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The Politics of US series: Muslim refugees and national securityFifth in a 10-part weekly series. The Politics of US looks at polarizing topics to help deepen understanding of the issues – and respect for those with differing views. This installment explores whether the US is striking the right balance between security and liberty in vetting Muslim refugees.
The Muslim refugee who saved an American soldierJanis Shinwari, an Afghan interpreter for the US military, sought refuge in America after the Taliban put him on a hit list. His story turns the debate on Muslim refugees on its head.
The ExplainerMuslim refugees and national securityDespite stringent screening of all refugees, some Americans are concerned about national security.
Second thoughts from conservative talk radio star: Did we create Trump?An influential right-wing talk-show host in Milwaukee rejects Trump and worries that the echo-chamber of conservative media he helped create is responsible for the Trump movement. On Tuesday, he announced his retirement.
After calling Obamacare 'the craziest thing,' Bill Clinton defends the programBill Clinton tried to avoid muddling his message again as he campaigned for his wife in battleground Ohio a day after he described President Barack Obama's health care law and the resulting insurance markets as "the craziest thing in the world."
With Trump's tax records, little details could pose big problemsThat Donald Trump took a nearly $1 billion tax break generates little attention from voters in key states. But other issues related to his taxes are raising eyebrows.
In vice presidential debate, two portraits of faith-filled livesDemocrat Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence – both raised Catholic, one now born-again Christian – see religious faith as central to their public service.
First LookJulian Assange: Why he's teasing pre-election Wikileaks document dumpJulian Assange: Over the past decade, Wikileaks has been adversarial to Republican and Democratic administrations alike; during the current election season, that means lots of material for opponents of Hillary Clinton.
Why New York AG told Trump Foundation to stop fund-raisingDemocratic N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman ordered the Donald Trump's foundation to stop soliciting funds in the state.
In era of Trump, spin cycle gets a makeoverIt's debate season, where social media has brought political spin into real time, favoring speed over contemplation and risking a hardening of polarization.
In Florida, Clinton rises with help of women – and maybe Miss UniverseClinton widened her lead in the biggest battleground state after last week’s debate, in which she pilloried Trump for mocking beauty queen Alicia Machado's weight gain.
Hillary Clinton shares stage with Zianna Oliphant in CharlotteHillary Clinton with Zianna Oliphant: At a church in Charlotte on Sunday, Mrs. Clinton said gun violence in the US should bring the country to do more to protect "all of God's children."
Chris Christie on Trump taxes: He's a 'genius' if he didn't pay for 18 yearsChris Christie on Trump taxes: A New York Times report revealed that Republican candidate Donald Trump may have been legally allowed to not pay federal income taxes for 18 years.
Why Trump wants his supporters to monitor the polls in 'certain areas'Trump called on crowds in rural Pennsylvania to poll watch, but some worry that could lead to discrimination and harassment at the polls.
Columbus Day could disenfranchise thousands of voters, senators warnUS Sens. Charles Schumer and Patrick Leahy say nine states haven't pushed their voter-registration deadlines back because of the federal holiday. Some states said they would, while others have stood firm against any changes.
Report: Trump losses may mean he didn't pay taxes for yearsThe first few pages of the GOP nominee's 1995 state income tax filings, showing over $915 million in net losses, suggest he may have been able to avoid paying federal income taxes for as many as 18 years.
US takes over Puerto Rico's finances: a nudge toward statehood?Puerto Rico takeover: The US Congress appointed a seven-person board that now runs the island's finances. Political debates over its future status may never be the same.
First LookWhy 20,000 more Kansans can vote this NovemberA District Court judge has upheld a previous ruling that Kansans should not be required to show proof of citizenship in order to vote. The change means at least 20,000 more Kansans will be added to the voter rolls.
For Trump, same attacks on Clinton infidelities, but US has changedIt's a high-risk strategy that might not sufficiently take into account how a key set of voters – women and Millennials – views the issue.
Newspaper presidential endorsements 2016: A big break with traditionNewspaper presidential endorsements 2016: USA Today broke a tradition of keeping silent on presidential endorsements to denounce Donald Trump on Friday, the latest newspaper to buck its history during the 2016 campaigns.
