As Missouri Activists Block Journalists, a Divide Over ‘Respect’ and Rights  —  COLUMBIA, Mo. — A video that showed University of Missouri protesters restricting a student photographer's access to a public area of campus on Monday ignited discussions about press freedom.

Jeb Bush Allies Threaten Wave of Harsh Attacks on Marco Rubio, an Ex-Mentee  —  The cash-rich group aiding Jeb Bush's White House run has filmed a provocative video casting his rival Marco Rubio as ultimately unelectable because of his hard-line stand against abortion.

A Self-Awareness Mr Magoo  —  In case you missed the late news yesterday evening, the Carson-Yale mystery has taken a paradoxical turn in which all can apparently rejoice: new evidence both suggests the possibility that Ben Carson may be telling some version of the truth as he remembers it …

FBI steps up interviews in Clinton email probe  —  Even as Hillary Clinton tries to put questions about her private email server behind her, the FBI has stepped up inquiries into the security of the former secretary of state's home-made email system and how aides communicated over email, POLITICO has learned.

Trump Floats Starbucks Boycott, Pledges Return Of ‘Merry Christmas’  —  Donald Trump on Monday night criticized Starbucks for creating a blank red cup for the holiday season, rather than including winter or Christmas-themed designs.  —  Starbucks' decision has angered Christians who believe …

Out100 2015 Cover Revealed: President Barack Obama … The 44th President of the United States is our Ally of the Year—a president who came to office on a wave of euphoria, appeared to lose momentum halfway through, and has since rallied, helping us secure marriage equality …

Appeals court keeps block on Obama immigration actions  —  A federal appeals court has rejected President Barack Obama's effort to move forward with a series of executive actions he announced last year seeking to give quasi-legal status and work permits to millions of undocumented immigrants.

Apple's Tim Cook declares the end of the PC and hints at new medical product  —  Exclusive interview: The Apple boss has two missions - taking on the office PC with his new devices and keeping his customers safe from cyber criminals  —  It is striking how little has changed in the average office over the past decade.

POLITICO Huddle: CONGRESS'S ENVIOUS WORKWEEK — AAN targets CFPB — Corker complaint filed — MORE RECONCILIATION DRAMA  —  THE SENATE AND THE ‘FRENCH WORK WEEK’: Jeb Bush was taking it easy on the Senate when he compared the chamber's schedule to a French work week.

Chelsea Manning ‘feels like a freak’ with 2-inch prison haircut, sues Army  —  It would be hard to imagine the saga of Chelsea Manning getting any stranger — or more poignant.  But it did one night in September when the former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, who is serving a 35-year prison term …

Ben Carson is still the most popular presidential candidate.  And it's not close.  —  Ben Carson maintains his exceptional popularity among Republicans amid criticisms of his campaign and past statements, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.  —  And, in fact, he's quite popular among independents too.

Jonathan Butler: How a Grad Student's Hunger Strike Toppled a University President  —  Hours after his hunger strike forced the resignation of the University of Missouri's president, graduate student Jonathan Butler appeared on campus in a knit hat and an “I Love My Blackness And Yours” t-shirt and insisted it wasn't about him.