With Pence a favorite, Trump postpones naming running mate

Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick after an attack left scores dead in Nice, France, a decision that raised questions about Trump's selection process. The presumptive GOP nominee had planned to introduce his running mate at a news conference Friday morning in New York, but said on Twitter Thursday evening that he would be postponing the event "in light of the horrible attack."

Anti-Trump movement quashed in Cleveland

The anti-Donald Trump movement was dealt a resounding defeat late Thursday night, as any realistic hopes of keeping the New York billionaire from winning the nomination slipped away with a series of votes in the small but powerful Rules Committee. The effort to stop Trump from clinching the nomination on the first ballot next week was centered on the concept of unbinding all the delegates at the convention to back any candidate they wished.

US Senators Urge South Korea to Take Trump ‘With Grain of Salt’

U.S. and South Korean army soldiers pose on a floating bridge on the Hantan river during a joint military exercise against a possible attack from North Korea, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, Dec. 10, 2015. Republican John McCain and Democrat Robert Menendez write an editorial reasserting America's support for its Asian allies, in spite of past comments made by U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump On the eve of the U.S. Republican convention, two powerful U.S. senators urged South Korea to take any criticisms made by the presumptive party nominee Donald Trump about America's commitment to Asia with "a grain of salt."

France attacker menacing, volatile; jihadist ties a question

A New Hampshire woman is free after serving a three-year prison sentence for luring a co-worker to her apartment in 2012 as a sex offering to her domineering boyfriend, then helping him dispose of the... A New Hampshire woman is free after serving a three-year prison sentence for luring a co-worker to her apartment in 2012 as a sex offering to her domineering boyfriend, then helping him dispose of the co-worker's body... The Western district of the Methodist church has elected an openly gay bishop despite the denomination's ban on same-sex relationships. The Western district of the Methodist church has elected an openly gay bishop despite the denomination's ban on same-sex relationships.

The Latest: Northeastern delegates get the prime RNC seats

The Northeast might not be the most fertile ground for Republican candidates for national office, but New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be front-and-center at next week's Republican National Convention. Delegates from those states will have prime seats to watch billionaire businessman Donald Trump accept the GOP's nomination for president.

The Latest: Gingrich calls for Sharia ban after Nice attack

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is responding to Thursday night's truck attack in France by arguing for the expulsion from the U.S. of any Muslim who believes in Sharia law. The former Georgia congressman said on Fox News Channel's "Hannity" that the U.S. "should frankly test every person here who is of a Muslim background, and if they believe in Sharia, they should be deported.

The Latest: Clinton says ‘we will not be intimidated’

Hillary Clinton says Americans stand "in strong solidarity with the people of France," after a truck attack in Nice, France, adding, "We will not be intimidated." A truck carrying weapons and hand grenades plowed through a group of people celebrating Bastille Day in Nice late Thursday, killing at least 80 people.

Compete America Commends Introduction of H.R. 5801, The Protect and Grow American Jobs Act

Compete America, a coalition of American employers dedicated to ensuring that the United States has the highly skilled workforce it needs to continue to lead the world in innovation and job creation, issued the following statement regarding the introduction of H.R. 5801, the Protect and Grow American Jobs Act, which implements fixes to the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act by Congressmen Darrell Issa and Scott Peters .

Polls: Young voters seek a ‘reset button’ on 2016

Hillary Clinton tops Donald Trump in two new polls of younger voters, but both surveys suggest that many young voters are inclined to choose someone other than the two major party candidates or to stay home entirely on election day. That could be troubling news for Clinton's campaign, despite her overall lead in the group.

Trump’s VP Pick? Anti-Gay Holy Roller

The Indiana governor and culture warrior would balance the ticket with a twice-divorced, proud philanderer at the top-except he legalized discrimination against LGBT people with a law so extreme other GOP states rejected it. In choosing Mike Pence as his running mate, Donald Trump has shored up the GOP's religious base.

Donald Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

WASHINGTON >> Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick Thursday night following a day of rampant speculation, citing the “horrible attack” in Nice, France, that left scores dead. Trump had planned to hold his first event with his yet-to-be-announced running mate this morning in New York.

On key issues, Trump & Pence often disagree

Gov. Mike Pence dodged a question Monday about whether he would be comfortable disagreeing with Donald Trump on the campaign trail though if his past record is any indication, they'll have plenty to disagree about. ABC News reported Thursday afternoon that Trump had offered, and Pence had accepted, a spot as his running mate to Indiana's governor.

Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: ... . FILE - In this July 6, 2016 file photo, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks before introducing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Cincinnati.

Q-pollster: Rubio “on the way to getting the last laugh” in Florida

Republicans in Florida spent weeks trying to convince Marco Rubio to change his mind and run for re-election to the Senate. A new Quinnipiac poll shows that they knew what they were talking about.

Democrats attack Ayotte over donation from troubled college

Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire has come under fire for accepting donations from a for-profit college company being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice. Ayotte, who is in facing Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan in one of the country's most competitive U.S. Senate races, returned the $8,000 in donations from San Diego-based Bridgepoint Education Inc., last month after her campaign said that she learned of the company's problems.

Contenders on standby as Trump nears VP decision

In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: ... . FILE - In this July 6, 2016 file photo, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks before introducing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Cincinnati.

Trump nears VP decision, some signs point to Pence

Donald Trump is on the verge of picking his vice presidential running mate, with top contenders told to expect a decision as early as Thursday afternoon. On Trump's shortlist: Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, according to people familiar with the candidate's thinking.