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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Politics

Corey Lewandowski answered reporters’ questions after his candidate, Donald J. Trump, received Ben Carson’s endorsement in Palm Beach, Fla., this month.
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Corey Lewandowski answered reporters’ questions after his candidate, Donald J. Trump, received Ben Carson’s endorsement in Palm Beach, Fla., this month.

His formal arrest was detailed in a police report that cited new security-camera images showing Mr. Lewandowski pulling a reporter out of his way after Mr. Trump spoke in Florida on March 8.

Donald J. Trump greeting supporters on Tuesday during a campaign event Janesville, Wis.
Joshua Lott for The New York Times

Donald J. Trump greeting supporters on Tuesday during a campaign event Janesville, Wis.

Mr. Trump, the anti-establishment voice, kicked off his quest at a rally in Janesville, the hometown of Speaker Paul D. Ryan — the button-downed, clean-cut steward of the G.O.P.

First Draft

Donald Trump, Revoking a Vow, Says He Won’t Support Another G.O.P. Nominee

Asked at a forum hosted by CNN if he still pledged to support the nominee if someone else wins, Donald J. Trump said, “No, I don’t anymore,” and added he had not been treated fairly.

Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz Creates a Headache for Talk Radio Hosts

With the Republican candidates tearing each other apart, big-name conservative hosts are navigating how to address Mr. Trump’s candidacy without alienating listeners.

With the New York Presidential Primary, the Circus Is Coming Home

On April 19, where else would you see a New Yorker go up against a New Yorker for the right to go up against, very possibly, a New Yorker?

People walked past the closed General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant in Janesville, Wis., on Monday.
Joshua Lott for The New York Times

People walked past the closed General Motors Janesville Assembly Plant in Janesville, Wis., on Monday.

Janesville, Wis., where Donald J. Trump’s campaign will be holding a rally, has been the site of political and economic upheaval in recent decades. Here is a bit of background.

Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., in March.
Eric Thayer for The New York Times

Donald J. Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., in March.

Endorsements have piled up as the Republican and Democratic fields have been whittled. Have you been paying attention? Test your knowledge.

Graphic: Rubio’s Exit Leaves Trump With an Open Path to 1,237 Delegates

An interactive delegate calculator that lets you simulate how the 2016 Republican nomination could unfold.

Graphic: Clinton’s Growing Delegate Lead Is Nearly Unbeatable

An interactive delegate calculator that lets you simulate how the 2016 Democratic nomination could unfold.

Graphic: 2016 Delegate Count and Primary Results

The 2016 primaries and caucuses have begun. See results and upcoming primary dates.

A supporter outside the venue where Donald Trump spoke in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Travis Dove for The New York Times

A supporter outside the venue where Donald Trump spoke in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The days before primaries and caucuses are intense — and often emotional — for voters and candidates alike. We’re following the campaigns to capture that drama.

Photographs by Chad Batka for The New York Times

Of the People

Americans share their hopes, fears and frustrations in interviews from the campaign trail.

Newest Policyholders Under Health Law Are Sicker and Costlier to Insurers

To the Obama administration, the new data is seen as evidence that there has been pent-up demand for the policy signed into law by the president.

First Draft

John Kasich Criticizes Donald Trump’s Knowledge of Foreign Policy

Expanding on his contention that neither Mr. Trump nor Senator Ted Cruz can win in November, Mr. Kasich also warned that the Republican presidential nominee could put control of the House and Senate at risk.

First Draft

Hillary Clinton Accuses Donald Trump’s Campaign of ‘Inciting Violent Behavior’

Mrs. Clinton said an episode in which Mr. Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, grabbed a reporter was part of a broader campaign of “aggressive behavior.”

Republican Senator Meets With Garland, and Urges Colleagues to Follow

Senator Mark S. Kirk of Illinois chastised other members of his party and called President Obama’s Supreme Court pick “one of the most eminent judges in the country.”

Lew Defends Sanctions, but Cautions on Overuse

Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew on Wednesday will hail the success of economic sanctions against Iran and others, but warn against their overuse.

First Draft

Omarosa Manigault Says Donald Trump Might Have to Tell Corey Lewandowski, ‘You’re Fired’

You didn’t hear this from the candidate, but Ms. Manigault, a stalwart supporter of Mr. Trump’s campaign and a former contestant on “The Apprentice,”, said that Mr. Trump would likely dismiss Mr. Lewandowski, his campaign manager, if he fails to win the Wisconsin primary.

Supreme Court Hints at Way to Avert Tie on Birth Control Mandate

Less than a week after oral arguments, the court called for supplemental briefs in an unusually elaborate order that seemed to envision new federal regulations.

Climate Policy’s Advocates Take Page From Same-Sex Marriage Playbook

Environmentalists started a campaign, like one used before the Supreme Court’s gay rights ruling last year, to win backing for President Obama’s effort to cut greenhouse gases from coal plants.

First Draft

Hillary Clinton Focuses on Gun Violence in Courting Wisconsin Blacks

With the Wisconsin primary approaching, Hillary Clinton reached out to one of her most loyal constituencies, speaking passionately to African-American parents about the gun violence and clashes with the police that have plagued their communities.

First Draft

Donald Trump Is Bringing Message of Jobs and Trade to Paul Ryan’s Hometown

Donald J. Trump will hold a rally in Janesville, Wis., House Speaker Paul D. Ryan’s hometown, on Tuesday afternoon. The state, which has seen its middle class hit hard by the decline in manufacturing jobs, could prove fertile ground for Mr. Trump.

No Guns Allowed at Republican Convention, Secret Service Says

The decision for the event in Cleveland in July neutralized an effort by gun rights advocates to pressure candidates to pick a side on the issue.

Shaping Health Policy for Millions, and Still Treating Some on the Side

Dr. Patrick H. Conway, chief medical officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, keeps one foot on the front lines as he works to improve the health system.

Nuclear Materials Remain Vulnerable to Theft, Despite U.S.-Led Effort

As President Obama gathers leaders for his last Nuclear Security Summit, tons of materials that terrorists could use to make small nuclear devices or dirty bombs remain vulnerable to theft.

Simmering for Decades, Anger About Trade Boils Over in ’16 Election

Bashing trade deals has proved a winning strategy for Donald Trump, but economists mostly agree they have benefited American households significantly.

Economic Scene

Nafta May Have Saved Many Autoworkers’ Jobs

There is a good case to be made that without Nafta, there might not be much left of Detroit at all. A wall of tariffs against Mexico would probably do more harm than good.

The Upshot

Bernie Sanders Faces Tougher Terrain After a Big Week

Hillary Clinton’s delegate advantage seems likelier to grow over the rest of the contests than to shrink.

CNN Hires David Gregory as Political Analyst as 2016 Campaign Heats Up

Mr. Gregory, the former “Meet the Press” host, will focus on “New Day” for the network, which also hired Angela Rye, formerly of the Congressional Black Caucus, as a commentator.

Ted Cruz Blames Donald Trump and ‘Henchmen’ for Tabloid Report of Affairs

The Texas senator, dismissing a National Enquirer article as “garbage,” insisted that it was peddled by his campaign rival through close allies.

Who Is Running for President?

Two Democrats and three Republicans are still in the running for their party’s 2016 presidential nomination.

Fact Checks of the 2016 Election

The New York Times will be checking assertions made throughout the 2016 presidential campaign.

Latest Primary Results

Live election results.

Graphic: Which Presidential Candidates Are Winning the Money Race

See how the latest fund-raising numbers from the campaigns and outside groups stack up.

How Jeb Bush Spent $130 Million Running for President With Nothing to Show for It

The Bush campaign and the “super PAC” supporting it burned through an unrivaled war chest over seven months. Here is where some of that money went.

Lens Blog

Six Photographers’ View of the Campaign Trail

Six New York Times photographers have blanketed the early presidential campaign states during the last three weeks, challenged by carefully constructed stagecraft.

Latest Primary Results

Live election results.

Graphic: Which States Trump, Cruz and Rubio Need to Win

After the Iowa caucuses, the paths to the nomination diverge for the three leading candidates.

Where the Candidates Stand on 2016’s Biggest Issues

See what the candidates are saying about gun control, immigration and more, and how their positions align with the American people.

Presidential Election 2016

Here’s the latest news and analysis of the candidates and issues shaping the presidential race.

Resurrection: How New Hampshire Saved the 1992 Clinton Campaign

A week in February 1992 revived Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign and made the state hallowed ground for the Clintons.

Photographs: Presidential Campaign in Pictures

Browse New York Times photos and slideshows from the 2016 presidential campaign.

Interactive Feature: Presidential Campaign Ads of the 2016 Election

Breaking down the messaging powering the 2016 presidential election.

The 202 People, Places and Things Donald Trump Has Insulted on Twitter: A Complete List

An attempt to categorize every insult Donald J. Trump has made on Twitter since declaring his candidacy for president.

