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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton call off campaign events because of mass shootings for second time this month, and give statements on the issues exposed
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Trump offers prayers to families involved in ‘horrors we are all watching’
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The state department had suspended an internal review into the former secretary of state in April, to avoid interfering with the FBI’s inquiry
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Got a minute? Trump keeps options open … Cruz to speak at convention … Sanders likely to endorse … FBI director in hotseat … and everything else today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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No one wants to be Donald Trump's veep. What could go wrong?
Richard WolffeIf more evidence is needed that the Republican Party lacks confidence in its candidate, look no further than all the vice presidential prospects begging off
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In an election that has ignited the debate about money and its power over politics, Guardian readers say that campaign finance reform is a critical issue
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In the fourth in a series of election year discussions, Ohioans who have watched the rise and fall of manufacturing are disillusioned by politics as usual – but have no love for Trump
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As Voices of America highlights issues that matter to voters, in North Carolina, talk of helping the middle class feels like an empty promise without a plan
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Hillary Clinton fires up Atlantic City, a hotbed of anger against Donald Trump
Lauren Gambino in Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Comments by Mary Fallin, whose name has been floated as a potential running mate for the Republican, come as candidate says country is divided
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A gathering of politically active older women in Houston, Texas, mourn the absence of civility, dignity and respect in the 2016 election debate
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Republicans won’t let go, even though there are no charges. The Clintons are justified in feeling they are victims of an endless, rightwing campaign
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Women hate Donald Trump, and he's running out of time to fix it
Jessica ValentiHe seems to offend conservative women every time he opens his mouth, cutting himself off from support that should be a given -
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Got a minute? Candidates and officials react to killings of police in Dallas and police killings of black men … presidential campaigns cancel events … calls for unity. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Trump campaign touts first significant fundraising ... Clinton visits failed Trump casino … and everything else you need to know today from the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? President stumps for Clinton … FBI recommends no charges in email inquiry … and everything else today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Got a minute? Trump weaves conspiracy theory … Hillary Clinton’s huge fundraising figures … and everything else you need to know today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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The Republican has said in that past that the Middle East would be more stable if Muammar Gaddafi and Saddam were still in power
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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump responds to the FBI’s findings on Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server
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US president made his first joint appearance on the campaign trail with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee
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The 2016 primary season is finally over ... and what a mess it was. We’ve compiled the worst of the worst, so we can say goodbye to the madness once and for all
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Donald Trump on Friday asked a Turkish man whether he was ‘friend or foe’ during a speech at the Western Conservative Summit in Denver, Colorado
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US attorney general Loretta Lynch spoke on Friday about her regrets regarding the conversation she had with Bill Clinton
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After a woman suggested that the TSA employ veterans to staff airport security stations instead of people wearing ‘heeby jobbies’ – an apparent reference to a hijab – Trump responded: ‘I understand. We are looking at that’
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Chart the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates’ path to the nomination as they rack up delegates with each primary contest
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Donald TrumpDonald TrumpTrump trying to campaign as 'racial healer', says Oklahoma governorComments by Mary Fallin, whose name has been floated as a potential running mate for the Republican, come as candidate says country is divided
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Hillary ClintonHillary ClintonTrump, Clinton and Sanders react to Dallas killings – as it happenedTrump offers prayers to families involved in ‘horrors we are all watching’
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Bernie SandersBernie SandersGreen party's Jill Stein invites Bernie Sanders to take over ticketStein, expected to become the party’s nominee at its August convention, says she has invited Sanders to collaborate: ‘Everything is on the table’
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Ted CruzTed CruzTrump won’t rule out withdrawalGot a minute? Trump keeps options open … Cruz to speak at convention … Sanders likely to endorse … FBI director in hotseat … and everything else today on the campaign trail. By Tom McCarthy
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Bernie Sanders Green party's Jill Stein invites him to take over ticket