Ted Cruz and Donald Trump trade blows, score points in battle over birther theories

Sen. Ted Cruz pushed back against Donald Trump in the GOP presidential debate Thursday for stoking "birther" questions over the Texas Republican's eligibility to be president, saying the law clearly states that he is legally allowed to be president despite being born in Canada.

Mr. Trump, though, pushed back, saying ...

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Rubio SLAMS Cruz's Record: 'That's Not Consistent Conservatism. That's Political Calculation' [VIDEO]

'I saw you flip your vote on the Senate floor on crop insurance because they said it would help you in Iowa.'

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Blaze Poll: Who Won the South Carolina GOP Debate?

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Trump Slams Cruz for Attacks on His New York Values: 'That Was a Very Insulting Statement Ted Made'

"I've had more calls on that statement that Ted made."

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Trump to Cruz: Democrats Will Bring Lawsuit Against You If You're Nominee

Ted Cruz attacked Donald Trump on the birther issue in a much anticipated showdown during Thursday night's Republican presidential debate. "Back in September, my friend Donald said he had his lawyers lo at this in every which way. There was nothing to this birther issue," Cruz said at the debate sponsored by the Fox Business ...More

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Before the Main Debate, a Fiorina Tuneup

(John Hinderaker) As we wait for the main GOP debate to begin, here is a highlight from Carly Fiorina, who apparently dominated the undercard. Most people are focusing on the zinger she delivered to Hillary Clinton, vis-a-vis Bill, in the clip below. Fair enough, but more significant, I think, is how she went on to couple Hillary and Donald Trump as practitioners of crony capitalism. Other GOP contenders should do the same,

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Ted Cruz Addresses 'Birther' Issue

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Rubio Attacks Christie: 'Our Next President…Cannot Be Someone Who Agrees With Obama's Agenda'

'If we don't get this election right there may be no turning back for America'

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Cruz Throws Sharp Elbows at Trump in Heated Battle Over Presidential Eligibility: 'Now Donald…'

"And I'll tell you, I'm not going to be taking legal advice from Donald Trump."

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Benghazi Victim's Mother SCREAMS: 'Hillary Is a Liar!' After Watching '13 Hours'

A new movie that depicts a blow-by-blow account of the events that to place on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya debuts this week: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The mother of Sean Smith, an American who died during the  Benghazi terrorist attack, exploded at Hillary Clinton when asked about reaction to the film ...More

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Obama Only Helping 'Millionaires and Billionaires,' Cruz Says

President Obama has "tried to paint a rosy picture of jobs" that doesn't reflect reality for most Americans, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says at debate hosted by Fox Business Network. "Obama-Clinton economy has left behind the working men and women of this country," he says NOTE: In Tuesday's State of the Union, Obama touted how much the U.S. economy has improved during his tenure, saying "anyone claiming that America's economy is in decline is peddling fiction"

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Rubio: Captured Terrorists Will Get 'One-Way Ticket to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba'

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Donald Trump attracting white supremacists draws complaints

White nationalists have found a champion they can get excited about in Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, but they're having a tough time getting their message through as they face a backlash from voters who reject it.

The American National Super PAC, founded by the leader of the American Freedom ...

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Cruz: 'Yes I Made A Paperwork Error — They'd Better Go Back To The Well' [VIDEO]

Defends against Goldman Sachs loan rumors

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'Everyone Watching Knows You Are Hiding': Things Get Tense When Chris Matthews Confronts Cruz Spox on 'New York Values' Jab at Trump

"Hold on! You are pulling back."

