Tonight's GOP Debate: Cruz On The Rise As Terrorism Becomes Central Focus
This is the first Republican debate since the Paris and San Bernardino attacks — and Donald Trump's call for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S.
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There's Shelter, And Then There's Housing. Utah Claims Muted Victory
Utah has reduced its chronically homeless population by 91 percent since 2005. But like many places, it lacks affordable housing, leaving more than 14,000 people in the state homeless this year.
Clinton To Spell Out Her Counterterrorism Strategy In Minnesota
Hillary Clinton outlines her strategy for combating terrorism during a speech on Tuesday. Terrorism became a critical concern among voters after deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif.
In Russia, Secretary Kerry Looks For 'Real Progress' Over Syria
Ahead of planned peace talks, Secretary of State John Kerry was trying to put the U.S. and Russia on the same page with regards to the future of President Bashar Assad.
Final GOP Debate Of 2015 Likely To Focus On National Security
Republican presidential candidates were last on a stage three days before the terrorist attacks in Paris, talking about the economy. Since then, campaign issues have taken a sharp turn.
Are Americans Convinced Obama's Strategy Against ISIS Is Working?
President Obama says ISIS is rapidly losing ground in Iraq and Syria. David Greene talks to Democratic adviser Bruce Jentleson about whether the president is succeeding in assuaging Americans' fears.
Looking At Violence In America With A Financial Lens
Health economist Ted Miller analyzes the financial toll of violence like mass shootings. He says the total cost of firearm injury in America is $235 billion a year.
Unbelief As A Belief System: Core Tenet For Christians' Fight For Religious Rights
Christian conservatives say their greatest religious rival is secularism, which is growing among Americans. Banning acts like school prayer, they say, amounts to favoring the "religion of secularism."
Obama Visits Pentagon To Highlight Ongoing Fight Against ISIS
President Obama used a visit to the Pentagon on Monday to signal that he is focused on the fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. He met with military and other national security leaders to discuss the ongoing operations ahead of another planned visit this week to the National Counterterrorism Center.
Hugh Hewitt's Presence On Debate Stage Represents Larger GOP Push
Conservative journalists are playing in the GOP presidential primary debates by serving as panelists. It is a result of reforms pushed by the Republican Party in light of Mitt Romney's 2012 loss.