at a disadvantage with a smaller national infrastructure than that of Hillary Clinton.

Libertarians See Chance Amid Discontent Over Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
The Libertarian Party on Sunday chose Gary Johnson as its presidential candidate, believing he can benefit from disappointment at the major parties’ choices.

Letter from Washington: Campaign Promises Are Not Just a Political Show
Though commitments are often dismissed as bluster, research and recent history show that newly elected presidents try to enact their campaign pledges.

Feature: Kamala Harris, a ‘Top Cop’ in the Era of Black Lives Matter
As she campaigns to become only the second black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the California attorney general is trying to chart a middle course on the Democratic Party’s most contentious issue: criminal justice.

Hillary Clinton Struggles to Find Footing in Unusual Race
Anxiety is spreading among Democrats that Mrs. Clinton has yet to find her footing, and that her campaign is still unsure how to combat Donald Trump.

Rise of Donald Trump Tracks Growing Debate Over Global Fascism
Mr. Trump’s campaign has engendered impassioned discussion about the nature of his appeal and warnings from critics on the left and the right.

Bernie Sanders Derides Pick of Clinton Allies as Convention Committee Leaders
Mr. Sanders is seeking to bar allies of Hillary Clinton from leading the powerful rules and platform committees of the Democratic National Convention in July.

Nebraska’s Ben Sasse: A ‘Never Trump’ Holdout in the Senate
To the consternation of many in his state’s Republican Party, Mr. Sasse, 44, has called for someone to challenge Donald J. Trump, the party’s presumptive presidential nominee.

Behind Long Airport Lines, a Chain of T.S.A. Cuts, Missteps and Crises
With the Transportation Security Administration struggling with shrinking resources and low staff morale, an expert said that “a structural change is needed.”

Donald Trump Rejects Offer to Debate Bernie Sanders
The presumptive Republican nominee said “it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second-place finisher” in the Democratic contest.

Donald Trump’s Campaign Stumbles as It Tries to Go Big
The limits of the presumptive Republican nominee’s managerial style, reliant on his gut and built around his unpredictable personality, are becoming apparent.

They Tilt Right, but Top Chief Executives Don’t Give to Trump
An analysis of political donation from chief executives shows broad support for Republican candidates. Except for the presumptive nominee.

Congressman Rebukes Donald Trump, Saying He Received 9/11 Aid Intended for Small Businesses
Representative Jerrold Nadler, Democrat of New York, accused Mr. Trump of exploiting the Sept. 11 attacks and receiving $150,000 in grant money for one of his properties.

After Some Tough Headlines, Donald Trump Celebrates His Good News
Mr. Trump seemed thrilled at a news conference, appearing to bask in the glow of knowing he had done what most pundits and his rivals predicted could never happen.

Die-Hard Bernie Sanders Backers See F.B.I. as Answer to Their Prayers
Some regard the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state as a key to getting their candidate nominated.

Reduction of Nuclear Arsenal Has Slowed Under Obama, Report Finds
As President Obama prepares to visit Hiroshima, Japan, a new census from the Pentagon details the administration’s efforts to dismantle warheads.

Woody Johnson Takes On Role as Fund-Raiser for Donald Trump
The candidate once singled out the Jets’ owner for criticism, but Mr. Johnson will now try to help Mr. Trump raise roughly $1 billion.

Hillary Clinton Wasn’t Adept at Using a Desktop for Email, Inquiry Is Told
Lewis A. Lukens, a former aide, testified that he had proposed setting up a computer for Mrs. Clinton that would not be connected to the State Department’s system.

U.S. Increases Antiterrorism Exercises With African Militaries
The training focuses on how to defend civilian targets on a continent that has become a significant battleground in the war against militant Islam.

Atlantic City Rescue Plan Approved by New Jersey Lawmakers
The legislation intended to help the Jersey Shore municipality avert bankruptcy now awaits a decision by Gov. Chris Christie, who has pushed for a state takeover.

Hillary Clinton Addresses Email Questions Again
Mrs. Clinton repeated her concession that using a private email server as secretary of state was a mistake but said voters would consider more important issues.

California Looking Less Like a Sure Thing for Hillary Clinton
Mrs. Clinton’s lead in the state has evaporated, going from seven percentage points over Bernie Sanders in March to within the margin of error now.

U.S. Commandos Work With Syrian Fighters in Push Toward ISIS Stronghold
Pentagon officials said the Americans were not involved in any combat role, despite photographs that showed commandos assisting fighters during their offensive against the Islamic State.

G.O.P. Opposition to Gay Rights Provision Derails Spending Bill
The House energy and water bill failed after conservatives voted against their own legislation rather than acquiesce to a bipartisan amendment.

A Parody: If They Debated: Imagining a Bernie Sanders-Donald Trump Showdown
The possibility that Donald J. Trump and Bernie Sanders could meet in a debate got us thinking. Creatively.

Boos for Univision Anchor Who Spoke Spanish and Criticized Trump at Graduation
Some attending the ceremony at California State University, Fullerton, yelled at Maria Elena Salinas to “speak English” and “get off the stage.”

The 2016 Race: Donald Trump and Your 401(k): Imminent Danger?
Should ordinary investors be worried that Wall Street does not seem worried about a Trump presidency?

Baylor Fires Football Coach Art Briles and Demotes President Ken Starr
The decision comes after Baylor’s board of regents received the results of an investigation that was expected to fault the university’s handling of several sexual assault accusations involving Baylor football players.

