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GOP field rips Obama’s move toward executive action to tighten gun control laws Republican presidential candidates are attacking President Obama’s plan to use his Oval Office powers to try to tighten gun-control laws, arguing his efforts are “unconstitutional” and another attempt to sidestep Congress. "We're not changing the Second Amendment," front-running Donald Trump... Read More Democrats unsure Hillary Clinton can beat Donald Trump in general election Democratic Party activists are conflicted over whether Hillary Clinton can take on Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump in the general election, with some fearing she provides too much ammunition for the flamboyant businessman’s style of attack. While Mr. Trump is... Read More Fed’s new rate-hike tools passed key test, Fischer says New financial tools meant to help the Federal Reserve pull off its historic interest rate hike last month have worked, easing some internal concerns at the U.S. central bank, the Fed's vice chairman said on Sunday. "One possible concern about... Read More Armed takeover of Oregon wildlife refuge A protest over the impending jail sentence of two Oregon ranchers facing time for arson escalated into a militia-led armed occupation of a federal wildlife refuge, one that the leader vowed late Saturday could last "for years." The occupation, which... Read More De Blasio doesn’t think Cuomo can force homeless off streets Mayor de Blasio’s administration charged Gov. Cuomo lacks the authority to force homeless people off the streets with an executive order. “We support the intent of the Executive Order, but to forcibly remove all homeless individuals in freezing weather, as... Read More Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran as Mideast protests rage First, one man's execution spurred sectarian protests and violence in the Middle East. Now, it appears to have sparked a serious diplomatic rift. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said Sunday that his country is severing ties with Iran. Iranian diplomats in... Read More