Author: Jill Colvin
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Suddenly unsure on immigration, Trump trying to clear it up
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — It’s been the driving issue of Donald Trump’s campaign. Build a wall along the southern border. Make Mexico pay for it. And expel everyone living in the U.S. illegally with the help of a “deportation force.” Ten weeks before the election, however, buffeted by conflicting advice from aides and advisers, Trump…
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Trump calls for ‘extreme vetting’ of immigration applicants
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Donald Trump called Monday for “extreme” ideological vetting of immigrants seeking admission to the United States, vowing to significantly overhaul the country’s screening process and block those who sympathize with extremist groups or don’t embrace American values. “Those who do not believe in our Constitution, or who support bigotry and hatred, will…
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Trump ends standoff with Ryan, strains to fix split GOP
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan late Friday, ending a four-day standoff between the GOP’s most powerful men that exposed deepening concerns about the New York billionaire’s presidential candidacy. Ryan, like other top Wisconsin Republicans, did not attend Trump’s evening appearance in their state. Having refused to endorse the speaker…
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Thunderous boos for Cruz for refusing to endorse Trump
CLEVELAND — Stubbornly undercutting calls for Republican unity, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump Wednesday night as he addressed the GOP convention, ignoring thunderous boos from furious delegates as he encouraged Americans to simply “vote your conscience” in November. In a surreal moment, Trump unexpectedly walked into the arena just as Cruz…
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Trump presents ‘partner’ Pence, but no doubt who’s the star
NEW YORK — Donald Trump presented running mate Mike Pence to the nation Saturday, hailing the Indiana governor as his “first choice” and “my partner in the campaign.” But he left no doubt in a sometimes awkward event that Pence’s role will surely be as sidekick to the businessman-turned-reality-star-turned-politician at the top of the ticket.…
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Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice presidential pick following a day of rampant speculation, citing the “horrible attack” in Nice, France, that left scores dead. Trump had planned to hold his first event with his yet-to-be-named running mate Friday morning in New York. He announced the change of plans Thursday…
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Trump backtracks on question of punishing women for abortion
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said Wednesday that women who get an abortion should receive “some form of punishment” if it is ever outlawed, drawing swift condemnation from activists on both sides of the divisive social issue. Within hours, Trump’s campaign sought to take back his comments in two separate…