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Carson: Trump worried about his Twitter ‘problem’ Donald Trump believes his aggressive use of social media, most notably his prolific Twitter presence, is a “problem” for the campaign, according to Ben Carson.

TSA chief: More visible security, random checks outside airports Transportation Security Administration Administrator Vice Adm. Peter Neffenger had just landed at the Brussels airport when suicide terrorists detonated bombs in the terminal last month.

3 rescued from remote island after using palm fronds to spell ‘help’ The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard rescued three mariners from a remote, uninhabited Pacific island Thursday after a Navy plane spotted palm fronds spelling the word “help” on the sand.

Sanders thanks Bill Clinton for ‘being my psychoanalyst’ Bernie Sanders on Friday offered Bill Clinton a sarcastic thanks for his “psychoanalyst” work after the former president suggested attacks on his wife’s White House qualifications were attributable to “subconscious” double standards.

Military officials: White House didn’t want public dispute on China Senior military commanders are being dissuaded from publicly discussing Chinese actions in the South China Sea, multiple defense officials told CNN Friday.

Military proposes sending more special forces to Syria The Obama administration is considering sending 250 additional U.S. special forces to Syria to advise rebel groups as part of a broader Pentagon recommendation on how to increase the pace of operations against ISIS, a U.S. defense official said Friday.

Sanders vs. Clinton: Who’s qualified to be president? Many uncomplimentary things have been said about Hillary Clinton during this presidential campaign, but until now no one has said she isn’t qualified to hold the presidency. Indeed, love her or hate her, it’s hard to think of a candidate in recent history with more qualifications than she has.

What Trump got right about U.S. allies Many of Donald Trump’s most disagreeable policy positions are also those that garner the most media attention. Occasionally, though, his opinions also reflect basic common sense.

Can Donald Trump answer for dad’s racial history? Donald Trump, he would have you know, is no racist.

Obama administration turns over ‘Fast and Furious’ documents House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz said Friday that the Obama administration has turned over documents related to the “Fast and Furious” operation.

Bill Clinton suggests double standard in ‘qualifications’ debate Former President Bill Clinton on Friday suggested there were “different standards” regarding gender in the ongoing debate between his wife, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders over who is more qualified to be president.

Sanders: I would overturn ‘outrageous’ Mississippi, North Carolina laws Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday that if elected president, he would overturn laws in Mississippi and North Carolina that critics say discriminate against the gay community.

Sanders’ campaign manager: Clinton has ‘resume for the job’ Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager Jeff Weaver said Friday that Hillary Clinton’s resume qualifies her to be president but added that a person’s job history is not the only factor in picking the next commander in chief.

Teachers ask Supreme Court to rehear union case after Scalia is replaced A group of public school teachers, who lost when the Supreme Court deadlocked in a case concerning public sector unions, is asking the court to rehear the case after it “obtains a full complement of justices.”

Bill Clinton: ‘I almost want to apologize’ for sparring with protesters Bill Clinton, while campaigning for his wife’s presidential bid Friday, addressed a fiery exchange with Black Lives Matter protesters earlier in the week, saying it bothers him when protesters drown him out but added that he “almost” wanted to apologize for his response.

U.S. general: Number of ISIS fighters in Libya doubles U.S. intelligence estimates now put the number of ISIS fighters in Libya between 4,000 to 6,000, double the number in the war-ravaged country last year, according to the top U.S. military commander in Africa.

Obama says he’s sticking with Garland through the end of his term President Barack Obama is committing to his Supreme Court nominee through the end of his term, saying he will stick with Merrick Garland as his pick no matter who is elected president.

Sanders to visit Vatican City days before NY primary Bernie Sanders’ campaign announced Friday that the Vermont senator will visit Vatican City on April 15 — just four days before the crucial New York primary.

Sanders on Clinton row: Have I mentioned the emails? Bernie Sanders has a comeback when he’s being accused of landing low blows on Hillary Clinton: I am holding back.

