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Friday, May 20, 2016

Politics

Representative Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, in his office in Washington. He wrote a briefing paper on energy policy and climate change for Donald J. Trump.
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Representative Kevin Cramer, Republican of North Dakota, in his office in Washington. He wrote a briefing paper on energy policy and climate change for Donald J. Trump.

Mr. Trump has mostly expressed his opinions on climate change and energy policy through Twitter messages. But more of his views are starting to emerge.

In what one “super PAC” official called an “insurance policy,” many who had been aiming money at the presidential race are investing it in congressional contests.

Donald J. Trump with his family this month in New York.
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Donald J. Trump with his family this month in New York.

Even with the desire for unity, a New York Times/CBS News poll shows extraordinarily high levels of unpopularity for both Mr. Trump and Hillary Clinton.

A Trump supporter’s home in Indianapolis this month.
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A Trump supporter’s home in Indianapolis this month.

There is deep concern among Republicans about political divisions and the future of the party, a new Times/CBS News poll shows. We want to hear from the party’s longtime members or those who have just registered as Republicans.

Donald J. Trump attended the Outdoor Sportsman Awards in January in Las Vegas, where he was joined by his sons Eric, left, and Donald Jr., who are both avid hunters.
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Donald J. Trump attended the Outdoor Sportsman Awards in January in Las Vegas, where he was joined by his sons Eric, left, and Donald Jr., who are both avid hunters.

The two leading presidential candidates are heading for a showdown over their views on carrying concealed weapons, gun-free zones and Second Amendment rights.

Donald J. Trump on Thursday in Lawrence Township, N.J., where he continued criticism of Hillary Clinton, calling her run for president “an absolute disgrace.”
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Donald J. Trump on Thursday in Lawrence Township, N.J., where he continued criticism of Hillary Clinton, calling her run for president “an absolute disgrace.”

The presumptive Republican nominee was on hand to entertain the crowd by putting down the Clinton family and denouncing existing trade policies.

Bill Weld, Running as a Libertarian, Likens Donald Trump’s Immigration Plan to Kristallnacht

William F. Weld, the twice-elected former Republican governor of Massachusetts, has agreed to run for vice president with former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico.

Political Rifts Over Bill Clinton’s Welfare Law Resurface as Aid Shrinks

Some states are limiting cash benefits for families, rekindling concerns — some on the Democratic campaign trail — about a law signed 20 years ago.

Congress Moves to Nullify Judge’s Order on Guantánamo Guards

Lawmakers are intervening in a legal dispute over whether female guards at Guantánamo should be permitted to touch religiously conservative detainees.

Donald Trump Tells N.R.A. Hillary Clinton Wants to Let Violent Criminals Go Free

Mr. Trump, accepting the endorsement of the National Rifle Association, said Hillary Clinton’s desire for stricter gun controls would put law-abiding citizens at risk.

‘Super Pac’ Backing Hillary Clinton Has $47 Million to Bash Donald Trump

The prospect of a grueling campaign against the presumptive Republican nominee has helped Priorities USA Action break its fund-raising records.

Montreal Played Role in Plan to Get Donald Trump’s Plane Flying Again

A quick trip to the city was a bureaucratic barrel roll, evading a monthlong wait for the Cessna Citation X to be allowed to take to the skies again.

Rare Sit-Down Interview Gives Hillary Clinton a Point of Attack

Mrs. Clinton spoke with CNN a day after Donald J. Trump used the word “rape” to conjure accusations against her husband, and she made clear she was not going to join that battle.

Push to Ease Government Funding Process Leads to Tough Fights

Lawmakers have long complained about the process, but with Republican leaders trying to put spending bills on the floor, some may prefer the old model.

Lawmakers Reach Deal to Expand Regulation of Toxic Chemicals

A compromise between House and Senate regulators would subject thousands of household chemicals to regulation for the first time.

‘Super PAC’ Backing Donald Trump Reveals List of Supporters

Great America PAC said it had raised $1.66 million with no debt.

House Passes $81 Billion Measure for Veterans and Military Construction

Disputes over a routine spending measure exposed the rifts between Republicans and Democrats that are now part of any debate in Congress.

How the New York Times/CBS News Poll Was Conducted

The poll is based on telephone interviews conducted May 13-17 with 1,300 adults nationwide. Of those, 1,109 said they were registered to vote.

Trump Aide Paul Manafort Promoted to Campaign Chairman and Chief Strategist

Addressing confusion over the Trump chain of command, Mr. Manafort has been elevated, while Corey Lewandowski retains the title of campaign manager.

Separate Bathrooms by Religion? Oklahoma Opens New Front in Transgender Debate

Proposed state legislation would let students cite religious grounds to request a bathroom that bars transgender people.

‘America Was Never Great’ Hat Leads to Death Threats

A 22-year-old Home Depot worker wanted to make a statement about Donald Trump. But photos of her hat on social media drew outrage.

Fair Game

Fannie, Freddie and the Secrets of a Bailout With No Exit

Newly unsealed documents cast doubt on the Treasury’s justification for sweeping the mortgage giants’ profits, exposing the perils of letting the government act in secret.

Susan Tolchin, Political Scientist Who Foresaw Voter Anger, Dies at 75

Many of Ms. Tolchin’s books were written in collaboration with her husband, a journalist.

De Blasio Pressed to Clarify New Adviser Role: ‘Agent of the City’

Mayor Bill de Blasio described the designation amid mounting scrutiny over City Hall’s shielding of communications with one of his closest advisers.

Graphic: Where Trump Breaks With the Republican Party

Donald J. Trump is set to be the Republican standard-bearer, but when it comes to some of his policies, he is out of sync with many Republican leaders in Congress.

Graphic: 2016 Delegate Count and Primary Results

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

Supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders cheered during a campaign rally at the Tennis Stadium at StubHub Center on the campus of Cal-State Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif.
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Supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders cheered during a campaign rally at the Tennis Stadium at StubHub Center on the campus of Cal-State Dominguez Hills in Carson, Calif.

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.

Crossing the Line: How Donald Trump Behaved With Women in Private

Interviews reveal unwelcome advances, a shrewd reliance on ambition, and unsettling workplace conduct over decades.

What’s in Donald Trump’s 104-Page Financial Disclosure?

A New York Times analysis of Donald J. Trump’s financial disclosure report.

Latest Primary Results

Live election results.

Who Is Running for President?

Donald J. Trump is the last remaining candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, while Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders remain on the Democratic side.

Graphic: Which Presidential Candidates Are Winning the Money Race

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

Fact Checks of the 2016 Election

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

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.

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 223 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.

Of the People

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

How Election Results Really Work

With 13 more Election Days, the primary season still has a long way to go. Here we answer your questions about how live election results are reported and published on the New York Times website and apps.

The Opinion Pages
Opinion

If Trump Breaks Up the G.O.P., It Won’t Be a First

It’s rare, but major parties have fallen apart before, with friction over immigrants a common culprit.

Op-Ed Columnist

Chappatte on Bernie vs. Hillary

The prospect of a drawn-out Democratic fight is troubling those eager for Mrs. Clinton to turn to attacking Donald Trump.