The Latest: GOP head: Trump meeting a 'step' toward unity

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on developments in the presidential campaign, including Donald Trump's meetings Thursday with House Speaker Paul Ryan and with other congressional leaders: (all times local):

The head of the Republican Party says the meeting with Donald Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan was "a very positive step toward party unity."

Texas lawmaker Joaquin Castro says Trump — the presumptive Republican presidential nominee — has been extremely divisive for the country and is tearing people apart.

[...] it was no different when the Republican candidate arrived at a Capitol Hill building for his meeting Thursday morning with House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Protesters tried to deliver a cardboard coffin to the Republican National Committee that they said represented the suffering of immigrants under GOP policies — and the death of the party under Trump.

The presidential candidate entered the building through a side door for his first-ever get-together with the Wisconsin lawmaker — who hasn't yet backed the presumptive nominee.

House Speaker Paul Ryan says Republican Party unity is his goal as the presidential campaign shifts from the primary season to the general election race.

[...] the Wisconsin lawmaker hasn't yet backed the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump — even as Republican officials press for an end to party infighting so the focus can shift to taking on the likely Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton.