Poll: Clinton, Trump Tied Nationwide Going Into Conventions

NEW YORK - The race for president is a dead heat with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tied with voters nationwide heading into the two parties' conventions, according to a new poll. The CBS News/NY Times poll out Thursday shows both candidates each getting the support of 40 percent of registered voters nationwide.

Donald Trump releases speakers list for GOP convention – and one person is noticeably missing

Donald Trump has released the speaking list for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, and one major figure is noticeably missing. he list, sent out Thursday morning, omitted Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana, a potential running mate who met with the presumptive Republican presidential nominee privately on Wednesday, heightening speculation that he could be selected as Trump's choice for vice president.

Clinton vows to expand Obama’s immigration executive actions

Clinton vows to expand Obama's immigration executive actions Hillary Clinton will announce Thursday her plans to expand President Obama's executive actions on immigration. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/29ECzVI Clinton will address the LULAC National Convention and Exposition in Washington on Thursday, where "she will discuss her plans to keep families together.

.com | Trump and family meet with final VP candidates

Indianapolis Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement. Trump posted on Twitter on Wednesday evening that he would reveal his choice at 11:00 on Friday in Manhattan.

Trump seeks $10 million in damages from former campaign aide

In this April 3, 2016 file photo, Corey Lewandowski talks to a member of the media at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Wis. The Associated Press reported last month that Trump requires nearly everyone in his campaign and businesses to sign legally binding nondisclosure agreements prohibiting them from releasing any confidential or disparaging information about the real estate mogul, his family or his companies.

Gingrich on being VP: ‘Do you want a two-pirate ticket?’

In the final 36 hours of the vice presidential guessing game, a top contender appeared on national television to argue why his main competitor was better. "I don't know if I should say this, but it's so much fun that I'm going to," Newt Gingrich, one of Donald Trump's finalists, said on "Hannity" on Fox News.

Polls in 3 crucial states show Trump improving

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are deadlocked in the crucial swing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida, according to new polls showing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee gaining strength on his Democratic rival because of doubts about her honesty. Surveys from Quinnipiac University show the two candidates statistically tied in the states going into their party conventions in Cleveland and Philadelphia this month.

Donald Trump and family meet with VP finalists

Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement. He began Wednesday with breakfast at the residence of one, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Wednesday morning, a day after the pair campaigned together in the state.

Poll: In tumultuous summer, young Americans in a dour mood

SAN FRANCISCO >> In a summer of political and racial tumult, young Americans are in a dour mood: pessimistic about the fairness of their economic system, questioning the greatness of the United States and deeply skeptical of the way the nation picks its leaders. A new poll of young people between the ages of 18 and 30 finds that an overwhelming 90 percent think the two-party political system has real - though fixable - problems or that it is "seriously broken."

Pence = Koch Brothers

With Trump's VP nominee search apparently narrowed to Newt Gingrich, Chris Christie, and now Indiana GOP governor Mike Pence, you only need to remember one thing: . For a campaign struggling to gain ground against Clinton's fundraising advantage, the quickest way for Donald Trump to access $1-2 billion is for him to put Mike Pence on the ticket.

Gingrich is a vice-presidential finalist, but his last campaign is still millions in debt

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich leaves after a closed-door meeting in March with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Washington. As Newt Gingrich vies for the chance to be Donald Trump's running mate, he is still dealing with a financial mess left over from his ill-fated presidential run four years ago.

With decision near, Trump meets with potential running mates

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves the Indiana governor's residence with Gov. Mike Pence, who is in the running to be Trump's vice presidential pick. Donald Trump stoked intense speculation about his narrowing search for a running mate Wednesday as he met privately with the apparent finalists here in Indianapolis, the culmination of a months-long, frequently televised talent contest now approaching its season finale.

Bernie Sanders Told His Supporters To Get Behind Hillary Clinton, And They’re Doing It

After Bernie Sanders endorsed Democratic primary opponent Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, die-hard fans of the senator threatened that they wouldn't be as willing to transfer their allegiances to the presumptive nominee. But for all the talk of Sanders supporters moving to the Green Party, staying home or even voting for GOP candidate Donald Trump instead, already some of his backers are lining up behind Clinton.

The Latest: Coats says Trump hasn’t made up his mind on VP

In this photo taken March 14, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie introduced him at a plane-side rally in an aircraft hanger at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio. Christie would give Trump a well-known running mate who's quietly become an expert on Trump's unusual presidential campaign operation.

The Latest: Clinton calls for ‘better listening,’ empathy

In this photo taken March 14, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump shakes hands with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie after Christie introduced him at a plane-side rally in an aircraft hanger at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, Ohio. Christie would give Trump a well-known running mate who's quietly become an expert on Trump's unusual presidential campaign operation.

Former Sen. Evan Bayh kicks off comeback bid for his old seat

Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee, which is frightening.We must make sure his hateful rhetoric does not even... Sign if you agree: Presidents do not stop working in the final year of their term. Neither should the Senate.