Trump convention manager: ‘Winning isn’t enough’ Donald Trump’s convention manager, Republican strategist Paul Manafort, described his new role in the campaign Friday, saying his it shows the billionaire’s signature leadership style.

Sanders plays ‘Ya Bernt’ with Seth Meyers The Democratic presidential primary may be getting serious, but Bernie Sanders took on a more humorous tone Thursday night when he played “Ya Bernt” with late night host Seth Meyers.

GOP megadonors slow to rally behind Cruz Republican activists are consolidating behind Ted Cruz. Republican megadonors aren’t — yet.

Has Sanders released his full tax returns? As part of a partnership with FactCheck.org, CNN’s Jake Tapper examines a Bernie Sanders claim made about his own transparency and his federal tax returns during a recent “State of the Union” appearance on CNN.

Here’s what it’s like to be a Democrat in Wyoming Are you a Democrat in Wyoming? Congratulations, this Saturday’s presidential county caucuses are part of your once-every-four-years moment in the sun.

Tabloid trouble: The NY media vs. the candidates The Big Apple media market is gritty, combative and hyper-competitive — and it’s going to take great pleasure in trying to tear the 2016 candidates apart.

Kasich’s NY ad target: Cruz As John Kasich puts his focus on newly important New York primary voters, he is attacking Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, not front-runner Donald Trump.

White House to redirect unused Ebola money to prepare for Zika virus In an effort to take immediate action against the Zika virus, the White House said it will redirect $589 million of existing funds, including $510 million which had been designated to fight Ebola.

Kerry in Baghdad as Iraqi politics threaten ISIS fight Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Baghdad Friday in an effort to shore up an embattled prime minister fighting to stay in office as the country’s political crisis threatens the fight against ISIS.

Big weekend on tap for GOP in Colorado, Michigan With a contested Republican convention looming, the fierce fight for delegates shifts to the key states of Colorado and Michigan this weekend, just as Donald Trump is scrambling to match the formidable delegate wrangling operation of Ted Cruz.

Clinton campaign chair: ‘The American people can handle the truth’ on UFOs There has long been an air of conspiracy surrounding theories of alien life, and the head of Hillary Clinton’s campaign said Thursday it’s time to do away with the secrecy.

Gov. Snyder contradicted himself under oath, congressman says The top Democrat on a congressional panel looking into the Flint water crisis has accused Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder of contradictory testimony under oath and “perpetuating the same type of heavy-handed, deficient governance that caused this disaster in the first place.”

What happened the last time Republicans faced a contested convention The scene sounds eerily familiar: Republicans gather at a convention with no clear nominee. A couple of hundred delegates separate the two candidates. The only way to pick a winner? A fight on the floor.

Cruz apology to McConnell? ‘Ain’t gonna happen,’ he says Ted Cruz said Thursday he will not apologize to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for accusing him of lying last year, despite suggestions from Senate colleagues it would help them unite behind his campaign.

Trump’s star outshines — or dims — Hollywood Walk of Fame Not even Bill Cosby’s star draws as much controversy here as the one belonging to Donald Trump.

Inside Donald Trump’s delegate strategy Donald Trump is tabling his go-everywhere approach and hunkering down in his home state ahead of the New York primary, as his campaign aims to take a more disciplined approach to the delegate hunt.

Cruz stands by ‘New York values’ criticism Ted Cruz says he isn’t intimidated by recent polls showing him badly trailing Donald Trump in New York’s critical primary contest later this month — and he’s standing by his criticism of “New York values.”

U.S. inspector general paints grim picture of Afghanistan reconstruction After 15 years, billions of dollars and thousands of American casualties, U.S. efforts to rebuild Afghanistan are in a perilous state, according to the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.

Bill Clinton spars with Black Lives Matter protesters Bill Clinton traded verbal shots in a feisty 15-minute exchange with Black Lives Matter protesters in Philadelphia on Thursday, as he defended his wife’s presidential bid.

Clinton and Sanders fight over who has the New York state of mind Hillary Clinton has a message for Bernie Sanders: I have a New York state of mind — and you don’t.

