Exclusive: Hillary Clinton to launch presidential campaign on Sunday en route to Iowa - source  —  Hillary Clinton is planning to officially launch her US presidential campaign on Sunday while en route to Iowa, a source familiar with the campaign has confirmed to the Guardian.

New York Times Kicks off NRA Convention Coverage with Massive Lie  —  The NRA Convention starts today, in Nashville, Tennessee.  And so, rather predictably, the New York Times has started its day by lying about it.  Per the Times's editorial board: … This is completely and utterly wrong.

The Alinsky Way of Governing  —  What happens when those in power adopt ‘rules for radicals’ to attack their less powerful opponents.  —  Arizona Rep. Raul Grijalva, the ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, recently caused a stir by sending letters …

Where Government Excels  —  As Republican presidential hopefuls trot out their policy agendas — which always involve cutting taxes on the rich while slashing benefits for the poor and middle class — some real new thinking is happening on the other side of the aisle.

Lindsey Graham's strategy: Take down Rand Paul  —  Possible GOP presidential contender finds a foil — and a focus — in attacking rival from Kentucky.  —  Getty  —  South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham may still be weighing whether to run for president, but he already has a strategy …

Will Chris Christie really run?  —  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has seen his presidential stock fall to the point where questions are being raised on whether he'll really enter the race.  —  It's a stunning turnaround for the governor, who not that long ago was seen as the Republican to beat.

Hannity Guest Leaves in Middle of Segment on Walter Scott Shooting: 'I'm Done!'  —  One of Sean Hannity's guests tonight got so pissed off in the middle of a heated argument on the Walter Scott shooting that he just up and left entirely.  —  Leo Terrell, who's blown up several times …

Could the Corker-Menendez bill kill an Iran deal?  A top Dem supporter pushes back.  —  Virginia Senator Tim Kaine is among the most prominent Democratic supporters of the Corker-Menendez bill on Iran.  He may be one of the most important players in determining whether it passes …

Cops have been shooting people in the back for years and lying about it, veteran attorney claims  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  Police officers routinely shoot fleeing suspects in the back and lie about it afterward, said one veteran attorney — but video recordings are finally forcing Americans to notice.

Ben Carson: More emphasis needed on Christians' rights  —  Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon and possible Republican presidential candidate, said Thursday morning that concerns about the rights of Christians and members of other religions are not receiving as much attention as worries about discrimination toward other groups.

Rick Santorum Talks to Iowa State Legislators  —  (Des Moines, IA) Yesterday afternoon, former U.S. Senator and 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum, held a brief meet and greet with several state legislators, hosted by State Representative Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) who is the Iowa Chair for Santorum's organization Patriot Voices.