At a three-hour annual press conference in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin described Donald Trump as “a very colorful character and talented” and “an absolute leader,”  praising the candidate’s talk about building a deeper relationship with Russia, reports Bloomberg. Putin also said his recent talks with US Secretary John Kerry showed that Washington is ready to […]

The Senate’s 2,009-page, $1.149 trillion spending bill has got something for everyone, reports The Washington Times. Among other things, the bill released by congressional leaders early Wednesday morning seeks to block some federal employees from using a personal email account the way that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did, according to The Hill. WaPo: Americans Doubt US Can Stop ‘Lone Wolf’ Attacks, Poll […]

On the eve of the Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas, an ABC News/Washington Post poll reveals that front-runner Donald Trump’s lead has increased to its largest margin yet, at 38 percent, reports The Hill. Meanwhile, a fight broke out between protesters and attendees at a Trump rally in Las VegasMonday night, according to the LA Times. WashTimes: US Has […]

Four polls released in the past week reveal that Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is becoming a real threat to Donald Trump in Iowa, ABC reports. Meanwhile a Gallup poll indicates that Americans believe terrorism is the nation’s #1 threat. Reuters: In American Mosques, Growing Safety Concerns — And More Armed Guards The Hill: Rubio-Cruz Feud Takes Center […]

In an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, 57 percent of Americans oppose Donald Trumps proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, but Republicans are evenly divided, reports NBC.   Meanwhile, Trump’s name and image have been removed from a Dubai golf course and housing development, according to AP. Bloomberg: Nearly Half of Youth Say ‘American Dream’ […]