VIDEO: Obama Says GOP Is to Blame for the Rise of Donald Trump
President Obama is pushing back against attacks that he is the one responsible for the rise ofDonald Trump and the turmoil in the Republican Party.
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Reporter Says She Was Roughed Up by Trump's Campaign Manager
(ABC News) -- The Breitbart News reporter who was allegedly assaulted…
Majority of Products Trump Boasted About No Longer Available
Majority of Products Trump Boasted About No Longer Available
WATCH: GOP Upcoming Debate
Five things to watch for at tonight’s GOP debate held at the University of Miami in Florida.
VIDEO: Best Lines of the Democratic Debate in Miami
Just 24 hours after Bernie Sanders' big win in Michigan, he and Hillary Clinton are battling it out in the Sunshine State.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Face Off in Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) _ Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have been tangling over who's a true advocate for Latinos. During Wednesday night's debate in Florida, Clinton faulted Sanders for repeatedly voting against a 2007 comprehensive immigration reform bill. Sanders…
Senate Roads Bill Passes Second Reading
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--After nearly a year of debate, the South Carolina Senate has passed a road funding plan supported by Republicans. The 30-15 vote Wednesday afternoon doesn't end the road debate. The Senate plan doesn't raise gas taxes, while the…
Carly Fiorina Endorses Ted Cruz
Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina endorsed her one-time rival, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, at a campaign event today.
Clinton & Trump Move Closer to General Election Face-Off
LANSING, Mich. (AP) _ Three more wins for Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, who claimed victory in Michigan, Mississippi and Hawaii Tuesday night. Ted Cruz won the Idaho GOP primary. For the Democrats, Hillary Clinton won Mississippi's primary, but…
Michigan Primary 2016: Why the Stakes Are So High
(ABC News) -- Voters in four states will head to the polls today to pick a presidential nominee. Of these four states, the stakes are significantly higher in Michigan.…
Mitt Romney Records Robocalls for John Kasich, Governor's Campaign Says
Mitt Romney has recorded robocalls to encourage voters to cast ballots for GOP presidential candidate John Kasich, as he did for Kasich's opponent Sen. Marco Rubio.
WATCH: Presidential Hopefuls Snagging Delegates
Lansing, Michigan (WOLO) -- It's round two for the GOP and Democratic Presidential hopefuls as they try to gain as many delegates as they can clinch. Campaign trails are crisscrossing throughout the states as voters head to the polls for…
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Face-Off in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (AP) _ The tone is changing between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. At Sunday night's debate in Flint, Michigan, the two tangled aggressively on issues like trade and Wall Street influence. But Clinton said that…
At Large Open House in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia's area leaders want to hear from you. City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr are set to host an open house this month. They're asking for anyone interested to stop by…
Ben Carson to Lead Christian Voter Group
Ben Carson on Friday announced his next move after effectively ending his presidential campaign: chairing a group focused on getting out the Christian vote in November.
National Politics
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- Decades in the making, Deb Haaland's political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny Jun 5, 2026 6:45 AM EDTFormer U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s political career has been defined by historic milestones
- Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room Jun 5, 2026 6:27 AM EDTAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than ...
- Democrats spar over big tech during debate for coveted congressional district in Manhattan Jun 5, 2026 6:26 AM EDTDemocrats competing over a coveted congressional district in Manhattan have slugged it out during a heated debate
- Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married
- Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei Jun 5, 2026 6:23 AM EDTA Northern Nevada congressional seat that’s open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters’ appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing
- California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged Jun 4, 2026 8:45 PM EDTDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor
- House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders Jun 4, 2026 7:21 PM EDTThe House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy
- Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District Jun 4, 2026 6:35 AM EDTDemocrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District
- Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress Jun 3, 2026 5:08 PM EDTRepublicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress