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, and Famous Faces Who Back Them

Here are some well-known people who are backing one Democratic candidate or the other, and why they’re doing so.

Experiencing the Presidential Campaign: A Virtual Reality Film

The Times has produced a virtual reality film from footage taken over the last month capturing the candidates and perhaps the best part of their events: the crowds.

Letter From Washington

On Campaign Trail, Republicans Tone Down Criticism of Obamacare

The explanation may be that for all its controversy and imperfections, the sweeping law has taken hold.

Inside the Republican Party’s Desperate Mission to Stop Donald Trump

Despite all the forces arrayed against Mr. Trump, a paralytic sense of indecision and despair has prevailed.

95,000 Words, Many of Them Ominous, From Donald Trump’s Tongue

An analysis of 95,000 words Mr. Trump said in public in the past week reveals powerful patterns in his speech which, historians say, echo the appeals of demagogues of the past century.

Graphic: Why Romney Asked Republicans to Vote for Rubio. And Cruz. And Kasich.

Mitt Romney asked Republicans to support multiple candidates in remaining primary and caucus states, an admission that a brokered convention is now the most likely route to block Donald J. Trump from the nomination.

Buying Power

The Families Funding the 2016 Presidential Election

Just 158 families have provided nearly half of the early money for efforts to capture the White House.

From Fracking to Finance, a Torrent of Campaign Cash

The super-affluent throw tens of millions of dollars into candidate and “super PAC” coffers, seeking to influence the 2016 presidential race.

Buying Power

A Wealthy Governor and His Friends Are Remaking Illinois

Unprecedented political spending helped elect a fresh-faced financier. But his ideological vision has unsettled many in the state.

Buying Power

Inside the Billion-Dollar Battle for Puerto Rico’s Future

The impoverished island turned to hedge funds to stave off collapse. Now someone has to pay.

Graphic: 2016 Delegate Count and Primary Results

The 2016 primaries and caucuses have begun. See results and upcoming primary dates.

Buying Power

For the Wealthiest, a Private Tax System That Saves Them Billions

The very richest are able to quietly shape tax policy that will allow them to shield billions in income.

Highlights From Hillary Clinton’s Day at the Benghazi Panel

The Times analyzed key moments live from Hillary Rodham Clinton’s testimony on Thursday to a House committee investigating the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.

First Campaigns

Hillary Clinton Seeks to Recapture Spirit of 2000 Campaign

Though running for senator from New York required Hillary Rodham Clinton to reluctantly let down her guard, she gradually became an adept campaigner.

First Campaigns

Ad Helped Chris Christie Win a New Jersey Race, but Then He Had to Apologize

An attack by the future presidential candidate while seeking office in Morris County showed his tactics early. There was just one problem: It was inaccurate.

First Campaigns

Rand Paul Rode Tea Party Fervor to Washington, Then Yielded

During his 2010 race for the Senate, Mr. Paul appealed to Kentuckians who believed in shutting down the government to advance their goals.

First Campaigns

Ted Cruz’s Senate Bid That Didn’t Stop at the Senate

With the same message, the same style, the same themes and the same aides, Mr. Cruz’s presidential campaign is essentially an extension of his 2012 Senate race.

First Campaigns

Lessons, and Parallels, in Jeb Bush’s Failed Run for Governor

Mr. Bush followed a sometimes painful learning curve in his first political race, a loss that hangs over him as he tries to right his campaign for president.

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The Opinion Pages
Editorial

Unions Win, but the Court Is Still Hobbled

Senate Republicans continue to block consideration of President Obama’s nominee, which means many more 4-to-4 “decisions” like Tuesday’s are coming.

Op-Ed Columnist

Trump's New World Disorder

Trump thinks America is being ripped off and NATO is obsolete, but war in Estonia or the East China Sea could be the biggest rip-off of all.

Who’s Winning the Presidential Campaign?

History suggests that each party’s eventual nominee will emerge from 2015 in one of the top two or three positions, as measured by endorsements, fund-raising and polling.

Which Presidential Candidates Are Winning the Money Race

See how the latest fund-raising numbers from the campaigns and outside groups stack up.

Million-Dollar Donors in the 2016 Presidential Race

More than 80 individuals or corporations have given $1 million or more to presidential campaigns and the political organizations supporting the candidates.

Stacking Up the Presidential Fields

The Republican party has 16 major presidential candidates this cycle — three times the number of Democrats and more than any other field in recent history.

Connecting the Dots Behind the 2016 Presidential Candidates

How the teams behind some likely and announced 2016 candidates are connected to previous campaigns, administrations and organizations.