Webb Attacks Clinton With Eye on Independent Run  —  If he declared an outsider presidential bid, the former Democratic candidate could have an outsize effect on the race.  —  When Jim Webb quit the Democratic presidential race on Oct. 20 amid low poll numbers and a minimal debate presence …

Cracks in the Liberal Order  —  IN the twenty-five years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the architecture of liberal modernity has looked relatively stable.  Not flawless or wonderful or ideal, to be sure; not free of discontents and decadence.  But it's been hard to imagine …

Trump fires back, hitting Bill Clinton's ‘penchant for sexism’  —  Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump late Saturday blasted the announcement that former President Bill Clinton will campaign for his wife, Hillary Clinton.  —  The real estate mogul said the former president has a “penchant for sexism” in a tweet.

Don't Abandon Puerto Rico  —  The leaders of Puerto Rico could soon have to choose between cutting essential services like the police, hospitals and education, and paying bondholders.  To avoid this catastrophe, Congress needs to help the island, which is home to 3.5 million American citizens …

Disneyland to close some attractions to build ‘Star Wars’ land  —  A celebration of “Star Wars” called Season of the Force has transformed Tomorrowland in Disneyland.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)  —  To make way for “Star Wars,” Disneyland is about to launch its largest expansion ever …

Trump's fans are excited to rally — but they're not sure they'll show up to vote  —  DES MOINES — When Donald Trump held one of his boisterous rallies at the state fair grounds this month, Bonnie and Randy Reynolds arrived two hours early to make sure they could snag some seats.

The Real Victims of Victimhood  —  BACK in 1993, the misanthropic art critic Robert Hughes published a grumpy, entertaining book called “Culture of Complaint,” in which he predicted that America was doomed to become increasingly an “infantilized culture” of victimhood.

Phoenix police officer shoots, kills rock-wielding man  —  A Phoenix police officer shot and killed a man outside a precinct station after he attacked a police vehicle and officer with a heavy object Saturday morning, officials said.  —  The man, described by police as being in his 30s …

EXCLUSIVE: Trey Gowdy to Endorse, Campaign With Marco Rubio  —  Townhall has confirmed rumors that Rep. Trey Gowdy — widely admired as a principled fighter among many grassroots conservatives — will join Sen. Marco Rubio on the campaign trail in Iowa next week: … It's an endorsement:

Six confirmed dead in storms in Garland and Copeville, 50,000 without power across North Texas  —  This post is being continuously updated.  —  Four people were killed in Garland and two others were killed in Copeville as high winds and storms passing through North Texas, police said.

Investigators: Mosque fire intentionally set  —  HOUSTON - Investigators with the Houston Fire Department said a fire that damaged a southwest Houston mosque was intentionally set.  —  The fire happened Christmas day at the Savoy Mosque located in a strip mall in the 11200 block of S. Wilcrest Drive and West Bellfort Avenue.

2 SHOT IN CHICAGO OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING  —  A Chicago police officer opened fire in West Garfield Park on the city's West Side early Saturday morning, officials confirm.  —  TECHNOLOGY  —  Oops: UK astronaut Tim Peake calls wrong number from space

Fury of the right falls on Ryan  —  Outside the Beltway, the right is livid with new Speaker Paul Ryan's trillion-dollar spending deal with Democrats.  —  Conservative pundit Ann Coulter says Ryan, just seven weeks on the job, is ripe for a primary challenge.

Obamas extend Kwanzaa greetings  —  President Obama and first lady extended their “warmest wishes” to those celebrating Kwanzaa, the week-long holiday as it began Saturday.  —  “Today begins a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture through family and community festivities,” the couple said in a statement.