Obama endorsement of Clinton imminent

On the verge of endorsing Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to Bernie Sanders' historic candidacy for presidency with an Oval Office meeting aimed at unifying the Democratic Party for a general election brawl with Donald Trump. Sanders, the runner-up for the Democratic nomination, was heading Thursday to the White House under intense pressure to drop out and clear the way for Clinton.

Bernie Sanders under pressure to quit as Democrats look to unite

Bernie Sanders vowed to fight on for a political revolution but showed signs he would bow to the inevitable and bring his insurgent effort to a close. Under mounting pressure from Democratic leaders to abandon his presidential campaign, Bernie Sanders returned home to Vermont on Wednesday following dispiriting losses to Hillary Clinton.

Sanders heads to D.C. as California pollsters try to explain his resounding loss

JUNE 08: Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders prepares to board a flight from Los Angeles back to Vermont on June 8, 2016 in Los Angeles, California The Democratic primary battle is shifting from the ballot box to the halls of power in the nation's capital as President Barack Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid take their best shot at cajoling Sen. Bernie Sanders to leave the race. Even as the renegade lawmaker and his rapidly shrinking campaign staff try to figure out how they lost California so badly, Sanders is heading to the White House Thursday as perhaps the most dangerous man in Democratic politics.

The Latest: Clinton says Trump acting like a ‘demagogue’

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump smiles as supporters cheer during a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is seen through the teleprompter as he speaks at the Trump National Golf Club Westchester, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif. President Barack Obama waves as he walks from the Oval Office to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 8, 2016, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

AP Interview: Clinton says Trump behaving like a demagogue

Hillary Clinton opened her general election campaign against Donald Trump on Wednesday by accusing him of behaving like a "demagogue," likening his attacks on judges, the media, his opponents and their families to dark moments in the world's history. "It's classic behavior by a demagogue," she said in an telephone interview with the Associated Press.

Bernie Sanders ponders the future of his campaign: Bernie Sanders in the news

Bernie Sanders, shown here at a campaign rally in Santa Maria, California on May 28, is considering his next step. Despite Sen. Bernie Sanders' vow to fight for the Democratic presidential nomination all the way to the party convention, "the end could be approaching," The New York Times reports.

Bernie Sanders Supporters in Congress Turn Focus to Party Unity

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders pauses during an election night rally at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California, U.S., on June 7, 2016. While Bernie Sanders vowed on Tuesday night to continue the "very, very steep fight" for the Democratic nomination, some of his congressional supporters - recognizing Hillary Clinton's primary victory - are instead turning their attention to how the Vermont Senator can unify and influence the party outside the nomination.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are beginning the big battle over Bernie Sanders supporters

The presumptive presidential nominees from both major parties are fighting to win over the supporters of an insurgent candidate who won significant popular support but fell short of the delegates needed to clinch the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, and Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, made appeals Tuesday night to supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has vowed to fight on for the Democratic nomination.

Clinton Dedicates Historic ‘Milestone’ To Supporters

JUNE 7: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives onstage during a primary night rally at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, June 7, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Clinton has secured enough delegates and commitments from superdelegates to become the Democratic Party's presumptive presidential nominee.

2Clinton seizes historic primary win

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at her Brooklyn headquarters June 7. She thanked supporters and said that rival Donald Trump is "trying to wall off Americans from each other." NEW YORK - Powered by a strong showing in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.

Clinton seizes historic primary win

Powered by a strong showing in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump. Clinton cruised to easy victories in three of the six state contests on Tuesday - including delegate-rich New Jersey.

Sanders ‘disappointed’ and ‘upset’ at news of Clinton’s win

Bernie Sanders supporters wave signs during a campaign rally at Crissy Field in San Francisco, California, on Monday, June 6, 2016. Bernie Sanders supporters wave signs during a campaign rally at Crissy Field in San Francisco, California, on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary

Claiming her place in history, Hillary Clinton declared victory Tuesday night in her bruising battle for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party and casting herself as the beneficiary of generations who fought for equality. "This campaign is about making sure there are no ceilings, no limits on any of us," Clinton said during an emotional rally in Brooklyn, eight years to the day after she ended her first failed White House run.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton split

Eight years to the day after she conceded the hard-fought Democratic primary to Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton has achieved her long-awaited goal of becoming the first female presidential nominee of a major party. But the primary season isn't over yet -- voters are going to the polls in six states for the final Super Tuesday contest.