Giuliani to vote for — but not endorse — Trump Rudy Giuliani confirmed in a pair of interviews Thursday that he will vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming New York primary — but doesn’t want it called it an endorsement.

Professor Obama makes case for Supreme Court nominee Briefly reviving his earlier-in-life position as a constitutional law professor, President Barack Obama sought Thursday to imbue his case for Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland with academic heft, insisting Republicans hold hearings as a matter of legal responsibility.

Kerry breaks record for secretary of state travel John Kerry is now the most traveled secretary of state, breaking the record upon arrival in the Gulf nation of Bahrain Wednesday.

Bill de Blasio hits Sanders for Clinton ‘qualified’ comment New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said Thursday that Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders claim that Hillary Clinton isn’t qualified to be president “is not the right way to go.”

Poll: 30% Virginia Republicans unsure they will vote for Trump A new Virginia poll is revealing a major loyalty gap between GOP and Democratic voters in a hypothetical general election match-up in the key swing state.

California GOP poll: Trump leads Cruz by 7 points GOP front-runner Donald Trump is leading Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in California, a new poll shows, one of the final primary contests before the Republicans head to the party’s convention in July.

First on CNN: Lindsey Graham to meet with Merrick Garland Sen. Lindsey Graham will meet with Merrick Garland, President Barack Obama’s pick to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Graham’s spokesman Kevin Bishop told CNN on Thursday.

Maryland poll: Clinton, Trump in the lead A new Washington Post/University of Maryland poll shows Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton leading among Maryland voters, three weeks before the state’s presidential primary.

Supercarrier Ford to join Navy fleet in September The most expensive warship ever built, the $12.9 billion aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is expected to join the U.S. Navy’s fleet in September, a Navy official says.

GOP senator: No 2016 endorsment before convention Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Thursday that she doesn’t have a second choice for president after initially supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

Hillary Clinton rides the subway, New Yorkers unfazed Hillary Clinton was on the subway. And New Yorkers were totally unfazed.

In Bahrain, Kerry walks tightrope on human rights Secretary of State John Kerry tread carefully on the issue of human rights in Bahrain — a key Gulf ally in the fight against ISIS — but whose government is accused of routine human rights abuses against political dissidents and discrimination against the country’s Shiite-majority.

ISIS foreign fighters killed in U.S. airstrikes Two European foreign fighters were killed on the same day in recent U.S. airstrikes, a Pentagon spokesman announced Thursday.

Klobuchar warns of consequences for GOP blocking Garland Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a leading Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, warns that Republican senators running in swing states may suffer in the general election if their party continues to deny a hearing or vote on the nomination of Merrick Garland, the President’s choice to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Top U.S. intel official: European countries ignoring terrorist tracking tools A top U.S. counterterrorism official in charge of ensuring terrorists do not make it into the United States said European countries can do more to screen terrorists because they ignore tools the U.S. has offered in the fight against terrorism.

Kerry meets with Gulf allies amid differences over Iran Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Gulf state ministers Thursday as differences over Iran and a host of regional conflicts cloud the relationship between the countries.

With no nominee, Obama consigned to fundraiser-in-chief As President Barack Obama waits out the unexpectedly protracted nomination battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, he’s stepping up his role as the Democratic Party’s top draw for dollars, jetting to wealthy enclaves across the country to capitalize on his popularity among deep-pocketed donors.

In Indiana, McConnell allies plot to stop another Cruz Rep. Marlin Stutzman is a member of the anti-leadership House Freedom Caucus, a conservative in the mold of Ted Cruz and a three-term Indiana congressman who voted against John Boehner as speaker.

Hastert offers apology for ‘misconduct’ as he seeks probation Former House speaker Dennis Hastert on Wednesday apologized in a court filing for “misconduct” he committed — without specifying what exactly he was sorry for.

Sanders: Clinton is not ‘qualified’ to be president Bernie Sanders said Wednesday that Hillary Clinton was not “qualified” to be president, an escalation in rhetoric between the two Democratic presidential candidates.

