Trump takes in $51 million, takes potential VP’s on tour

Celebrating new success in fundraising, Donald Trump says he took in $51 million for his campaign and allied Republicans in recent weeks, a huge jump from his previously lackluster figures though still well shy of Hillary Clinton's money machine. Trump also appeared to be moving closer to choosing a vice presidential running mate Wednesday, though two senators who had been under consideration said, "No, thanks."

Corker Votes To Advance Legislation Deterring Sanctuary Cities

Senator Bob Corker issued the following statement Wednesday after voting to advance the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act and the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act , which is known as "Kate's Law." The two bills would withhold certain federal funds from cities and counties that prevent local law enforcement officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities and impose mandatory prison terms for illegal immigrants convicted of major felonies or who have been deported but repeatedly enter the country illegally, respectively.

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.

Trump’s VP finalists include Christie, Gingrich

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could announce his running mate pick before the party's convention to help drum up excitement heading into Cleveland, a source familiar with the process told CNN. Trump, who has repeatedly said his choice for vice president was down to as few as four candidates though sources tell CNN the list is closer to seven, and his aides had previously said the pick would likely be announced at the convention.

Christie, Gingrich for Veep?

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump could announce his running mate pick before the party's convention to help drum up excitement heading into Cleveland, a source familiar with the process told CNN. Trump, who has repeatedly said his choice for vice president was down to as few as four candidates, and his aides had previously said the pick would likely be announced at the convention.

Trumpa s VP Finalists Include Christie, Gingrich

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich are among the finalists to be Donald Trump's running mate, sources confirmed to CNN on Thursday. Christie - a former Trump rival turned top defender - has received the official paperwork for the vetting process, according to a source with knowledge of events.

WashPost: Newt, Chris Christie Top Trump VP Choices

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is emerging as the leading vice presidential candidate for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie running a close second, according to news reports. But more than a half-dozen other contenders remain in contention as the Trump campaign officially begins the vetting process, The Washington Post reports , based on conversations with "five people with knowledge of the process."

GOP senator: Something ‘very, very good’ can come from Brexit vote

Bob Corker GOP senator: Something 'very, very good' can come from Brexit vote GOP senators: Brexit vote a wake-up call Bipartisan gun measure survives test vote MORE , the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said Sunday something "very, very good" can come from Britain's decision to leave the European Union. "I'd be less than honest if I didn't say this creates for me some anticipation and a degree of excitement in that if seeing what has happened there can cause Western civilization if you will to realize that the direction we're going is not a good direction," the Tennessee Republican said on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday.

Senate Nears Vote on Guns After Sen. Chris Murphy’s 15-Hour Filibuster

The Senate's plans to debate a spending bill for the Justice Department went out the window June 15, as Sen. Chris Murphy took the floor, beginning what turned into a 15-hour filibuster. Murphy launched the talk-a-thon to protest the Senate's lack of movement on legislation to curb gun violence.

Donald Trump Is Correct To Hit – La Raza’ Judge For Latino Identity Politics

Those words were spoken by Newt Gingrich - a man believed to be on Donald Trump's Vice Presidential shortlist - during an interview on "Fox News Sunday." The controversy erupted when Trump told CNN's Jake Tapper that Gonzalo Curiel - the judge in the Trump University class action lawsuit - might not give him a fair shake because of the judge's connection to Mexican political activism.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in Puerto Rico's Democratic presidential primary on Sunday, putting her within striking distance of capturing her party's nomination. After a blowout victory Saturday in the U.S. Virgin Islands and a decisive win in the U.S. territory, Clinton is now less than 30 delegates short of the 2,383 needed to win the nomination, according to an Associated Press count.