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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Schumer: Refugee pause may be necessary — Sen. Charles Schumer (N.Y.), the third ranking member of the Senate Democratic leadership, on Tuesday said it may be necessary to halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the United States. — Republicans immediately seized on Schumer's comment …
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Caitlin Cruz / Talking Points Memo:
Ben Carson Can't Place New England On A Map (PHOTO) — Retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson on Tuesday expressed his support for a growing contingent of governors who are against allowing Syrian refugees into the United States — but he shared an incorrect graphic of the lower 48 states in the process.
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Obama: GOP refugee opponents ‘scared of widows and orphans’ — President Obama is lashing out at Republican politicians who oppose allowing Syrian refugees into the U.S., accusing them of being “scared of widows and orphans.” — Speaking to reporters Wednesday morning in the Philippines …
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Ishaan Tharoor / Washington Post:
Were Syrian refugees involved in the Paris attacks? What we know and don't know
Were Syrian refugees involved in the Paris attacks? What we know and don't know
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Susan Davis / The American Interest:
Could Democrats Break Ranks on the Refugee Fight?
Could Democrats Break Ranks on the Refugee Fight?
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Josh Rogin / Bloomberg View:
Governors Press White House for Refugee Information
Governors Press White House for Refugee Information
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Sarah / addictinginfo.org:
Oregon Governor Kate Brown WELCOMES Refugees In Passionate Facebook Post
Oregon Governor Kate Brown WELCOMES Refugees In Passionate Facebook Post
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Jason L. Riley / Wall Street Journal:
Mistrusting Obama on ISIS—and Refugees
Mistrusting Obama on ISIS—and Refugees
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Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Obama comes under criticism from Dems over Paris rhetoric
Obama comes under criticism from Dems over Paris rhetoric
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Sarah Frostenson / Vox:
Here's a map of every state refusing to accept Syrian refugees
Here's a map of every state refusing to accept Syrian refugees
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CNN:
3 terrorist suspects killed, others held in raid in Saint-Denis, officials say — Saint-Denis, France (CNN)Three terrorist suspects have been killed in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis during an ongoing security operation linked to the deadly attacks that rocked the French capital five days ago, a police source said.
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BBC:
Paris attacks: Police in deadly swoop on apartment in northern suburb — Two people were killed as police carried out a seven-hour raid on a flat suspected of housing the alleged mastermind of Friday's attacks. — A woman blew herself up with a suicide belt and another suspect was killed by gunfire.
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New York Times:
2 Die as French Police Seek Paris Attacks Suspect; 7 Arrested in Raid — ST.-DENIS, France — The French police stormed an apartment in the medieval heart of the northern Paris suburb of St.-Denis before dawn on Wednesday in an attempt to find the Belgian man suspected of orchestrating the Paris terrorist attacks.
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Daily Mail:
FIRST TWO ATTACKS: STADE DE FRANCE — The attacks began at 9.20pm at the Stade de France where the French football team was hosting Germany in an international friendly. — The game was being watched by 80,000 spectators, among them was President Francois Hollande who had to be evacuated from the stadium.
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Fred Bever / WBUR:
WBUR Poll: Trump More Firmly On Top In N.H.; Voters Split On Middle East Military Policy — Donald Trump is holding on to his lead in the latest WBUR poll of likely voters in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary, while his closest rival, Dr. Ben Carson, appears to be fading.
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump names Cruz when asked about VP spot — Donald Trump on Tuesday named Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) when asked about his possible running mate in 2016. — “Ted Cruz is now agreeing with me 100 percent,” he said when asked about his vice presidential pick, according to Lifezette.
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Adam C. Smith / Tampa Bay Times:
Fla poll: Trump 36%, Rubio 18%, Carson 15%, Cruz 10%, Bush 9%
Fla poll: Trump 36%, Rubio 18%, Carson 15%, Cruz 10%, Bush 9%
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Trump takes 9-point lead over Carson
Trump takes 9-point lead over Carson
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Albert R. Hunt / Bloomberg View:
Trump or Carson? Republican Insiders Consider the Inconceivable
Trump or Carson? Republican Insiders Consider the Inconceivable
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
McCain slams Cruz's call for religious test for refugees
McCain slams Cruz's call for religious test for refugees
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Trip Gabriel / New York Times:
Ben Carson Is Struggling to Grasp Foreign Policy, Advisers Say
Ben Carson Is Struggling to Grasp Foreign Policy, Advisers Say
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Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
The Koch intelligence agency — The political network helmed by Charles and David Koch has quietly built a secretive operation that conducts surveillance and intelligence gathering on its liberal opponents, viewing it as a key strategic tool in its efforts to reshape American public life.
Nick Gass / Politico:
Josh Earnest clashes with Fox's Elisabeth Hasselbeck over Paris response — White House press secretary Josh Earnest tangled with “Fox and Friends” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck on Wednesday morning over what she characterized as an “aloof, apathetic ... and quite cavalier” …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump on Jindal dropping out: I'm not unhappy to see them go
Trump on Jindal dropping out: I'm not unhappy to see them go
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Ryan Struyk / ABC News:
Bobby Jindal Drops Out of 2016 Republican Presidential Race
Bobby Jindal Drops Out of 2016 Republican Presidential Race
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Hanna Rosin / The Atlantic:
The Silicon Valley Suicides — The air shrieks, and life stops. First, from far away, comes a high whine like angry insects swarming, and then a trampling, like a herd moving through. The kids on their bikes who pass by the Caltrain crossing are eager to get home from school, but they know the drill.
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump: ‘Absolutely no choice’ but to close mosques — The United States will have “absolutely no choice” but to close down some mosques where “some bad things are happening,” Donald Trump said in a recent interview, explaining his rationale for doing so. — “Nobody wants to say this and nobody wants …
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Oliver Darcy / TheBlaze.com:
Video: Turkey Fans Boo Moment of Silence for Paris Attacks, Then Break Out Into This Chant — A moment of silence for the victims of the Paris attacks was booed by Turkish fans Tuesday during a friendly game against Greece, Reuters reported. — Reuters reporter Ece Toksabay tweeted …
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Scott Johnson / Power Line:
Dartmouth's disgrace, Hanlon edition — My first term at Dartmouth I took a great freshman seminar with Professor Peter Bien on Politics and the Novel. We read A Passage to India, Under Western Eyes, The Secret Agent, Guard of Honor, Freedom or Death, The Trial, and a few others.
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Monica Showalter / Investor's Business Daily:
A Creepy, Coercive Turn For Campus Protests
A Creepy, Coercive Turn For Campus Protests
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John Bresnahan / Politico:
Democrats will vote no on Syria refugee bill — House Democrats plan to oppose a GOP bill that would force the Obama administration to adopt stricter requirements for refugees entering the U.S. from Syria. — Republicans leaders had hoped the legislation, which was authored by Rep. Mike McCaul …
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Congresswoman: Paris Attack A “Chilling Reminder” That We Need Tighter Gun Laws — “These people used the kinds of weapons that are still available in the United States of America. And I think it ought cause us to have another consideration of sensible gun safety laws.” — Scott Olson / Getty Images
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