Cruz's path to victory  —  He is the most hated man in Washington, and he isn't riveting record crowds like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are out on the campaign trail.  But Ted Cruz is running one of the best presidential campaigns of 2016.  —  After spending what will likely amount …

Sanders: Clinton lacks courage to stand up to Wall Street  —  Hillary Clinton hasn't stood up to Wall Street, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) contended on Wednesday in an interview on MSNBC's “Morning joe.”  —  “Do I think Hillary Clinton or many other senators have shown the courage that is necessary to stand up the Wall Street power?

Obamacare had little effect on part-time employment: Study  —  The sky didn't fall when Obamacare went into effect — and the number of people working part-time didn't rise, either.  —  A new study further undercuts a major claim by critics of the Affordable Care Act, who contended that the law …

Grand jury indicts DPS trooper who arrested Sandra Bland  —  A Waller County grand jury has indicted Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brian Encinia - the trooper who arrested Sandra Bland - on perjury charges.  —  Darrell Jordan, a special prosecutor, said the charge is a Class A misdemeanor …

For Hillary Clinton, old news or new troubles?  —  The ghosts of the 1990s have returned to confront Hillary Clinton, released from the vault by Donald Trump and revved up by a 21st-century version of the scandal machine that almost destroyed her husband's presidency.  —  This is a moment that her campaign has long expected.

12 miners rescued, 5 still trapped in salt mine near Ithaca  —  LANSING, N.Y. (AP) — Five miners are still stuck in an elevator 775 feet underground at a central New York salt mine near Ithaca and emergency crews are working on a rescue. 12 have been rescued and are being evaluated by medical personnel.

Louisville woman accused of assaulting, robbing disabled man after he jokes that he doesn't believe in God  —  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A woman was arrested at the Hall of Justice in downtown Louisville Tuesday afternoon, months after police say she assaulted and robbed a man after he joked that he did not believe in God.

Roy Moore says probate judges have duty to enforce same-sex marriage ban  —  Chief Justice Roy Moore issued an order today saying that a ruling issued last March by the Alabama Supreme Court remains in effect and that probate judges “have a ministerial duty not to issue any marriage license contrary” …

GOP Sen. Cruz Says ‘Bad Actors’ Will Get Worse Under Obama  —  Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz said Wednesday that ‘bad actors’ like North Korea will only get worse under the Obama administration.  —  Responding to questions about North Korea's claim that it tested a hydrogen bomb …

The predictive value of GOP Presidential polls  —  The New Year is not a bad time for a fresh start.  So please let me acknowledge that back in July, I was too pessimistic about Donald Trump's chances.  Like Harry Enten, I was led astray by his high unfavorables.

Libertarian Gary Johnson launches presidential bid, lowers expectations  —  Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson has joined the crowded 2016 presidential race.  But he's not making any promises about his ability to defeat the likes of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump.

Gun Store Owner Who Gave Trump a Rifle Has Armed Standoff with CNN Hosts  —  If you've ever wondered what it would look like if a First Order stormtrooper did a cable news hit while his armor was at the dry cleaners, today is your lucky day.  Mark Limoges, the New Hampshire gun owner who gifted …

Citizen Asks ATF: Do I Need a Federal Firearms License to Sell Thousands of Guns to Mexican Cartels?  —  The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has posted a link to their Facebook page clarifying requirements for people selling guns to obtain a Federal Firearms License.

Melania Trump's American Dream  —  Donald Trump's first lady talks candidly about her husband's controversial presidential bid, the secrets to their happy marriage, and why she's stayed out of the spotlight—until now.  —  By Alex Kuczynski and Photographs by Douglas Friedman

How You Pronounce ‘Muslim’ Says A Lot About Your Politics  —  You may have noticed something different in the way some people, including various presidential candidates, talk about Islam depending on whether they are Republicans or Democrats.  No, I'm not referring to the Democrats' refusal to say …