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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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” …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

“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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

The Media, Nick Kristof Included, Still Doesn't Understand Its Role in Creating Donald Trump  —  This is not new—it was decades in the making.  —  Being our semi-regular weekly survey of the state of Our National Dialogue which, as you know, is what Bob Dylan would have come up with had he composed “Derp Landlord.”

Patriot Guard motorcyclist in funeral procession struck, dies at hospital  —  ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KTVI) - A 64-year-old motorcyclist and member of the Patriot Guard Riders died Monday following a three vehicle crash in south St. Louis County.  —  According to the St. Louis County Police Department …

ICYMI:The NYT editorial board thinks AR-15s fire in ‘rapid bursts’  —  The Conservative Political Action Conference earlier this month almost made me forget about this fancy piece of fiction from The New York Times editorial board, which is that the AR-15 is an automatic weapon.

‘Papa Noel’ — the militant recruiter in Brussels who groomed young men for violence  —  A bomb squad agent and robot stand near a suspicious package in Brussels.  (Patrik Stollarz / AFP/Getty Images)  —  They called him Papa Noel — Father Christmas — and not only because of his thick beard and stocky build.