Bernie Sanders makes final pitch before N.J., Calif. primaries

With the primary season near its end, a defiant Bernie Sanders declared Saturday that the Democratic presidential process should not be decided by party leaders and elected officials, predicting a contested summer convention against rival Hillary Clinton. Speaking to reporters three days before the California primary, Sanders showed few signs of surrender, vowing to take his bid to the Philadelphia convention in July.

Colorado’s 2016 primary will be June 28

Colorado's 2016 primary ballot will feature six Republican challengers to Democratic Senator Michael Bennet , as well as a write-in primary challenger to Second Congressioal District Democrat Jared Polis. Other candidates will be vying for State Board of Education and CU Regent, but none in Boulder County.

Hillary Clinton is taking aim at Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump in California

Hillary Clinton fought on two fronts in California on Saturday as she sought to wrap up her battle with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, taking aim at him and at Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, with attacks on their immigration stances. Both Clinton and Sanders campaigned across California, stopping in immigrant communities, big cities and the agricultural heartland on the final weekend before Tuesday's primary in the nation's biggest state.

Democratic leaders take aim at Trump at Minnesota convention

Leaders of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party took aim at likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at their state convention Saturday and warned that divisions among Democrats could hurt the party in the November elections. Hundreds of leaders, party activists and elected officials gathered for the one-day convention in Minneapolis, the Star Tribune reported.

Sanders hints at contested convention

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday vowed to continue his fight for the Democratic nomination beyond the primary season, telling reporters at a news conference in Los Angeles that he plans to go after Hillary Clinton's superdelegates. Clinton currently has 2,313 total delegates -- 1,769 of which are pledged and 544 of which are superdelegates -- and she is expected to cross the 2,383-delgate threshold in the next few days to clinch the nomination.

Portman: It’s ‘wrong’ for Trump to talk about judge’s ethnicity

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sen. Rob Portman blasted Donald Trump for making personal, racially tinged verbal attacks against a federal judge. Trump has issued a litany of attacks on U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is overseeing two class-action lawsuits against Trump University in San Diego.

Beyond California, Sanders signaling post-primary future

In this June 1, 2016 photo, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks during a campaign rally at the Cubberley Community Center in Palo Alto, Calif. With the end of the primaries looming, Bernie Sanders is focused on victory in California yet offering signals about what he will do next to shape the party's platform at the convention, help down-ballot Democrats and defeat Donald Trump.

Warren slams Trump, calls him ‘fraudster-in-chief’Jun 4, 2016,

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is once again taking aim at Donald Trump, calling him a "fraudster-in-chief" whose top goal is lining his own pockets. The Massachusetts Democrat and enthusiastic critic of the Republican presidential hopeful used a speech at the Massachusetts Democratic Party's state convention Saturday to zero in on Trump University.

Pelosi Not Yet Saying if She’s Endorsing Clinton or Sanders

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi isn't saying yet whether she endorses Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nominee, and has hinted she won't say who she supports before her home state's primary on Tuesday. "I will make an endorsement, and I'll decide when that is," the California Democrat told reporters in San Francisco in May, reports The Hill.

‘Pharma Bro’ slapped with another charge

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, N.Y., filed a new indictment against Shrkeli and his former attorney Evan Greebel for attempting to defraud potential investors of his former drug company, Retrophin Inc. Shkreli last month announced his support for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton, tweeting that people who do not like Trump "are jealous, stupid and poor! don't make me laugh! and if you are employed by media you are worthless." Both Shkreli and Greebel were arrested last December after being accused of taking stock from one company to pay debts related to other business dealings.

Ronald Reagan Was Once Donald Trump

In an election cycle that has brought unending surprises, let it be said that one time-honored tradition has been upheld: the Republican presidential contenders' quadrennial tug-of-war to seize the mantle of Ronald Reagan. John Kasich, gesturing toward the Air Force One on display at the Reagan-library debate, said, "I think I actually flew on this plane with Ronald Reagan when I was a congressman."

Hudson County sheriff has two rivals to lead department in primary Tuesday

A North Bergen woman and a veteran law enforcement officer are both challenging current Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari in an election race to lead the department. Schillari, who has worked in law enforcement for 38 years, is seeking his third term in office.

Clinton says Trump has ‘lowered the bar’ regarding protests

Hillary Clinton said Friday that Donald Trump has "lowered the bar" with regard to keeping the peace at his rallies and creating an environment that encourages dialogue. The likely Democratic nominee for president said in an interview with CNN that the presumptive Republican nominee has "set a very bad example" for not condemning the violence that is increasingly associated with his rallies, whether by his own supporters or his opponents.

Trump’s reluctant backers: Republicans falling in line

He's finally got Paul Ryan's endorsement, but many officials in Donald Trump's new wave of supporters remain reluctant backers at best. Leaders who have pledged their backing still aren't wholly satisfied with his temperament, policies or readiness for the White House.

Top Kansas education official predicts resolution to funding dispute without school closure

The state's top education official predicted Friday the Legislature and governor will resolve an impasse with the Supreme Court over education funding ahead of a deadline that could result in the closure of schools. Still, Education Commissioner Randy Watson told educators the Kansas State Department of Education will work to provide information to school districts and he acknowledged the fear among teachers and administrators.