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11:55 AM ET, January 19, 2016

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Molly Ball / The Atlantic:
The Religious Right's Donald Trump Dilemma  —  There were many unbelievable moments over the course of Donald Trump's speech on Monday at Liberty University, the evangelical college founded by the late Jerry Falwell.  —  There was his citation of the Bible: “Two Corinthians 3-17, that's the whole ball game. ...
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Cruz aide: ‘Deeply disappointed’ if Palin endorsed Trump  —  A Sarah Palin endorsement of Donald Trump would do more damage to Palin's conservative credentials than it would to Ted Cruz, the candidate's communications director said Tuesday, remarking that he would be “deeply disappointed.”
Jordain Carney / The Hill:
Cruz blasts Trump's ties to Democrats
Jon Ward / Yahoo Politics:
At Liberty University, Donald Trump again stumbles when discussing religion
Discussion: NPR, Hot Air and Steve Deace
Jenna Johnson / Washington Post:
Why so many evangelicals have faith in Donald Trump
Discussion: NBC News, Political Insider … and CNN
Eli Stokols / Politico:
In Iowa, it's down to Trump and Cruz
Discussion: Fusion
Caleb Howe / RedState:
Documents Show Donald Trump's New York Values Do NOT Include Giving To 9/11 Charities
Discussion: Raw Story and Mediaite
Kyle Smith / New York Post:
‘13 Hours’ captures how Americans really feel about our global standing
New York Times:
Evangelicals See Donald Trump as Man of Conviction, if Not Faith
Ben Schreckinger / Politico:
How Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton  —  If Donald Trump becomes the next president of the United States, there will be plenty of surprises along the way.  One of the biggest will be the help he gets from black voters.  —  According to Republican pollsters and Trump's allies …
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Benjamin Ginsberg / Politico:
Why the GOP Primary Could Be Even Crazier Than You Think  —  Welcome to a 2016 Republican presidential primary unlike any other.  A crowded field, angry electorate and uncharacteristically divided establishment, not to mention the wild-card role of super PACs, have already made this nominating contest …
ABC News:
The Note: Cruz Takes On Trump
Discussion: Political Wire
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Supreme Court to rule on Obama immigration orders  —  The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will take up a case challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's executive actions aimed at granting quasi-legal status and work permits to up to five million people who entered …
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New York Times:
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Obama Immigration Actions  —  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that it would consider a legal challenge to President Obama's overhaul of the nation's immigration rules.  The court, which has twice rejected challenges to Mr. Obama's health care law …
Greg Stohr / Bloomberg Business:   Obama's Immigration Plan Gets Review From U.S. Supreme Court
Mark Murray / NBC News:
Trump, Clinton Still Way Ahead, Weekly Tracking Poll Shows  —  Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continue to lead their respective fields nationally, according to the NBC|  SurveyMonkey weekly online tracking poll.  —  In the GOP race, it's Trump at 38 percent among Republican and Republican-leaning voters …
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Alice Ollstein / ThinkProgress:
First Republican Candidate Asked About Flint Crisis Says He Doesn't Know Much About It  —  Florida Senator and presidential contender Marco Rubio told reporters Monday night that he has not been “focusing on” the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, which has left tens of thousands …
New York Times:
Film Shows Clinton Aide's Own Struggle With Anthony Weiner Scandal  —  In May 2013, Huma Abedin and Anthony D. Weiner allowed filmmakers full access to his mayoral campaign with the hopes that the end result would document a spectacular political comeback, with Mr. Weiner being sworn in as mayor …
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Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: Clinton Aides Resisted State Department Suggestion That Clinton Use State.gov Account
David Brooks / New York Times:
Time for a Republican Conspiracy!  —  Members of the Republican governing class are like cowering freshmen at halftime of a high school football game.  Some are part of the Surrender Caucus, sitting sullenly on their stools resigned to the likelihood that their team is going to get crushed.
TMZ.com:
Glenn Frey — Eagles Guitarist Dead At 67  —  EAGLES GUITARIST DEAD AT 67  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Glenn Frey, co-founder and guitarist for the Eagles, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.
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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Election-year rift opens in GOP  —  House Republicans are moving full steam ahead with work on a replacement bill for ObamaCare, an effort that Senate Republicans see as dangerous.  —  House Republicans feel emboldened by last year's election of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as Speaker to pursue ambitious goals …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Fox News:
Building where Bill of Rights was born partially demolished  —  A building where the Bill of Rights is believed to have been born was partially demolished.  (Michael Bupp, The Sentinel)  —  It was a historic mistake.  —  A Pennsylvania building believed to be the birthplace of the Bill …
Nancy A. Youssef / The Daily Beast:
Exclusive: Pentagon May Demote David Petraeus  —  The defense secretary is looking to clamp down on misbehaving generals.  Pentagon insiders say Petraeus could be the next general to face the consequences.  —  The Pentagon is considering retroactively demoting retired Gen. David Petraeus …
David Folkenflik / NPR:
Area Satirical Publication The Onion Sold To Univision (Seriously)  —  Univision Communications Inc., the parent company to the nation's leading Spanish-language broadcast channel, has acquired a controlling stake in the satiric news site The Onion, NPR has learned.
 
 
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Guy Benson / Townhall.com:
Oh My: Palin to Endorse Trump in Iowa Today?
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Alex Proud / Telegraph:
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