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Finding balance in the politics of fearAfter the Paris attacks, many US politicians have either stoked fears or dismissed them. The challenge is to address concerns without overstating them.
Can Jeb Bush rise again? Florida could hold clues.Former Gov. Jeb Bush was always a policy wonk, unlike his folksy older brother. Now he's struggling in his presidential bid, but Floridians expect him to fight to the end.聽- Is the GOP establishment trying to gang up on Trump?Donors to a number of GOP presidential campaigns have joined forces for an anti-Trump ad blitz.
A sleeper Senate race in CaliforniaIf events align a certain way, the 2016 race to succeed California Sen. Barbara Boxer could be a humdinger that political junkies talk about for years.
First LookBen Carson: Does he have a Thomas Jefferson problem?Following some controversy over statements about his personal history, Carson is now being challenged on his knowledge of US history, specifically of Thomas Jefferson and the US Constitution.
First LookHow do Americans view government? Survey finds both distrust and hopeA new Pew survey finds that, while Americans are critical and distrustful of government in general, members of both parties say it is doing well at addressing some national issues.
Louisiana race: Can Republicans score an upset victory?In the Louisiana governor's race, Republican David Vitter has narrowed a very wide gap. Will it be enough to defeat聽John Bel Edwards?
First LookGyrocopter pilot pleads guilty to federal charges 鈥� that was kind of the pointDouglas Hughes聽could face 10 months in prison for flying a his gyrocopter through restricted airspace and landing on the lawn of the US Capitol.
First LookOne year after immigration promise, Obama seeks Supreme Court backingThe Obama administration has requested the nation's high court to overturn previous rulings halting the president's plan to allow聽nearly 5 million illegal immigrants to live and work in the country legally.
First LookTwice-ousted former Mayor Buddy Cianci honored in Rhode Island capitalFormer mayor and twice-convicted felon Buddy Cianci was honored with a portrait ceremony in Providence, R.I., Thursday.
House defies Obama on Syrian refugees, as larger threat emergesWhile the White House plan to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees has sparked controversy, lawmakers say that loopholes in the 'visa waiver' program pose a far more serious concern.
Why are voters turning to Donald Trump after the Paris attacks?Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump saw his popularity rise following Friday night's terror attacks in Paris, defying the conventional expectation that voters would turn to a more experienced candidate.
Poor screening: Two Iraqi refugees Republicans use as an exampleTwo Iraqi refugees living in Kentucky were jailed for plotting to send sniper rifles, Stinger missiles and money to Al Qaida operatives in Iraq.
FocusWhere hard-line House Freedom Caucus has a big following鈥楾he Big First鈥� district in Kansas is among the 20 most Republican districts in America, and voters there agree on conservative policies. But they aren鈥檛 as unified in supporting some of the right wing's tactics.
Why House Freedom Caucus is so hard to budgeMembers of the Freedom Caucus are deeply entrenched in the most conservative corner of conservative states. Their views are generally in line with the wishes of the voters who elected them.
Bobby Jindal's exit: Winnowing worksThe struggles of a former Rhodes scholar and governor who once seemed a serious contender reveal important aspects of the 2016 race.
US lawmaker proposes tighter review of Syrian and Iraq refugeesThe proposed law would stipulate that no Syrian or Iraqi refugee can enter the United States until Congress receives certification that they are not a national security threat.聽
Bobby Jindal ends 2016 presidential bid: 'This is not my time'Amid low poll numbers and lukewarm support, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Tuesday announced the decision to suspend his Republican presidential campaign.聽
Prosecutors: Former New York Senate leader forced businesses to pay sonFormer Sen. Dean Skelos (R) of New York聽sought to corruptly direct commissions and jobs to his son, prosecutors said Tuesday. The trial is among the highest-profile to come out of聽corruption scandals involving members of the state legislature in Albany, N.Y.
Why the Syrian refugee issue turned partisan so quicklyOn Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Ryan called for a 'pause' in Syrian refugees coming to the US.