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PolicyGenius Raises $15 Million For Its Online Price Comparison Insurance Brokerage

 Brooklyn-based PolicyGenius has raised $15 million in a new round of funding to expand its price comparison insurance brokerage service. Increasingly, old line industries are coming online, and insurance, one of the last holdouts, is no different. Founded by a former McKinsey consultant who worked with the insurance industry in 2014, PolicyGenius provides users with price comparison information… Read More

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Demystifying Ballots: Change.org's Platform for Politics

Ben Rattray, Change.org's founder and chief executive officer, explains how the organization is improving voter access to politicians. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)

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California terror suspect indicted on federal charge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - An Iraqi-born man living in California was indicted Thursday on a federal charge that he lied to investigators about traveling to Syria to fight against the government there.

Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab was indicted in Sacramento on one count of making a false statement involving international ...

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One Chart Shows Just How Total Hillary's Collapse Has Become

Oh, the humanity!

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Candidates in 'Undercard' Debate Stress Opposition to Clinton

Republican candidates at end of Fox Business Network debate stress they would be best opponents of Hillary Clinton. Rick Santorum touts himself as a "fighter;" says he's the only person on stage that has fought Clinton "on the issues you care about," including abortion NOTE: Santorum, Clinton overlapped in Senate Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he fought the "Clinton machine" in each of his politicla races in his homestate Carly Fiorina tells audience "you cannot wait to see the debate b

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A dance to the music of polls — previewing tonight's GOP debate

(Paul Mirengoff) The GOP presidential debates are like a typical television series. The quality of actors doesn't vary much from episode to episode, nor does the general nature of the characters they play. What varies is which character[s] they come into conflict with in a given episode. In the debate context, this variable is driven by which candidate poll data tells a candidate he (or she) must try to smack down. Early

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Huckabee: 'We Don't Buy' That Obama Says You Can Keep Your Guns [VIDEO]

Obama has 'lost his credibility'

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Benghazi Security Team Says CIA Officer Did Not 'By Any Means' Deserve Medal of Honor

"From the very beginning, you guys walk in, and the CIA chief is really hostile."

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We Asked Rand Paul if He Thinks Fox Is Trying to Censor His Message — This Was His Response

"Do you think that Fox is trying to censor your message?"

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A Guiding Light Into The Future Of Marketing

 The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a feast to the eyes, but an overload of the senses. Separating the profound from the gimmicks and the trends from the distractions is vital, but hard. For me, there is one just one takeaway from CES this year: Everything around us is becoming digital. So while our industry cares about digital media, digital budgets and digital strategy, we need to retool… Read More

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Can Clinton or Sanders Surge Before Iowa Caucuses?

On "With All Due Respect," Mark Halperin and John Heilemann discuss the results of a Des Moines Register/Bloomberg Politics Iowa Poll and whether either Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton can pull away before February 1st.

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Colorado Campaign Ad Shows Man Getting Painful Rectal Exam

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Fiorina: Unlike Hillary, I Like Spending Time With My Husband

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina blasted Hillary Clinton during Thursday's undercard debate on the Fox Business Network. "You know, I'm not a political insider. I haven't spent my lifetime running for office. The truth is I've had and been blessed by a lot of opportunities to do a lot of things in my life and ...More

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Bill allowing guns on school grounds likely going nowhere

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Republican bill that would allow people with concealed weapon permits to carry guns on school grounds is likely going nowhere in the state Assembly, a top GOP leader said Thursday.

Senate President Mary Lazich along with Reps. Jesse Kremer and Robert Brooks began circulating the ...

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Santorum: Iran Has Already Torn Up Obama's Nuclear Deal [VIDEO]

'Iran has not approved the agreement that President Obama has said they approved'

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Rubio: Yemeni Prisoner Release Latest Step in Obama's 'Reckless Plan to Empty Guantanamo'

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Carly Fiorina Stings Hillary Clinton With Brutal 14-Word Jab: 'Unlike Another Woman in This Race…'

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'It's Make Or Break Time' at Republican Presidential Debate

Less than three weeks before the first ballots are cast in the 2016 presidential debate, the stakes are high for Donald Trump and everyone trying to catch him

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Buzzy Social App Stolen Shuts Down Amidst "Concerns" From Users

