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David Martosko / Daily Mail:
Ted Cruz dodges question about whether he's ‘always been faithful’ to his wife as endorser Carly Fiorina leaps in to insist a declaration that he's not an adulterer is a 'dance to Donald trump's tune' — Texas senator could put National Enquirer scandal to rest with a simple statement that he has never strayed in his 14-year marriage
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The Gateway Pundit, Mike Cernovich Presents … and The Last Tradition
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The Federalist:
Listen To What Happens When Donald Trump Gets Asked Real Questions By A Media Interviewer — In an interview with Wisconsin-based talk radio host Charlie Sykes on Monday morning, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump fell apart live on-air when asked tough questions about his record on the issues and his problem with women.
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The Moderate Voice, Patterico's Pontifications, 24Ahead and Hot Air
Matt Friedman / Politico:
Heidi Cruz cancels N.J. campaign events — A Cruz has again canceled on New Jersey. — Heidi Cruz, the wife of Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, had planned to hold a fundraiser in Morris County on Wednesday and attend several campaign events across the state.
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The Gateway Pundit
Aaron Rupar / ThinkProgress:
Donald Trump's Wisconsin Charm Offensive Didn't Go So Well
Donald Trump's Wisconsin Charm Offensive Didn't Go So Well
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RTWI, Washington Post and ABC News
Ben Leubsdorf / Wall Street Journal:
John Kerry: Foreign Leaders ‘Shocked’ By GOP Campaign Trail Talk
John Kerry: Foreign Leaders ‘Shocked’ By GOP Campaign Trail Talk
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MichelleMalkin.com
Reid J. Epstein / Wall Street Journal:
Scott Walker to Announce Endorsement Tuesday Morning
Scott Walker to Announce Endorsement Tuesday Morning
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RedState
Katie Zavadski / The Daily Beast:
U.S. Capitol Shooter Larry Dawson Shouted 'I'm a Prophet of God' Inside The House — Larry Dawson of Tennessee was previously arrested at the Capitol after interrupting congressmen and then allegedly assaulting a police officer. — ABC and NBC News report police have identified Larry Dawson of Antioch …
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Erica Werner / Associated Press:
Police officer shot at U.S. Capitol, shooter caught — WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Capitol Police officer was shot Monday at the Capitol Visitor Center complex, and the shooter was taken into custody, Capitol officials and police said. — The event unfolded with Congress on recess and lawmakers back in their districts.
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Eric Bradner / CNN:
U.S. Capitol and White House on lockdown
U.S. Capitol and White House on lockdown
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NBC4 Washington, The Daily Caller, Washington Free Beacon, WREG-TV and Townhall.com
Stephanie Cegielski / xoJane:
An Open Letter to Trump Voters from His Top Strategist-Turned-Defector — Even Trump's most trusted advisors didn't expect him to fare this well. Almost a year ago, recruited for my public relations and public policy expertise, I sat in Trump Tower being told that the goal was to get The Donald …
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Mediaite, Yahoo Politics and Hullabaloo
NBC News:
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory Calls LGBT Criticism ‘Political Theater’ — Governor McCrory: ‘We Are Not Taking Away Any Rights’ 2:24 — North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday dismissed criticism of a controversial new law curbing LGBT anti-discrimination protections as “political theater” …
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Towleroad
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Laura Nahmias / Politico:
New York City instituting non-essential travel ban to North Carolina for city employees
New York City instituting non-essential travel ban to North Carolina for city employees
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The Stranger …, Towleroad and Joe.My.God.
Gary D. Robertson / Associated Press:
Lawsuit challenges North Carolina anti-discrimination law
Lawsuit challenges North Carolina anti-discrimination law
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WNCN, WWAY-TV, RedState, Associated Press, John Hawkins' Right Wing News, Advocate and ABC News
Katie Benner / New York Times:
U.S. Says It Has Unlocked iPhone Without Apple — SAN FRANCISCO — The Justice Department said on Monday that it had found a way to unlock an iPhone without help from Apple, allowing the agency to withdraw its legal effort to compel the tech company to assist in a mass-shooting investigation.
