In Donald Trump's Worldview, America Comes First, and Everybody Else Pays  —  Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, said that if elected, he might halt purchases of oil from Saudi Arabia and other Arab allies unless they commit ground troops to the fight against the Islamic State or …

Sanders projected to win Democratic caucuses in Washington, Alaska … Sen. Bernie Sanders is the projected winner of the Democratic caucuses in Washington and Alaska on Saturday, two of three contests held in Western states that the independent senator from Vermont is favored to win.

This Man Can Save Us From Trump—and Clinton  —  He's retired Marine General James Mattis.  He's an extraordinary American.  Yes, it's a longshot.  But he is exactly what we need.  —  As the inevitability of a Donald Trump nomination grows, many Republicans are moving to the acceptance stage of grief.

Trump, Cruz, Kasich and the Ladies  —  Let's talk about the Republican presidential candidates ... and women.  —  Not the fight about who has the prettiest wife, which truly tops this week's list of Things We Never Thought We'd See in a Presidential Election.

Police Find And Detonate Explosive Device At Trump Supporter's Home After He Threatened Muslims  —  William Celli, a 55-year-old man from California, will spend 90 days in jail after being caught in possession of an explosive device and threatening to kill Muslims.

He's a One-Man Band  —  A do-it-yourself presidential campaign won't work.  —  Donald Trump was wise to decline to join a 13th and final Republican presidential debate.  He has little new to say and not much that's compelling or interesting.  He began the 11th debate by calling Mitt Romney …

Four People, Including Two Des Moines Police Officers, Killed in Crash … DALLAS COUNTY, Iowa - Two Des Moines police officers have died in the line of duty following a crash along Interstate 80 early Saturday morning.  —  The crash happened at about 12:40 a.m. near the Waukee exit at mile marker 117.

Frauke Petry: meet the smiling new face of Germany's far-right  —  Former chemist and entrepreneur seeks to transform Alternative for Germany (AfD) from party of protest to partner in power.  —  She has been dubbed the “smiling face” of Germany's newly resurgent Right and sure enough …

Senate Republicans Signal Willingness To Accept Supreme Court Nominee Questionnaire  —  Judge Merrick Garland speaks after President Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, announced Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden at the White House on March 16, 2016.

Thousands call for guns at US Republican convention  —  Washington (AFP) - More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for Americans to be allowed to carry firearms at the Republican National Convention — because the ban puts lives at risk.  —  Guns are not allowed inside …

Organisers cancel Sunday's Brussels attacks ‘March Against Fear’  —  Brussels rally should be postponed for security reasons: mayor  —  Brussels (AFP) - The organisers of a “March Against Fear” planned for Sunday to mark the Brussels terror attacks said they had cancelled the event …

Obama reiterates refugee promise  —  In a brief Easter weekend radio address, President Obama vowed to decimate the self-proclaimed Islamic State, but he said the United States will do so by offering an example of freedom, tolerance and open society.  —  “Our openness to refugees fleeing ISIL's violence …

Raids uncover evidence of Europe-wide jihadist cell  —  In the wake of the bombings in Belgium this week — and increasing criticism of officials for their inability to thwart those attacks — police in the last 24 hours have made at least four arrests in a series of raids in Belgium and four other countries across Europe.