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Trump opens Wyoming campaign office
The Trump campaign announced Wednesday that Bonnie Foster will lead the Casper office and be the state's campaign director. Foster, a longtime leader in the local and state Republican Party, will be responsible for recruiting volunteers who can call voters in Wyoming, Colorado and elsewhere.
Pence: Trump’s Mexico meeting could set up immigration talks
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence predicted Wednesday that Donald Trump's meeting with Mexican President Enrique Pea Nieto could help set the stage for immigration talks between the two nations at some point, and called it "the beginning of a conversation." "Well, I think it's going to be a meeting between two leaders.
Trump will be ‘presidential’ in Mexico, campaign manager says
"It's a decisive presidential move. He wants to establish a conversation with a neighboring country, a leader.
Trump’s deportation waffle highlights campaign weaknesses
Donald Trump and his aides used to say that voters didn't care about the nitty-gritty of policy details. But now those details are tripping up his campaign.
Trumpa s deportation waffle highlights campaign weaknesses
Donald Trump and his aides used to say that voters didn't care about the nitty-gritty of policy details. But now those details are tripping up his campaign.
Senate hopeful won’t say if OK with Trump having nuke codes
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Young speaks after receiving the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. Indiana's Senate campaign has gained national prominence as Republicans try to hold onto the open seat also being sought by former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh.
Pence Defends Trump’s Response to Nykea Aldridge Shooting
Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence on Sunday defended his running mate Donald Trump's controversial response to the "unimaginable" shooting death of Nykea Aldridge, cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade. During an interview with CNN's Jake Tappe r, Pence said "Donald Trump has a plain-spoken way about him."
Top StoryTrump plans detailed immigration talk as questions remain
Donald Trump says he'll deliver a detailed speech Wednesday on his proposal to crack down on illegal immigration - but it's anyone's guess what he will say. The announcement came late Sunday in a tweet by the Republican presidential nominee after days of wavering - and at least one canceled speech - on a question central to his campaign: Whether he would, as he said in November, use a "deportation force" to eject the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.
Donald Trump’s immigration waffle: Will speech clear up wavering deportation policy?
Donald Trump says he'll deliver a detailed speech Wednesday on his proposal to crack down on illegal immigration -- but it's anyone's guess what he will say. The announcement came late Sunday in a tweet by the Republican presidential nominee after days of wavering -- and at least one canceled speech -- on a question central to his campaign: Whether he would, as he said in November, use a "deportation force" to eject the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.
Trump plans detailed immigration talk as questions remain
" Donald Trump says he'll deliver a detailed speech on his proposal to crack down on illegal immigration on Wednesday in Arizona " but it's anyone's guess what he might say. The announcement came late Sunday in a tweet by the GOP presidential nominee after days of wavering " and at least one canceled speech " on a question central to his campaign: Whether he would, as he said in November, use a "deportation force" to eject the estimated 11 million people in the U.S. illegally.
Trump to discuss immigration stance
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Sunday he'll be making a speech on illegal immigration on Wednesday in Arizona, after a week of speculation that he might be softening his hard-line promise to deport 11 million people living in the United States illegally.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll speak Wednesday on immigration
Republican vice presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, center, talks with Christie Aldana, far left, her daughter Chloe Aldana, and husband Hector Aldana at Millie's Diner in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. Pence made the unplanned stop during breakfast hours.
The Latest: Pence sidesteps questions on gun trafficking
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is sidestepping questions about the flow of guns into Illinois from his state as the U.S. presidential campaign delves into the issue of Chicago violence. The Republican vice presidential nominee would not answer direct questions Sunday about guns from Indiana coming into Chicago during CNN's "State of the Union" show.
Trump delivers hard-edged immigration speech in Iowa
Trump delivers hard-edged immigration speech in Iowa Trump's appearance follows a week in which he indicated a possible "softening" of his immigration stance. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2bOE1su Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump welcomes the family of Sarah Root, who was killed by immigrant in the United States illegally, onto the stage at Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride Aug. 27, 2016.
The week in politics
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with residents as he tours a flood-affected area in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, August 23. The Red Cross said the catastrophic flooding is the worst to hit the state since Hurricane Sandy four years ago. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump meets with the Republican Leadership Initiative at Trump Tower in New York on Thursday, August 25. To his right is former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson.
Mike Pence Carves Familiar Path Across Swing States for Donald Trump
With 73 days left until the November election, strategizing the daily movements of Donald Trump and Mike Pence - from their campaign stops to their fundraisers - would seem to be key for the GOP duo in their comeback bid to cut into Hillary Clinton's lead in the polls . But after a week in which Trump questionably spent days in Austin, Texas, and Jackson, Mississippi, the schedules of the running mates are under scrutiny with new campaign manager Kellyanne Conway indicating that the newly installed brass would not have made the same decisions.
Presidential candidates capitalize on the ever-powerful ‘religious vote’
Republican Donald Trump has told conservative evangelical pastors in Florida that his presidency would preserve "religious liberty" and reverse what he insists is a government-enforced muzzling of Christians. The same afternoon, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine praised another, more liberal group of black church leaders in Louisiana for their "progressive values that are the values of Scripture," and he urged them to see Hillary Clinton as a kindred spirit.
Brush up on election law before you vote
The answer depends on whom you are talking to. In doing the research for this column, I learned a lot.
Trump speaks without teleprompter at fundraising dinner in Stateline
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Thursday, July 21, 2016.