Trump: Litigator in chief

The late-night comics on a report that brings more questions than answers, and Sanders' game miracle. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, telling voters if his campaign wins the upcoming primaries, they will have \u0022incredible momentum\u0022 going into the Democratic convention. (May 31)

A group of animal rights activists briefly interrupted a Bernie Sanders rally in Northern California Monday when they jumped barricades and tried to rush the podium. (May 31)

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking may have a good grasp of the workings of the universe, but he says he can't understand Donald Trump's popularity. Hawking told ITV that he has no explanation for the likely GOP president nominee's success. (May 31)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed to take on drug and insurance companies if elected president at a press conference in California on health care on Tuesday. (May 31)

Under pressure to account for charity funds for veterans, an angry and irritated Donald Trump outlined charities Tuesday he says have now received millions of dollars. Trump repeatedly criticized the press for making the money an issue. (May 31)

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he had raised $5.6 million in donations for various veterans charities, following sustained pressure from media outlets trying to account for the promised funds. (May 31)

Presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton marched in her hometown Memorial Day parade in a suburb about 35 miles north of New York City. The Democratic candidate was accompanied Monday in Chappaqua by Bill Clinton and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. (May 30)

The late-night comics on the throwdown that might have been and the lead up to the California primary. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

Donald Trump spoke at the annual Rolling Thunder rally in Washington, which spotlights prisoners of war and service members missing in action.

On the second ballot, Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson gathered over 50 percent of the votes to become the next libertarian presidential nominee to challenge Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. (May 29)

Henry Marr cares deeply about the planet. The 6-year-old lost it when he learned about pollution in school. Now he has a plan to do something about it.

Henry Marr's mom had no idea her son was this passionate about the planet. She captured his priceless reaction to learning about pollution in school.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke at length about the lawsuit he is facing over the defunct \u0022Trump University\u0022 real estate course during a campaign rally in San Diego Friday. (May 27)

Several hundred protesters marched and gathered around a Fresno arena where Donald Trump addressed supporters on Friday. (May 27)

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump unveiled an \u0022America first\u0022 energy plan he said would unleash unfettered production of oil, coal, natural gas and other energy sources to push the United States toward energy indepen

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton decries Donald Trump's deportation plan and his anti-union stance. Clinton told several hundred people at a United Food & Commercial Workers conference that it's time to unite against Trump's candidacy. (May 26)

Asked Thursday about whether it looks bad that Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has not yet formally endorsed GOP presumptive nominee Donald Trump, he responded that he is seeking \u0022real party unity, not pretend party unity.\u0022 (May 26)

He needed 1,237 delegates and reportedly has support from 1,238. Video provided by Newsy

Could there be a Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders debate ahead of the crucial June 7 California primary? Chances are slim but on ABC's \u0022Jimmy Kimmel Live\u0022 Wednesday night, Trump said he would consider doing it for charity. (May 26)

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president. Trump will go on to accept the nomination at the party’s national convention in Cleveland. (May 26)

Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president. Trump will go on to accept the nomination at the party’s national convention in Cleveland. (May 26)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spent her second day of campaigning in California continuing to rail on Republican rival Donald Trump, painting him as unqualified and out of touch. (May 25)

She says that she's regretted the abortion "nearly every day since." Video provided by Newsy

Texas and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over a new directive instructing public schools to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender, rather than birth, identity.

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump railed against "crooked Hillary" Clinton and "Crazy Bernie" Sanders during a raucous but mostly uninterrupted rally in California on Wednesday. (May 25)

A rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump in Anaheim, California brought out protesters and lots of police Wednesday. Jefferson Graham reports.

Attorney General Ken Paxton is filing a legal challenge against President Barack Obama's directive on bathroom access for transgender students. This makes Texas the 11th state to do so.

Arizona joined a lawsuit against the federal government over President Obama's gender-inclusive bathroom directive for public schools.

Hillary Clinton continued her new round of attacks against Donald Trump's record Wednesday, painting the billionaire businessman as quick to profit off the housing crisis that hurt millions of Americans, and weak on foreign policy. (May 25)

Hillary Clinton and her team ignored clear guidance from the State Department that her email setup broke federal standards, according to an Inspector General's report released Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton attacks Donald Trump on economic and foreign policy at a campaign rally at UC Riverside in Tuesday. (May 24, 2016)

Protesters outside a Donald Trump rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other objects at police on Tuesday night. Police dispersed protesters with pepper spray and smoke grenades. (May 25)

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump rallied thousands of supporters during a stop in Albuquerque on Tuesday night as protesters tried to derail his speech. (May 24)

Bernie Sanders fought to gain support from voters in California on Tuesday, ahead of the state's presidential primary. He called attention to criminal justice reform, suicide prevention and the plight of Native Americans. (May 24)

The Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Snowbirds, flew over Washington, D.C. Tuesday for a "friendship salute" to the U.S. It was also an early celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, which takes place in 2017.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton campaigns in California, ahead of the state's June 7th primary. First stop Los Angeles, for a tour and discussion at Comunity Coalition on the importance of the Foster Care system. (May 24)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton campaigns in California, ahead of the state's June 7th primary. First stop the city of Commerce, for a tour and discussion at Comunity Coalition on the importance of the Foster Care system. (May 24)

Washington state voters will weigh in with their choice for Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, but the results only count on the GOP side. Some share their thoughts on the Republican race. (May 24)

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says he's confident he followed the law in accepting donations to his 2013 gubernatorial campaign that now appear to be part of a federal criminal investigation. He said the investigation won't harm Hillary Clinton. (Ma

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned more than 3,000 union members of the potential economic consequences of a Donald Trump presidency while speaking at an event in Detroit on Monday. (May 23)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned more than 3,000 union members of the potential economic consequences of a Donald Trump presidency while speaking at an event in Detroit on Monday. (May 23)

John Hickenlooper of Colorado is beginning to get buzz as a potential vice presidential pick for Hillary Clinton. The swing-state governor, with a new memoir out, makes the case for Hillary over Bernie & why Trump should never be in the White House.

President Obama is visiting Vietnam this week to meet with leaders there. USA TODAY World News Editor Owen Ullmann explains what this means for relations between our two nations.

The U.S. has lifted its arms embargo in Vietnam, which had been in place since the 1960's. President Obama also hailed new business deals between the U.S. and Vietnam during a speech in Hanoi.

President Obama announced in Hanoi, Vietnam that the U.S. has lifted the arms embargo on Vietnam that dated back to the 1960s. The president said the U.S. will continue to analyze weapons sales case-by-case. (May 23)

With the Republican Party facing the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency, Libertarian presidential hopeful Gary Johnson is getting a second look. The former two-term New Mexico governor has a message for the “never-Trump” movement: “I’m it.” (May

Jaspreet Singh of Detroit recounts text messages from a friend moments before secret service shot a suspect brandishing a weapon while approaching the White House gates.

Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump slams Hillary Clinton as \u0022heartless\u0022 for backing restrictions on gun ownership that he said would leave Americans in high-crime areas unable to protect themselves. (May 20)

The Ploughshares Fund, a group that played a role in advocating for the Iran nuclear deal, also gave money to media organizations for coverage on the topic, according to its annual report. (May 20)

The Ploughshares Fund, a group that played a role in advocating for the Iran nuclear deal, also gave money to media organizations for coverage on the topic, according to its annual report. (May 20)

The Ploughshares Fund, a group that played a role in advocating for the Iran nuclear deal, also gave money to media organizations for coverage on the topic, according to its annual report. (May 20)

The late-night comics on the fitness of Washington, D.C., Michelle Obama's role and Joe Biden's love of ice cream. Take a look at our favorite jokes, then vote for yours at opinion.usatoday.com.

Political Analysis: As the nation wraps up an unconventional presidential primary process, the likely head-to-head contest between Republican standard bearer Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton begins to take shape. (May 20)

Donald Trump held a rally in New Jersey on Thursday to help Gov. Chris Christie pay off the debt he incurred running for president. The presumptive GOP presidential nominee's fundraising rally took plac in Lawrenceville. (May 19)

CareerBuilder Challenge will no longer be associated with the Clinton Foundation. (May 18, 2016)

Vice President Joe Biden pledges to stand by the National Urban League and its goals, even when out of office. (May 19)

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders says Democrats need to get behind his campaign, if they want to defeat Republican Donald Trump. Sanders campaigned in Vallejo, California on Wednesday. (May 19)

Donald Trump isn't even in the White House, yet he already has an idea of who he would appoint to the Supreme Court just days after President Obama shared his views on the matter during an interview with BuzzFeed.

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Manhattan Wednesday. Trump arrived in a caravan of SUV's and entered through a gated entranced to meet with Kissinger. (May 18)

Charges against a West Long Branch, NJ, man for flying Trump flags too early before an election are dropped.

Hillary Clinton filed documents disclosing that she made $5 million from book royalties and another $1.5 million for giving speeches in 2015.Video provided by Newsy

Washington, D.C., was ranked the fittest city in America for the third year in a row by the American Fitness Index.Video provided by Newsy

New overtime rules will raise the cutoff salary from $23,660 to $47,476. Video provided by Newsy

This is a first for the U.S., but this isn't entirely new for Eric Fanning. He's served in leadership roles in multiple military branches.Video provided by Newsy

Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly appear to have called a truce in the fight that began at the first GOP debate. (May 17)

Senator Bernie Sanders was very critical of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during a campaign appearance in Southern California. Sanders also announced his Oregon primary win, during a speech at Cal State University Dominguez Hills. (May 18)

The White House revealed details Tuesday of its most sweeping action to fight income inequality since President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law. And unlike Obamacare, it will require no input from Congress.

