The GOP's worst nightmare: A runaway convention  —  With the Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas dramatizing again the divisions plaguing the GOP, the unfolding battle for the presidential nomination suggests the growing odds of a runaway convention that could choose an unelectable nominee …

GOP chair probes if Cruz unveiled classified info during debate  —  A key Senate Republican is looking into whether Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed classified information during Tuesday night's Republican presidential debate.  —  “I'm having my staff look at the transcripts of the debate right now …

The Paul Ryan Compromise  —  The new speaker's first big deal is just like all of the ones that infuriated conservatives under Boehner.  —  When Paul Ryan was handed the speaker's gavel in late October, he pledged to restore normal order to the People's House and eliminate the sort …

Obama will travel to San Bernardino to mourn victims of massacre  —  President Obama speaks on Islamic State in the Pentagon briefing room on Dec. 14.  —  President Obama will travel to San Bernardino on Friday to join in mourning the 14 victims of the Dec. 2 mass shooting that he has called …

Wheaton College Statement Regarding Dr. Larycia Hawkins  —  In response to significant questions regarding the theological implications of statements that Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Larycia Hawkins has made about the relationship of Christianity to Islam …

Harvard placemat serves up social justice for Christmas  — The placemat was created by the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in collaboration with the Freshmen Dean's Office and were distributed in an undergraduate dining hall.  —  The Office for Equity, Diversity …

Sheldon Adelson responds to speculation he bought Las Vegas paper  —  “I have no personal interest” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson said Tuesday night, in his first public comments about the mysterious sale of Nevada's biggest newspaper.

Defense Secretary Conducted Some Official Business on a Personal Email Account  —  WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter relied on a personal email account to conduct a portion of his government business during his first months at the Pentagon, according to White House …

Mistrial declared in trial of Officer William Porter in death of Freddie Gray  —  A mistrial was declared Wednesday in the trial of Baltimore Police Officer William G. Porter, after jurors told a judge it could not reach a verdict on any of the four charges against him.

Dana Loesch Explodes on ‘Godless Left’ in Furious Rant: 'I Do Have a Problem...and I'm Not Watching My Language'  —  Dana Loesch tore into Democrats Tuesday night in a fiery rant on the “godless left,” taking aim elected officials and the New York Daily News for “mocking prayers” and “attacking” the National Rifle Association.

Fiscal deal winners and losers  —  The sweeping year-end tax and spending bills unveiled this week in Congress follow months of lobbying by industry and public interest groups and weeks of intense negotiations on Capitol Hill.  —  The final legislation, at nearly 2,250 pages …

“Blow-Me.org” Congressman: Clinton “An Idiot” And “A Liar” For Use Of Private Email Server  —  “To think that Mrs. Clinton could secure something like that in her home is ludicrous.”  —  Win Mcnamee / Getty Images  —  w.soundcloud.com  —  Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas …

For immediate release  —  Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in October suggests that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace.  Household spending and business fixed investment have been increasing at solid rates in recent months …