 Amidst concerns over the gaming mechanics of a popular buzzy app, Stolen has decided to shut down. They tweeted out the news today. Basically, the app allowed you to "own" peers with Twitter accounts, whether they signed up for the service or not. It was meant to be a fun game, but rubbed many people the wrong way. We've decided to shut down the Stolen! app and service… Read More

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Hunter Urges Marines to Nominate Sgt. Rafael Peralta for Medal of Honor

Rep. Duncan Hunter (R., Calif.) is urging the Marine Corps to resubmit Sgt. Rafael Peralta for a Medal of Honor nomination after a recent statement of support from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Nebraska bill would hold refugee groups liable for crimes

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A Nebraska lawmaker has proposed a bill that would hold refugee groups liable for damages if one of the refugees they have accepted commits a crime.

Sen. Bill Kintner of Papillion introduced the measure Thursday amid a heated debate over whether Nebraska should accept refugees from ...

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What's Wrong With The President's SOTU Economic Optimism?

Since 2008, the average economic freedom score of the 50 states has fallen consistently.

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After President Obama Touts College Affordability, Experts and Students Express Their Concerns

"President Obama has failed Millennials on one of their highest priorities."

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See Why Glenn Beck Says Marco Rubio's Latest Campaign Ad Is 'a Little Slimy'

"This is why nobody in this business endorses."

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Follow Tonight's GOP Debate at Power Line Live

(John Hinderaker) The sixth GOP presidential debate will take place tonight in South Carolina. It will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern and will last for two hours. The debate will be televised on Fox Business Network; you can also stream it on any Salem Media radio station. The main event will be preceded by the second-tier debate at 6 Eastern, which will also be broadcast on Fox Business Network. The main stage

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Peach Gets An Unofficial Web And Android Version Called Nectarine

 If you haven't tried Peach out because you don't have an iOS device, a developer has ginned up something called "Nectarine," which is an unofficial Android and web version of the service. It's limited as far as what you can do and how you can interact, but you can definitely view your stream (in flipped order), like posts and comment on posts. It's pretty… Read More

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Trump Unleashes in Tirade Against His Microphone: 'Don't Pay' the 'Son of a B****' Who Set It Up

"Don't pay him! Don't pay him!"

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Uber Is Finally Creating A Dedicated R&D Team On The Ground In India

 Uber is increasing its focus on India, the country that it foresees becoming its second largest behind only China in the coming years, with plans to establish its first dedicated engineering team in the South Asian country in the coming months. Read More

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"13 Hours" — the movie and the politics

(Paul Mirengoff) Last night, I attended a showing of "13 Hours," Michael Bay's movie about the Benghazi attacks. The movie will be out next week. I believe our readers will find it very much worth seeing. Let's start by discussing "13 Hours" qua movie and then move on to the politics of it. "13 Hours" succeeds as cinema despite (or maybe for me because) it doesn't follow the usual Hollywood formula. There

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Obama wants to reset clock on Medicaid expansion

President Obama wants to sweeten the deal for 19 states that have refused to expand their Medicaid programs under Obamacare, saying Congress should reset the clock on generous federal matching funds that were set to wind down after this year.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, moved to expand ...

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Fire Watch: Be On The Look Out For These Hot Hollywood Gingers [SLIDESHOW]

They're on fire

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Has Breitbart Gone Full 'Birther' On Ted Cruz?

'One of the most dominant storylines of this year'

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Witness Says Three Suicide Bombers Explode in Jakarta Starbucks

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Glenn Beck: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders 'Not Healthy' for Democratic Party

"I see Hillary Clinton falling apart."

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Clinton's Spot on Illinois Ballot Challenged

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is ineligible to appear on Illinois's primary ballot, a petition filed with state officials on Wednesday claims. The petition argues that thousands of signatures submitted to get Clinton's name on the state's primary ballot are invalid for a litany of reasons. As a result, it claims, Clinton's signature total is under ...

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