Man arrested after trying to record Jefferson Sheriff Newell Normand and his breakfast club; sheriff suspects David Vitter behind it  —  The arrest could have been ripped from a Hollywood script, playing out on the eve of a statewide election.  But was it a drama or a comedy?

Jeb Bush on rumored campaign death spiral: ‘Blah, blah, blah’  —  Jeb Bush responded to suggestions that recent cuts in his campaign staff and spending are an indication that his under-performing campaign is beginning to run out of steam.  —  A Bush campaign memo summarizing …

Donald Trump Offensive Iowa Tweet Update: Campaign Intern Denies Having Access To Twitter Account  —  Donald Trump quickly shifted blame Thursday to a “young intern” employed on his campaign after an insult to Iowa voters was retweeted on his account — but one Trump intern says running …

F.B.I. Chief Links Scrutiny of Police With Rise in Violent Crime  —  CHICAGO — The F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, said on Friday that the additional scrutiny and criticism of police officers that has come in the wake of highly publicized incidents of police brutality may be the main reason for the recent increase in violent crime.

Live from Council Bluffs, it's Ted Cruz  —  Nebraska attorney David Begley continues his series of reports on appearances of the presidential candidates in Iowa for us.  Yesterday Dave attended the appearance of Texas Senator Ted Cruz in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Staples founder Thomas Stemberg dies at 66  —  Thomas G. Stemberg, who cofounded Staples Inc. and invented the office superstore, died Friday at his home in Chestnut Hill, two years after he was diagnosed with gastric cancer.  He was 66.  —  His death was confirmed by his son, Will Stemberg.

First on CNN: DOJ closes IRS investigation with no charges  — The Justice Department is closing its two-year investigation into whether the IRS improperly targeted tea party groups  — The IRS mishandled the processing of tax-exempt applications in a manner that disproportionately …