The remaining presidential candidates of both Republican and Democratic parties are scurrying to bolster their presence in a number of Northeastern states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island) that comprise Tuesday’s “Acela primary” (named after the Washington-to-Boston Amtrak train), which offers a large number of delegates, reports CNN.

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Donald Trump aide Paul Manafort told GOP party leaders at the Republican National Committee’s big meeting in Florida that Trump will become a more traditional candidate with a broad appeal to the electorate, reports CBS.

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President Barack Obama is attempting to calm foreign leaders concerning the starting point for nearly every conversation with foreign governments: The possible presidency of Donald Trump, which they find terrifying, reports Politico.

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