Trump considering a retired general as VP

After weeks of focusing on a group of current and former elected officials in his search for a running mate, Donald Trump is increasingly intrigued by the idea of tapping retired Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn in order to project strength and know-how on national security, according to four people familiar with the vetting process.

Nation-Now 27 mins ago 8:36 p.m.Bob Corker campaigns with Donald Trump

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker met privately with Donald Trump for a second time Tuesday and then joined the presumptive GOP presidential candidate at a campaign rally in North Carolina amid speculation that Trump is close to picking his vice presidential running mate. "I wasn't going to say anything - I just came to visit," Corker told the cheering crowd as he strolled onto the stage alongside Trump at the campaign event in Raleigh.

Democrats see danger signs in states where Clinton has not fully engaged

Julie Downey, 18, working at a Mediterranean bistro in St. Clair Shores, Mich., plans to vote for Trump but said choosing between him and Clinton "is like finding the shiniest turd." Hillary Clinton's campaign strategists look at the general-election map and see a bounty of electoral college votes that are hers for the taking: in Florida and Virginia, Colorado and Nevada - all places where Donald Trump has badly damaged his standing with nonwhites and women.

Lawmakers turned over gifts after trip

Lawmakers who took a trip secretly funded by the government of Azerbaijan turned over jade earrings, tea sets, silk scarves, woven rugs and other gifts to the government after a watchdog report called the trip improper. The list of gifts returned to the General Services Administration , which was obtained by The Hill through a Freedom of Information Act request, fills in more details about the trip to a 2013 conference in the Azerbaijan capital of Baku.

Russian groups accused of hacking Democratic computers, seeking research on Trump

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Washington - Hackers affiliated with the Russian government have been tapping into the files of the Democratic National Committee for nearly a year, targeting in particular the party's opposition research about Donald Trump, officials say. DNC officials on Tuesday confirmed the break-in, which was first reported by The Washington Post.