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GOP hopefuls decry 'anchor baby' influx. Phantom menace?'Anchor babies' have been a big GOP talking point this week. But does the rhetoric reflect reality?
President Obama hits the links, vacation critics are silent. What happened?President Obama takes a vacation but this time almost no one is criticizing his plans. That's a sure sign that he's a lame-duck president.聽
Has Trump peaked? Probably, but he can still run as long as he wants.In a field this large, Trump's 25 percent can still win primaries, and with a virtually unlimited personal fortune, Trump is largely immune from the pressures that would otherwise force a candidate from a race.
Why Obama's Arctic drilling decision is hardly the last wordPresident Obama will allow drilling in Arctic waters, but the next president could undo that decision. And the Democratic candidates say they will.
First LookRubio campaign swings through Detroit: What does he say about taxes?The GOP candidate reiterated his tax plan, which was unveiled in July, to a crowd of 300 in the largest city in the United States to ever declare bankruptcy.聽
Trump vs. Bush: Will real conservative please stand up?Jeb Bush charges that Donald Trump 'doesn't have a proven conservative record.' But in terms of current hot-button issues, it鈥檚 Mr. Bush, not Mr. Trump, who needs to convince the right of his bona fides.
What the 'Deez Nuts' candidacy says about the state of US democracyA 15-year old from Iowa is fighting to change America鈥檚 political system with some laughs.聽
New poll shows Trump competitive with Clinton. Really?A new CNN/ORC poll shows Donald Trump gaining ground against Hillary Clinton. In many respects, the poll says more about Mrs. Clinton than Mr. Trump.
First LookColleagues remember Louis Stokes as 'shining beacon of integrity'Louis Stokes was聽Ohio鈥檚 first black member of Congress. He served for 15 years.
Scott Walker releases big Obamacare replacement plan. Smart move?Scott Walker's health-care plan would eliminate all Obamacare鈥檚 sources of revenue, without specifying what would replace them. GOP rivals say it's another entitlement the US can't afford.聽
What can Republicans do to stop Donald Trump?In our political system, the parties do not control party labels. Anyone can be a candidate for nomination under a given party and any candidate can, 脿聽la Trump, hold out the possibility of running as an independent.
Why Black Lives Matter activists are arguing with Hillary ClintonHillary Clinton is the latest Democratic presidential candidate to be targeted by Black Lives Matter activists, who are challenging a party that needs their votes.
Clinton to Black Lives Matter activists: Go beyond 'changing hearts'Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton met privately with members of the Black Lives Matter movement, after a campaign event in New Hampshire, last week.聽
Scott Walker immigration flip shows how Trump is reshaping 2016 raceThe rise of Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race has coincided with a fall for Scott Walker. Now, Governor Walker is shifting strongly to the right on immigration.
More than 300 of Hillary Clinton's emails may have classified dataUp to 305 messages in Hillary Clinton's private email server could contain classified information and require further review, the State Department said Monday.
Obama vs. Trump: Who would win on the golf course?President Obama played golf with former President Bill Clinton Saturday. How would Obama do in a round against Donald Trump?
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.聽
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.