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Donald Trump wants to change the Constitution. Realistic?Donald Trump isn't the only one. On issues ranging from birthright citizenship to getting 'unaccountable money' out of US politics, presidential candidates are pushing policies that would require constitutional amendments.
'Probe with bayonets': Why so many politicos are cribbing from LeninRichard Nixon popularized the term 'probe with bayonets 鈥撀營f you encounter mush, proceed; if you encounter steel, withdraw.' But others are picking it up.听
First LookSoapbox roundup: Six 'candid' campaign shots from Iowa State FairPoliticians flocked to the historic Iowa State Fair in Des Moines to rouse support for the state鈥檚 early primaries 鈥� and sample some pork chops.
First LookBernie Sanders on race: Did Black Lives Matter protest force his hand?Bernie Sanders, a surprise challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination, has been criticized for not doing enough to address institutional racism in America. He sought to counter those criticisms in weekend campaign appearances in mostly-white Iowa.
First LookTrump's immigration plan gains endorsements. What's included?After months of rhetoric but few detailed policy recommendations, Donald Trump outlined his immigration policies on Sunday. They are already gaining high-profile endorsements.
First LookJohn Kasich lands major Southern endorsement: Why that mattersOhio Gov. John Kasich has landed the support of an important political figure from the South, bolstering his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Trump immigration plan: No more 'birthright citizenship' for babies born in USADonald Trump unveils his immigration plan, including the denial of citizenship to the babies of immigrants living in the US illegally
Donald Trump tracks left on abortion. Will GOP primary voters follow?Donald Trump says his position on abortion is the same as Ronald Reagan鈥檚 鈥� OK in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. But that ignores Reagan鈥檚 history on abortion, which led the former president to become an ardent foe.
Donald Trump jury duty: Will he be picked?Donald Trump, a 2016 presidential candidate, has been summoned to serve in State Supreme Court in Manhattan Monday morning.听
Cindy Gamrat apologizes for affair, but won't quit Michigan legislatureCindy聽Gamrat, a Republican state lawmaker and mother of three, tearfully apologized for an affair with Rep. Todd Courser (R) of Lapeer, Mich.
Obama and Clinton attend summer soir茅e on Martha's VineyardHillary Clinton and Barack Obama plan to attend Vernon Jordan's 80th birthday party Saturday night on the swanky Massachusetts island famous as a gathering spot for prominent Democrats.
Is Donald Trump the next Ronald Reagan?There are obvious parallels.听In the 1980 primaries, Ronald Reagan was not the candidate of the establishment insiders. In Campaign 2016, Donald Trump isn鈥檛, either. The latter is an actor, but he鈥檚 also a reactor.听
Hillary Clinton e-mails: Her tactics take a political tollThis week, Hillary Clinton unexpectedly turned her server and a thumb drive over to the FBI, amid growing concerns among Democrats about 'optics.'
Carly Fiorina's breakout moment: Can she capitalize on it?The Cleveland debate has paid handsome dividends for this former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard. In one week, she鈥檚 shot up in the polls 鈥� to tie for third nationally in a Rasmussen poll.
Why Rand Paul is doing bad impressions of Donald TrumpThe Paul campaign has a big problem: Its strategy hinges on rallying libertarian Republicans, a group that scarcely exists in the GOP primary electorate.
First LookState Fair Wing Ding: Hillary Clinton gears up for IowaDemocratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton clinched the endorsement of a key Iowa Democrat Friday, but聽the support of local politicians is no guarantee that Clinton will steal the show in Iowa.
First LookAl Gore vs. Hillary Clinton? Gore 2016 campaign rumors.Al Gore, again? Could Bill Clinton's former vice president really be challenging Hillary's bid for president?
First LookCuban dissent? Marco Rubio's sharp words about historic embassy openingCuban-American聽Sen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida has consistently been one of the sharpest critics of President Obama's plan to reestablish relations with Cuba.
How could Ben Carson's fetal tissue research affect his campaign?The Republican candidate and retired neurosurgeon has defended his decision to use fetal tissue for medical research more than 20 years ago.
Is Animas River spill leaching into presidential race?EPA officials say the immediate danger from the spill has diminished as the polluted waters have dissipated. GOP candidates say the EPA was hapless and arrogant.