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NBC News, The Daily Caller, Boing Boing and PINAC
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Greg Bluestein / Political Insider blog:
BREAKING: Nathan Deal vetoes Georgia's ‘religious liberty’ bill — Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday vetoed the “religious liberty” bill that triggered a wave of criticism from gay rights groups and business leaders and presented him with one of the most consequential challenges he's faced since his election to Georgia's top office.
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Japan Times:
Tokyo man held over confinement of missing Saitama teen — SAITAMA - A man was detained Monday in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of abducting a Saitama girl who was found the previous day after disappearing two years ago, police said. — Kabu Terauchi, 23, was detained near Futo Station …
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WNEP-TV
Abby Broyles / KFOR-TV:
“What is that?” Oklahoma family alarmed after finding dead mouse in can of green beans — MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - A Midwest City family has a bizarre Easter story they'll never forget. — As they were preparing a dish for Easter lunch, they discovered a rodent in a can of green beans.
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Frank Schultz / GazetteXtra:
Protesters occupy Janesville Holiday Inn — UPDATE: Dozens of protesters entered the Holiday Inn Express on Monday evening as part of an anti-Donald Trump protest, according to Gazette reporter Nick Crow, who was on the scene. — A state Assembly representative is among the 60 or so protesters …
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Associated Press, FOX6Now.com and The Gateway Pundit
Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
Secret Service: No guns in GOP convention — The Secret Service says people attending the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this July will not be allowed to carry guns. — The statement comes in response to a petition that calls for allowing open carry of guns inside Quicken Loans Arena, the host venue.
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New York Times:
Donald Trump Hires Paul Manafort to Lead Delegate Effort — Donald J. Trump, girding for a long battle over presidential delegates and a potential floor fight at the Cleveland convention, has enlisted the veteran Republican strategist Paul J. Manafort to lead his delegate-corralling efforts …
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Official: FBI team on Clinton email probe not near 150 — The FBI does not have close to 150 agents working the investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email server, a source familiar with the matter told POLITICO Monday. — The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity …
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
147 FBI agents involved in Clinton email probe
147 FBI agents involved in Clinton email probe
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Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
Trump explains comments on women: ‘I never thought I would run for office’ — on Monday defended his past controversial remarks on women, saying they date from his time as a celebrity entertainer. — Radio host Charlie Sykes challenged the Republican presidential front-runner during …
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Little Green Footballs
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Leon H. Wolf / RedState:
Charlie Sykes Just Destroyed Donald Trump (AUDIO)
Charlie Sykes Just Destroyed Donald Trump (AUDIO)
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The Right Scoop and Washington Post
Jill Abramson / Guardian:
This may shock you: Hillary Clinton is fundamentally honest — I've investigated Hillary and know she likes a ‘zone of privacy’ around her. This lack of transparency, rather than any actual corruption, is her greatest flaw — t's impossible to miss the “Hillary for Prison” signs at Trump rallies.
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Mother Jones, Washington Monthly and Washington Free Beacon
Alexander Burns / New York Times:
Donald Trump's Success Upends Battle for Control of Congress — Donald J. Trump's dominance in the Republican primary is upending the campaign for control of Congress, as Republican lawmakers seek to distance themselves from him while Democrats seize on the chance to run against a candidate …
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Mother Jones
Matt Adams / Fox 59:
Court docs: Suspect in Shaylyn Ammerman's death raped girl, tried to destroy evidence with bleach — NOTE: The following story contains graphic and disturbing details. Viewer discretion strongly advised — SPENCER, Ind. (March 28, 2016) - A man accused in the death of 1-year-old Shaylyn …
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FOX2now.com:
Patriot Guard motorcyclist in funeral procession struck, dies at hospital — ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KTVI) - At Archway Memorial Chapel in Hazelwood, owner Kenneth McGhee had nothing but good things to say about the Patriot Guard Riders, a volunteer motorcycle group that escorts funeral processions for fallen service members.
Lydia Saad / Gallup:
Trump and Clinton Supporters Lead in Enthusiasm — PRINCETON, N.J. — As the 2016 primaries continue, with neither party's nominee yet decided, Gallup finds sharp differences in the enthusiasm expressed by supporters of the various candidates. Among Republicans and Republican leaners …
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