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4:25 PM ET, January 14, 2016

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Katie Glueck / Politico:
How Ted Cruz wins debates  —  Wolf Blitzer didn't think Ted Cruz had sufficiently answered his question.  Neither did Hugh Hewitt.  Or Maria Bartiromo.  Or Dana Bash.  So each moderator at the last two Republican debates pressed Cruz further.  —  “Yes or no?”  Blitzer demanded.
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Kevin Cirilli / Bloomberg Business:
Donald Trump Says His Political Movement Is Bigger Than Reagan's  —  In an interview on Bloomberg's “With All Due Respect,” the Republican front-runner had measured criticism of rival Ted Cruz.  —  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Bloomberg's With All Due Respect …
Mike McIntire / New York Times:
Ted Cruz Didn't Disclose Loan From Goldman Sachs for His First Senate Campaign  —  As Ted Cruz tells it, the story of how he financed his upstart campaign for the United States Senate four years ago is an endearing example of loyalty and shared sacrifice between a married couple.
Tampa Bay Times:
Marco Rubio seeks to dismiss court challenge to his eligibility to be president
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and Daily Kos
David Catanese / US News:
Exclusive: Ted Cruz Sees an Emerging Two-Man Race With Trump
Discussion: Hot Air and Politico
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
5 things to watch in tonight's GOP debate
Discussion: Washington Post
Tony Leys / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Clinton slides, leads Sanders by 2 points  —  Hillary Clinton has lost most of her lead over Bernie Sanders in the race to win Iowa's Democratic presidential caucuses, a new Iowa Poll shows.  —  Clinton, who has been the favorite all along, now leads Sanders by just 2 percentage points …
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The Nation:
Bernie Sanders for President  —  With integrity and principle, the Vermont senator is calling Americans to a political revolution.  —  By  —  Senator Bernie Sanders greets supporters at a campaign rally outside the New Hampshire State House on November 5, 2015.  Reuters/Brian Snyder
Brent Budowksy / The Hill:
Brent Budowsky: Why Clinton feels the burn  —  There is joy in the hearts of the army of small donors supporting Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president as a growing number of polls show increasing numbers of voters feeling the Bern in Iowa, New Hampshire and nationally.
Discussion: Bloomberg.com and Politico
Karen Tumulty / Washington Post:
Clinton's attacks produce windfall of campaign cash for Sanders
Mark Finkelstein / NewsBusters:
Heilemann: Chelsea's Claim Sanders Would ‘Strip Millions’ of Health Insurance a ‘Lie’
Catherine Shoard / Guardian:
Alan Rickman, giant of British screen and stage, dies at 69  —  Much-loved star of stage, TV and films including Harry Potter and Die Hard - and owner of one of the most singular voices in acting ­- has died in London  —  Alan Rickman, one of the best-loved and most warmly admired British actors …
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Mark Hensch / The Hill:
Allen West: Sailors should have fought Iran  —  Former Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) is criticizing the 10 American sailors detained by the Iranian military, saying they should have resisted arrest.  —  “The result of two U.S. Navy vessels being boarded and seized by an enemy …
Discussion: Shark Tank
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Allen West / Allen B. West:
Folks, here's what I find VERY ODD about what happened with Iran and our Navy yesterday...
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Carson campaign in turmoil as finance chair quits  —  Ben Carson's national finance chairman Dean Parker resigned Thursday amid questions about his use of campaign funds and criticism from Carson allies and donors.  —  Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, appointed Parker, a tech industry entrepreneur …
Jeffrey Sparshott / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Chamber Chief Warns of ‘Politically Stupid’ Voices in White House Race  —  The head of the nation's biggest business lobby inveighed against presidential candidates singling out immigrants, ethnic or religious groups, highlighting divisions among supporters of the Republican establishment …
Discussion: The Last Refuge
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Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Huckabee: “More Readiness On My Part” To Support Trump Than Others If I Lose  —  “At least with him there's an authenticity.”  —  Justin Sullivan / Getty Images  —  w.soundcloud.com  —  Mike Huckabee says if he's not the Republican nominee, he will likely support front-runner Donald Trump before other candidates in the race.
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cbp.gov:
CBP Detects Over One Ton of Marijuana at the Pharr International Bridge  —  PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted 2,493 pounds of alleged marijuana that was concealed within a commercial shipment of fresh carrots.
Discussion: Mashable
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Amanda Jackson / CNN:
Border officers find ton of pot in fake carrots
Discussion: KXAN-TV
Sarah Ferris / The Hill:
Planned Parenthood sues over undercover abortion videos  —  Planned Parenthood on Thursday filed a long-awaited federal lawsuit against the anti-abortion activists who have targeted the group with undercover videos for the last year.  —  The formal complaint marks the first time that Planned Parenthood …
Susan Page / USA Today:
Paul Ryan: Obama's State of the Union ‘degrades the presidency’  —  WASHINGTON — In a scathing response to President Obama's State of the Union Address, House Speaker Paul Ryan told USA TODAY on Wednesday that the speech's political tone toward Donald Trump and the Republican presidential field “degrades the presidency.”
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Cristina Marcos / The Hill:
Speaker Ryan closes Iran vote swiftly to punish tardiness
Discussion: addictinginfo.org
Fred Lucas / TheBlaze.com:
Obama's Emphatic Answer When Asked if the First Lady Would Run for President  —  During a town hall meeting Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Obama asserted that his wife Michelle Obama would never run for president.  —  When a man stood up in the crowd at McKinley High School …
Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Bill lets businesses refuse services to gay couples in Georgia  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  —  Florists, bakers or any other private business owner could refuse service to gay couples getting married in Georgia, under legislation filed Wednesday that is likely to inflame the battle at the Capitol over religious freedom and gay rights.
 
 
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Fox News:
10 Yemeni detainees sent from Gitmo to Oman, in ‘troubling’ transfer
Chicago Tribune:
Top Emanuel aides aware of key Laquan McDonald details months before mayor says he knew
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Adrian Carrasquillo / BuzzFeed:
When Rubio Worked To Stop DREAMer Deportations Before Obama Got Around To It
Discussion: alan.com
Perry Chiaramonte / Fox News:
American folk singer hopes peace concert for ISIS will win over terror group
Discussion: The Week
Julie Verhage / Bloomberg Business:
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Matthew Dickinson / Presidential Power:
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Jason Samenow / Washington Post:
Alex becomes first January hurricane in Atlantic since 1938
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Hadas Gold / Politico:
Fox Business debate moderators plan to get aggressive
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Callum Borchers / Washington Post:
The presidential debate commission is getting ready for a serious 3rd party candidate
Discussion: RedState and The Week
Des Moines Register:
Repeal and replace ... with what?  —  Every remaining Republican …
Sydney Morning Herald:
Police clear Opera House, ferries cancelled
Alex Weprin / Politico:
Obama's final State of the Union address draws record-low TV audience
 

 
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