Donald Trump

Trump gets his bump while Hillary loses ground

As Mitt Romney locked up the Republican nomination after 14 weeks of contests, he saw his ratings rise as Republican rallied behind their standard bearer, giving him a 4-point bounce and bringing the race against President Obama into a tie.

Bill Clinton responds to Donald Trump: Voters are 'smart enough to figure this out'

On a campaign swing through Puerto Rico Tuesday, the former president was asked by a reporter whether he had any response to Trump's latest attack on Twitter -- alluding to his past infidelities and charging that he was the "worst abuser" of women in U.S. political history.

"No. I think people are smart enough to figure this out without my help," Bill Clinton replied.

Trump on Tuesday used the new ads aired by the pro-Clinton super PAC, Priorities USA, as an opening to needle the former president about his personal conduct.

Jolie is no fan of Trump's Policy on Muslim Refugees

As a 15-year supporter and ambassador of international refugees, the Oscar winner is less than thrilled about Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's approach to tackling the crisis in America.

Obama slams 'anti-intellectual' Trump campaign, saying 'ignorance is not a virtue'

Mr Obama did not specifically name the brash New York real estate developer during his remarks at a Rutgers University graduation ceremony in New Jersey, but it was clear he was referring to the candidate who is running on a slogan of "Make America Great Again!"

The President told students not to pine for an American golden age of years past, saying, "the good old days were not all that good", as he pointed out problems with racial discrimination, poverty and lack of equality for women.

Trump and Clinton win New York primaries

With the majority of votes counted, Mr Trump looks set to extend his lead over rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich.

Meanwhile Democratic hopeful Mrs Clinton, a former senator for New York, is on course for a resounding victory over Brooklyn-born Bernie Sanders.

Wins will put Mrs Clinton and Mr Trump closer to securing their nominations.

With almost 95% of the results in, Mr Trump is leading with just over 60% of the vote while Mrs Clinton has just under 58%.

New York primary results

US election 2016: Donald Trump wins big in Nevada

The billionaire now has three consecutive wins, after victories in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who have been attacking each other this week, are vying for second place.

Party officials said they were looking into reports of double voting and not enough ballots at one caucus site.

Some volunteers also wore clothing in support of Mr Trump, but officials said this was not against the rules.

Trump’s knack for controversy drowning out his rivals

Frustrated GOP candidates trekking across Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina are struggling to be heard.

Trump unveils tax plan that would lower taxes for millions

Trump's plan for an overhaul of the U.S. tax code would eliminate federal income taxes on individuals earning less than $25,000 and married couples earning less than $50,000. He said those individuals would receive "a new one page form to send the IRS saying, 'I win.'"

Trump's plan would also disproportionally benefit wealthy earners by lowering the highest income tax rate from 39.6 percent to 25 percent, and businesses by cutting their tax rate — from major corporations to mom-and-pop shops — to no more than 15 percent.

Donald Trump to unveil tax plan Monday

He says his tax plan will reduce rates for lower and middle-income families as well as corporations, while increasing rates for some, like hedge fund managers who he says don't pay enough.

It's a plan the billionaire businessman has been touting for weeks as he's come under increased scrutiny for failing to outline specific policy platforms as he's risen to the top of GOP polls.

Donald Trump is coming out with another book

Louise Burke, president and publisher of Threshold Editions, made the announcement today, and explained that the currently untitled book, which is scheduled for publication on Oct. 27, will outline how a crippled America could be restored to greatness, according to Trump.