Senator on endorsement of Cruz: ‘I guess’ When Republican Sen. Jim Risch endorsed colleague Ted Cruz, it wasn’t exactly glowing.

Trump spotlights Cruz’s ‘New York values’ line ahead of primary Donald Trump came home to New York Wednesday, speaking for the first time since being defeated in Wisconsin by primary opponent Ted Cruz, ready to make sure that the Texas senator never lives down one of his most memorable lines of attack.

White House warns Congress: Fight Zika or live to regret it The White House on Wednesday issued a dire warning to Republicans in Congress: Spend money to prevent the Zika virus from spreading within the United States or regret it later.

Political Prediction Market: Trump, Cruz almost tied for nomination Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are almost tied for the Republican nomination, according to CNN’s Political Prediction Market.

Trump meeting suggests campaign changes Donald Trump met Wednesday with GOP strategist Paul Manafort, a huddle that suggests campaign changes could be in the works after the billionaire lost the Wisconsin primary and is facing an uphill climb to clinch the Republican presidential nomination before the convention.

Reid blasts Grassley as fight over Garland gets nastier The Senate brawl over whether to confirm a new justice to the Supreme Court is getting uglier and it’s also producing some strange bedfellows in Washington.

Michelle Obama hits back against ‘hateful’ rhetoric First lady Michelle Obama lauded diversity and immigration while shunning harmful political language during an event marking the Persian New Year Wednesday.

Cruz: Wisconsin voters ‘resoundingly rejected’ Trump Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that Wisconsin voters “resoundingly rejected” Donald Trump’s campaign the night before, and said “the values of liberal Democratic politicians” have been harming New York, the site of a critical upcoming GOP presidential primary contest.

Despite Wisconsin win, GOP senators in no rush to back Cruz GOP senators on Wednesday are not showing any rush to back Texas Sen. Ted Cruz after his big win in Wisconsin.

Clinton to Sanders: ‘I’m still considerably ahead’ Hillary Clinton told CNN’s Chris Cuomo Wednesday that she’s “feeling very good” about where she stands in the Democratic primary fight with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, despite losing Wisconsin the night before.

Alabama governor refuses to talk about sex scandal, impeachment Alabama’s governor passed on an opportunity Wednesday to address an effort by some lawmakers to impeach him amid scrutiny over recordings of a sexually explicit conversation.

Killing a sex scandal, winning the White House Scandals are an integral part of the American political tradition.

Ted Cruz: Now the odds-on favorite With his decisive victory in Wisconsin, Sen. Ted Cruz has not only shaken up the Republican presidential race, but heading into the homestretch, he has suddenly become the odds-on favorite to win the nomination in Ohio.

Nancy Reagan’s real role in the Reagan White House Some years ago, I asked an eminent presidential historian, David Herbert Donald, what asset a president needs most. He thought briefly and answered, “A friend.”

7 things you need to know about a contested convention Texas Sen. Ted Cruz earned a big victory in Wisconsin on Tuesday, topping Donald Trump moving the Republican Party closer to a historic contested convention this summer.

Clinton plan: Defeat Sanders, then unify Democratic party Hillary Clinton’s campaign is taking new steps to try and disqualify Bernie Sanders in the eyes of Democratic voters, hoping to extinguish the argument that he is an electable alternative for the party’s presidential nomination.

Women troll Indiana Gov. Mike Pence over abortion law Several women have called the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence sharing information that the Republican might consider “TMI” — detailed descriptions of their menstrual cycles.

McCain says ISIS fight reminds him of Vietnam Sen. John McCain warned Tuesday that the Obama administration’s “grudging incrementalism” in the fight against ISIS risks a failure akin to the Vietnam War.

Clinton on Sanders: ‘I’m not even sure he is’ a Democrat Hillary Clinton questioned Bernie Sanders’ fidelity to the Democratic Party in an interview published on Wednesday, a step further than she usually goes when talking about Sanders and the party.

Pennsylvania poll: Trump, Clinton lead rivals National front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are favored to win in Pennsylvania later this month, but both have just single-digit leads in the Keystone State, a new poll finds.

