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Jennifer Lawrence vs. Donald Trump: Do celebrity endorsements matter?Jennifer Lawrence and other celebrities have criticized Trump, who is slipping in the polls. Meanwhile, Democrats have the most celebrity endorsements.
Why pundits (still) don't expect Trump to win GOP nominationDonald Trump continues to be a force in the 2016 presidential race dominated by 'outsiders,' but political observers predict a more traditional candidate will carry the Republican Party's bid to the White House. Why?
What cases will the Supreme Court examine in new term?The Supreme Court begins its new term on Monday. It will look at some noteworthy issues, including affirmative action and聽Juvenile life without parole.聽
Revenge of the outsiders: Why 2016 presidential race is breaking the moldDonald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, and Bernie Sanders are all bucking their party establishments 鈥� and are having a big impact. Money, media, and the other candidates are part of the reason.聽
Clinton and Fiorina push no-fly zone for Syria. Really?Both the Democratic front-runner and the Republican rising star think the US should declare and enforce a no-fly zone in Syria. Military experts say it could set up a showdown with Russia that would be best to avoid.
How Donald Trump has found common ground with televangelistsMany of the Pentecostal televangelists who met with Donald Trump Monday are known for their media savvy and gospel of health and wealth 鈥� and have endured many of the same kinds of criticisms as the candidate.
How 'Major Kong' flew back into the political lexiconWhen the usual adjectives won't do, a bomb-riding war monger is becoming a go-to image for what pundits see as absurd moments in politics.聽
Bernie Sanders' $26 million haul proves he's a serious challengerSen. Bernie Sanders' ability to raise $26 million in small donations during the past three months underscores his perhaps surprising success in motivating the left.
Bernie who? Why does TV media ignore Sanders even as he tops polls?Bernie Sanders has faced a near-blackout from major TV news sources, even though he continues to rise in popularity and fundraising.聽
First LookKentucky governor faces off with Kim Davis over 鈥榓bsurd鈥� legal standoffRowan County clerk Kim Davis has sued Gov. Steve Beshear for instructing county clerks to comply with US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. The governor is firing back.
How Russian hackers tried to break into Hillary Clinton's email systemFive times, Russia-linked hackers tried to trick Hillary Clinton into infecting her computer systems while she was secretary of state.聽The phishing attempts highlight the risk of Clinton's unsecure email setup.
First LookDozens of Secret Service staffers implicated in latest scandalAn inspector general report from the Department of Homeland Security found that the Secret Service violated privacy law in order to embarrass Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R), who led an investigation into an agency scandal last March.聽
How Bernie Sanders raised almost as much money as Hillary ClintonBernie Sanders raised about $26 million for his presidential campaign in the past three months. Hillary Clinton raised $28 million in the same period.聽
First LookCongress averts government shutdown 鈥� for nowThe stopgap spending bill passed Wednesday buys Congress and President Obama nearly two months to hash out a longer term budget deal.
Hillary Clinton's challenge: Sexism or 'Clinton-ism'?As Hillary Clinton seeks to become the first woman president, her last name could be a bigger problem than her gender. The e-mail issue is a steady reminder.
What John Boehner can do before he leaves CongressSpeaker John Boehner has indicated that he鈥檒l try to work ahead as much as he can before he resigns at the end of October. But it might be hard to get through much of his to-do list.
First LookPlanned Parenthood controversy: Are Americans ready to cut funding?Hardline GOP lawmakers have threatened government shutdown over Planned Parenthood funding. But are Americans on board?
Joe Biden: The most popular (undeclared) candidate?In head-to-head match-ups against Republican rivals, Biden trumps Hillary Clinton, beating each rival by a larger margin.
Will Boehner's absence change anything in Congress?For the next month, Speaker John Boehner is untethered from the hard right, setting the stage to pass stalled measures. But removing Boehner also makes longterm prospects worse.
South Dakota's 29th governor Walter Dale Miller diesThrough his long career in public office, [Former Gov.聽Walter聽Dale聽Miller]聽worked hard and put South Dakota first,'聽South Dakota聽Gov. Dennis Daugaard said in a statement.聽Former Gov. Miller聽died Monday night.