How Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton  —  If Donald Trump becomes the next president of the United States, there will be plenty of surprises along the way.  One of the biggest will be the help he gets from black voters.  —  According to Republican pollsters and Trump's allies …

The Religious Right's Donald Trump Dilemma  —  There were many unbelievable moments over the course of Donald Trump's speech on Monday at Liberty University, the evangelical college founded by the late Jerry Falwell.  —  There was his citation of the Bible: “Two Corinthians 3-17, that's the whole ball game. ...

Why the GOP Primary Could Be Even Crazier Than You Think  —  Welcome to a 2016 Republican presidential primary unlike any other.  A crowded field, angry electorate and uncharacteristically divided establishment, not to mention the wild-card role of super PACs, have already made this nominating contest …

Election 2016: The Search for Simple Answers to Complex Problems  —  Some presidential candidates are offering uncomplicated policy proposals aimed at their parties' core voters  —  Two debates held in recent days, one among Republicans and the other among Democrats, revealed a stark reality …

Glenn Frey — Eagles Guitarist Dead At 67  —  EAGLES GUITARIST DEAD AT 67  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Glenn Frey, co-founder and guitarist for the Eagles, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.

RNC replaces NBC with CNN for February debate  —  The Republican National Committee officially severed ties on Monday with NBC for what was supposed to be a Feb. 26 Republican primary debate in Houston.  Instead, CNN will host the debate in Houston on Thursday, Feb. 25, five days before Super Tuesday.

Time for a Republican Conspiracy!  —  Members of the Republican governing class are like cowering freshmen at halftime of a high school football game.  Some are part of the Surrender Caucus, sitting sullenly on their stools resigned to the likelihood that their team is going to get crushed.

Film Shows Clinton Aide's Own Struggle With Anthony Weiner Scandal  —  In May 2013, Huma Abedin and Anthony D. Weiner allowed filmmakers full access to his mayoral campaign with the hopes that the end result would document a spectacular political comeback, with Mr. Weiner being sworn in as mayor …

Exclusive: Pentagon May Demote David Petraeus  —  The defense secretary is looking to clamp down on misbehaving generals.  Pentagon insiders say Petraeus could be the next general to face the consequences.  —  The Pentagon is considering retroactively demoting retired Gen. David Petraeus …

I Can't Sit Indian-Style Anymore  —  The comedian and star of the upcoming Netflix documentary series Chelsea Does, premiering Jan. 23, writes about how America has become too damn politically correct.  Plus, watch an exclusive trailer for the episode ‘Chelsea Does: Racism.’

Detention of Jason Rezaian's Family Nearly Scuttled Iran Prisoner Swap  —  WASHINGTON — The Iranian authorities held the wife and mother of the journalist Jason Rezaian without telephones for hours in a separate room at a Tehran airport on Sunday before finally agreeing under American pressure …

St. Paul cop allegedly urged drivers to hit Black Lives Matter protesters  —  St. Paul police have placed a sergeant on leave as they investigate a report that he posted on Facebook, “Run them over,” in response to an article about a Black Lives Matter protest, which blocked traffic Monday.

Trump's bad bet: How too much debt drove his biggest casino aground  —  For months in 1987, Donald Trump maneuvered to take control of the hulking, unfinished Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City.  He snapped up stock in the parent company after its owner died and then made a surprise bid to take the company private.