How Walker helped Sanders win Wisconsin Bernie Sanders easily won the Wisconsin Democratic primary Tuesday night, but in his victory speech he didn’t thank the man who helped push him over the top: Scott Walker.

GOP congressman: Voter ID law will help Republican presidential candidate A Wisconsin Republican congressman seemed to confirm Democratic critics’ fears Tuesday when he pointed to the state’s new voter ID laws as a reason the Republican candidate will be competitive there in the general election, during a primary night interview.

Why China may cheer a Trump presidency and dread a Clinton one China is a favorite punching bag of Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, accused of stealing U.S. jobs and threatened with eye-watering trade tariffs.

GMU renames law school after adding Scalia name-change leads to acronym issue George Mason University recently renamed its law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia — and then quickly realized the acronym that name created was problematic.

Alabama: Governor’s private actions are none of your business Alabama lawmakers attempt to impeach “family values” governor over allegations of affair carries its own hypocrisy.

How Supreme Court stood up for democracy for minorities The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday in Evenwel v. Abbott is important because of what the court did not do: It did not change the way in which voting districting is done in the United States. The court reaffirmed that state and local governments may draw election districts on the basis of total population.

New York primary: Get ready for the real show With the Wisconsin primary results in, all eyes are now on the Empire State, writes SE Cupp.

Grassley to Chief Justice Roberts: ‘Physician, heal thyself’ Chief Justice John Roberts — nominated by President George W. Bush in 2005 — is the jurist Republicans love to hate, most notably due to his decisive vote to uphold Obamacare.

Heidi Cruz back in the spotlight Heidi Cruz was back in the spotlight Tuesday — but this time it wasn’t because of Donald Trump.

Conservative radio hosts’ influence seen in Trump’s Wisconsin loss One of the strong forces Donald Trump faced in Wisconsin’s Republican primary, a contest he lost to Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday, was a group of conservative talk radio show hosts who roundly criticized him.

Sandy Hook family member to Sanders: ‘Shame on you’ for gun stance The daughter of the Sandy Hook Elementary School principal who was killed at Newtown wrote “shame on you, @BernieSanders” Tuesday after he told The New York Daily News he would not have supported the victims suing the gun manufacturers.

What Cruz’s thumping of Trump means With his primary win over Donald Trump in Wisconsin, Ted Cruz has finally infused some much needed momentum into his campaign, writes Buck Sexton.

Wisconsin primary: 5 takeaways Ted Cruz’s win over Donald Trump in Wisconsin means a contested GOP convention is not only possible, but may be probable. And Bernie Sanders reminded Hillary Clinton that the Democratic race isn’t over yet.

FBI’s Comey: No rush on Clinton email probe FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday he does not see a need for urgency in completing the ongoing investigation into Hillary Clinton’s email server. But he did say that he is staying “close to this one to make sure we have the resources to do it competently,” the Niagara-Gazette reported Tuesday.

Exit polls: Trade a concern for Wis. primary voters Democratic and Republican voters who went to the polls in Wisconsin Tuesday saw trade with other countries as a drain, with more on both sides saying it takes away more jobs than it creates, according to early exit poll results.

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Obama looks to scale up ISIS fight President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he was looking for ways to scale up the battle against militants in Iraq and Syria ahead of a White House meeting with top U.S. military brass.

McConnell: ‘Safe to say’ no action on Garland nomination Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland met with a key moderate Republican senator Tuesday, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell swiftly issued a reminder that he doesn’t plan hearings or a vote on the nomination.

House ethics committee extends probe of Florida Democrat An already nasty Senate Democratic primary fight for the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Marco Rubio got even more heated Tuesday with news that the House ethics committee is extending its probe of Rep. Alan Grayson.

DOJ looking into voter suppression claims in Arizona The Department of Justice is requesting additional information from an Arizona election official after lawmakers and activists alleged voter suppression during the Arizona presidential primary last month.

Insurgents aim to upset front-runners in Wisconsin Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders are aiming to inflict a rough night on their party front-runners in the Wisconsin primary.