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Molly Ball / The Atlantic:
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. ...
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Cruz aide: ‘Deeply disappointed’ if Palin endorsed Trump
Cruz aide: ‘Deeply disappointed’ if Palin endorsed Trump
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Jordain Carney / The Hill:
Cruz blasts Trump's ties to Democrats
Cruz blasts Trump's ties to Democrats
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Caleb Howe / RedState:
Documents Show Donald Trump's New York Values Do NOT Include Giving To 9/11 Charities
Documents Show Donald Trump's New York Values Do NOT Include Giving To 9/11 Charities
Eli Stokols / Politico:
In Iowa, it's down to Trump and Cruz
Jon Ward / Yahoo Politics:
At Liberty University, Donald Trump again stumbles when discussing religion
At Liberty University, Donald Trump again stumbles when discussing religion
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Blake Hounshell / Politico:
Trump bungles Bible reference at Liberty University
Trump bungles Bible reference at Liberty University
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Supreme Court to rule on Obama immigration orders — The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will take up a case challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's executive actions aimed at granting quasi-legal status and work permits to up to five million people who entered …
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New York Times:
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Obama Immigration Actions — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that it would consider a legal challenge to President Obama's overhaul of the nation's immigration rules. The court, which has twice rejected challenges to Mr. Obama's health care law …
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Greg Stohr / Bloomberg Business:
Obama's Immigration Plan Gets Review From U.S. Supreme Court — The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on President Barack Obama's decision to defer deportation for as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants, agreeing to hear the administration's appeal on one of the most contentious issues of his presidency.
Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
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 …
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Kyle Smith / New York Post:
‘13 Hours’ captures how Americans really feel about our global standing
‘13 Hours’ captures how Americans really feel about our global standing
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TMZ.com:
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.
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Eagles:
It Is With The Heaviest of Hearts That We Announce... ...the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016. — Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia.
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New York Times:
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 …
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Gerald F. Seib / Wall Street Journal:
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 …
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Zeke J Miller / TIME:
Exclusive: Chris Christie Says Marco Rubio Can't Handle Hillary Clinton
Exclusive: Chris Christie Says Marco Rubio Can't Handle Hillary Clinton
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Michael Falcone / ABC News:
The Note: Democratic Debate Speed Read
The Note: Democratic Debate Speed Read
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David Brooks / New York Times:
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.
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Benjamin Ginsberg / Politico:
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 …
Nancy A. Youssef / The Daily Beast:
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 …
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Hadas Gold / Politico:
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.
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Matthew Boyle / Breitbart:
Exclusive — RNC Officially Severs Ties With NBC News For Upcoming GOP Debate
Exclusive — RNC Officially Severs Ties With NBC News For Upcoming GOP Debate
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Chelsea Handler / The Daily Beast:
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.’
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David Folkenflik / NPR:
Area Satirical Publication The Onion Sold To Univision (Seriously) — Univision Communications Inc., the parent company to the nation's leading Spanish-language broadcast channel, has acquired a controlling stake in the satiric news site The Onion, NPR has learned.
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