Obama Admits World Leaders ‘Rattled’ by Donald Trump
“I think it’s fair to say that they are surprised by the Republican nominee; they are not sure how seriously to take some of his pronouncements,” Mr. Obama said in Shima, Japan.

Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Contemplate a Debate
An interparty Trump-Sanders debate, ahead of the June 7 California primary, would create an unusual spectacle and could leave Hillary Clinton out of the spotlight.

Democratic Committee’s Ads Tie G.O.P. House Candidates to Donald Trump
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “five-figure” digital advertising purchase is targeting 15 congressional races in a number of states.

Donald Trump Has Delegate Majority for Republican Nomination, The A.P. Says
According to The Associated Press, Donald J. Trump now has 1,238 delegates, putting him beyond the 1,237 needed for the nomination.

Paul Ryan Says House Will Begin Releasing Policy Proposals
The speaker, who has ordered House Republicans to come up with policy papers in six areas, said that each topic would be tackled with an extensive legislative framework.

Sanders-Themed Art Show Fills Former Los Angeles Diner
Artists and supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders will hold a reception at Johnie’s Coffee Shop Restaurant, the famous vacant, slant-roof, Googie-style former diner.

Donald Trump to Speak on Energy After Contradictions and Stumbles
Mr. Trump will discuss his energy and environmental policies, and possibly climate change, at an oil industry conference in North Dakota on Thursday.

Donald Trump Loops Back to Midprimary Form
Wednesday began with quickly disputed reports that Speaker Paul D. Ryan was about to endorse the candidate and ended with a high-profile firing. In between, Mr. Trump insulted former rivals.

California Up for Grabs, Poll Finds, as Clinton and Sanders Battle
The poll by the Public Policy Institute of California showed Hillary Clinton leading Bernie Sanders among likely voters, 46 percent to 44 percent.

State Funding Approved for Buffalo Factory, With Oversights Attached
The factory, SolarCity, is the centerpiece of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s economic program for Buffalo, an initiative shadowed by a federal investigation.

Two Ex-Senators Want Donald Trump to Keep Backing Ethanol Subsidies
Rick Santorum and Jim Talent are urging Mr. Trump to hold the ground that he carved out during the Iowa caucuses in support of the ethanol industry.

Donald Trump Dismisses National Political Director After 6 Weeks on the Job
Rick Wiley, hired to streamline the campaign’s operations in Washington, clashed with state party officials.

A Split Over Israel Threatens the Democrats’ Hopes for Unity
Two people appointed by Senator Bernie Sanders to help draft the Democratic platform vowed to upend what they see as the party’s lopsided support of Israel.

Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Rebuffs Report’s Criticism of Email Use
The candidate’s statement can now be compared directly with the inspector general’s findings about Mrs. Clinton’s use of a private email server.

News Analysis: Emails Add to Hillary Clinton’s Central Problem: Voters Just Don’t Trust Her
The Clinton campaign had hoped in the coming weeks to convince voters that she can be trusted. Instead, they must contend with a damaging new report by the inspector general.

Which Impersonation Is Most Fun — Hillary Clinton or Ellen DeGeneres?
Ms. DeGeneres got Kate McKinnon, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, to do impressions of both herself and Mrs. Clinton side by side on her television show.

U.S. Says Its Strikes Are Hitting More Significant ISIS Targets
Military officials say they have improved intelligence and a disjointed process for identifying targets, and are now hitting oil facilities and secret cash coffers.

Police Clash With Anti-Trump Demonstrators in Anaheim
The authorities made eight arrests after confronting about 200 protesters at a Donald Trump rally, some of whom threw bottles and rocks, an official said.

Obamas’ Next Home: 9 Bedrooms in a Wealthy Washington Neighborhood
The president and his family plan to relocate to the upscale Kalorama neighborhood, two miles from the White House, people familiar with his plans said.

Paul Ryan and Donald Trump to Talk, but No Endorsement Expected
The two were to speak in a phone call set up days ago, and Ryan aides made clear the speaker was not ready to back the presumptive Republican nominee.

Donald Trump Gives Gov. Susana Martinez a Poor Performance Review
“It’s your governor’s fault,” Donald J. Trump told supporters at a rally in New Mexico. “We have to get your governor and get going. She’s got to do a better job, O.K.?”

Bill Is Proposed Requiring Presidential Candidates to Show Tax Returns
The measure, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat, is seen as a challenge to Donald J. Trump, who has declined to release his tax filings.

Hillary Clinton Is Criticized for Private Emails in State Dept. Review
Mrs. Clinton and her aides have played down the inquiries, saying that she would cooperate with investigators to put the email issue behind her.

Elizabeth Warren Turns Up the Anti-Donald Trump Volume
Senator Elizabeth Warren assailed Donald J. Trump as a heartless tax dodger who preyed on the misfortunes of Americans stricken by the financial crisis.

Celebrity Chefs Hope to Press Congress on Food Waste
Well-known cooks will attend a hearing on the roughly 70 billion pounds of food thrown out in the U.S. each year, and they will also have a meal of “recovered” food.

Clinton, Seizing On Trump’s 2006 Remarks, Opens Line of Attack
Citing comments in which Donald J. Trump seemed to root for a housing bubble collapse, her team took to Twitter, posting that Mr. Trump was looking out only for himself.

Political Memo: As Donald Trump Pushes Conspiracy Theories, Right-Wing Media Gets Its Wish
Mr. Trump, defying the norms of presidential politics and fashioning his own outrageous style, shows no use for the help of political operatives.