Megyn Kelly finally got her interview with Donald Trump as the pair discussed his comments about women, his polarizing messages, and of course, their feud.

After a campaign appearance in Long Branch, NJ, for her Presidential candidate mother Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton speaks about standing up to Donald Trump.

Last-minute Oregon voters are heading to drop boxes around the state to make sure their mail ballots get counted before the 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline. (May 17)

The White House says a senior adviser to President Barack Obama won't testify before a House committee about how he promoted the Iran nuclear deal to the public. (May 17)

A brutal fistfight broke out in South Africa's parliament as security guards ejected opposition lawmakers amid heightened political tensions over Jacob Zuma's presidency.

Kentucky holds its Democratic Presidential Primary on Tuesday. Both Hillary Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders pushed hard for votes in the state. (May 17)

Mike Webb describes himself as a conservative Republican on the Facebook page for his independent campaign for Congress in Virginia's 8th District. A screenshot he posted on that page is raising eyebrows.

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders campaigned in Puerto Rico on Monday, ahead of that territory's June 5th primary. Sanders called for the federal government to support a restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt. (May 17)

After hearing arguments, the eight justices decided not to rule, handing the case back to the lower courts for compromise. Video provided by Newsy

Hillary Clinton was interrupted by a protester on Monday during a rally in Kentucky. Clinton said she wished people would stop \u0022listening to Republican propaganda.\u0022 (May 16)

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is barnstorming Kentucky ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, desperate to improve her standing among working-class white men as she pivots toward a general election showdown with Donald Trump.

Hillary Clinton is campaigning hard and heavy ahead of Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary in Kentucky. (May 16)

Johnson City Police Officer Lou Cioci was among 12 officers who received the Public Safety Medal from President Barack Obama on May 16, 2016 at a White House ceremony held in the East Room. Video by Brian Tumulty, USA TODAY.

Thirteen police officers were honored with the Public Safety Medal of Valor at the White House. President Obama grew emotional as he posthumously recognized Philadelphia Police Sgt. Robert Wilson III, who was killed while buying his son a gift.

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee told viewers of 'Good Morning Britian' that he is neither divisive nor stupid in response to David Cameron's assertion that Trump is 'divisive, stupid and wrong.'

From President Obama to Oprah, commencement speakers shared words of wisdom with some of the nation's graduates. Video provided by Newsy

For some in the #NeverTrump movement, beating Trump is about ideology, not winning.Video provided by Newsy

President Barack Obama shows his Rutgers University knowledge as he delivers the commencement address during the University's 250th Anniversary Commencement at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway. STAFF VIDEO BY THOMAS P. COSTELLO

Delivering the commencement address at Rutgers University, President Obama told graduates "Your generation has everything it takes to lead this country toward a brighter future," then joked that his generation had better penmanship and spelling.

Protesters in kayaks and canoes demanded action on climate change near two oil refineries in Washington state. Several dozen demonstrators have been arrested.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is doubling down on her Republican opponent Donald Trump when it comes to the economy and his stance on nuclear weapons. (May 15)

Russia says the winning song is anti-Russian, violating the contest rules about political works. Video provided by Newsy

Grammy winner Macklemore opened up about his own history of opioid abuse during President Obama's weekly radio address. Obama is calling for Congress to pass $1.1 billion in funding to fight prescription painkiller addiction.

Back when Donald Trump's love life was tabloid heaven, a Trump spokesman named John Miller shared knowledge of the Trump's personal life. But The Washington Post says it was actually Trump, posing as his own spokesman in an unearthed 1991 call. (May

Millenials are entering the housing market at a tumultuous time - many want to buy, but few can seem to afford it. Follow along with the Gliddens, a Washington, DC couple looking to set down permanent roots for the first time. It's all part of USA

The Obama administration is telling all U.S. public school districts to allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms "consistent with their gender identity" in a letter from the Department of Education.

From first time home buying to tiny house living, USA TODAY takes an in depth look at how Millennials are choosing to enter into the home buying market for the first time. Check out #MyFirstHome starting May 17th on USATODAY.com

May 13 -- In today's "Morning Must Read," Bloomberg's Tom Keene highlights comments from Bloomberg View columnist Timothy L. O'Brien on the issue of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's tax returns. He speaks with Jerry Webman,

On Friday the Obama administration will send a letter to schools across the country notifying them that they must allow transgender bathrooms.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talked with AIDS activists at her Brooklyn headquarters Thursday, saying we \u0022have the tools to end this epidemic once and for all but we need to rededicate ourselves to fighting HIV and AIDS.\u0

Obama honors UConn women's basketball team at White House