Ryan shifts toward unity with Trump after meeting
House Speaker Paul Ryan moves toward backing Donald Trump as GOP nominee saying he is encouraged after a 45 minute meeting. He called Trump a warm genuine person and said they will dig into policy to find common ground and unify the party against Democrats.
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Clinton narrows focus amid general election push
Clinton moves toward center aligning strategy to win moderates and independents in key battlegrounds. She highlights policy depth to contrast with Trump while a $130 million Priorities USA ad campaign targets swing states.
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Sanders faces choice between influence and insurrection
In West Virginia and Indiana Bernie Sanders narrows his path to the nomination while Clinton builds a delegate lead. Analysts say his aim is to leverage influence to push party reforms without derailing the campaign. He attacks Clinton on Iraq votes and Wall Street ties as Trump cheers.
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Budget Deadlock Deepens as Lawmakers Clash
The Associated Press reports a budget stalemate intensifying as lawmakers trade demands and threats, delaying funding decisions. Key figures from both parties remain at odds over spending priorities, with observers fearing effects on public services.
Republicans Probe DC Budget Autonomy Authority
House Republicans examined whether the District of Columbia can spend local tax dollars without Congress approval after a judge backed the citys budget autonomy law. Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged not to send this years budget to Congress while Speaker Paul Ryan and others question DCs authority. The oversight hearing was led by Rep. Mark Meadows.
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Hastert accepts fate. will not appeal hush-money case
Former U S House Speaker Dennis Hastert will not appeal his conviction or 15 month prison term connected to sexual abuse of students as a high school wrestling coach in Illinois. His attorney Thomas Green said no to an appeal, meaning he must report to prison next.
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