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In this Dec. 2, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Prince William County Fair Ground in Manassas, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Donald Trump opens up 20-point lead over No. 2 Ted Cruz: poll

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Markos Moulitsas, founder of the left-wing Daily Kos, said Wednesday afternoon on Twitter that, "Yo GOP, kinda hard to talk about 'keeping people safe' when your peeps are shooting up America." (Associated Press)

Markos Moulitsas, Daily Kos founder, blames Republicans for San Bernardino shootings

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

President Obama speaks during a news conference at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Centre, in Paris, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. Obama discussed the COP21 climate change summit. (Associated Press)

White House says it will veto Obamacare repeal bill

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 13, 2015, photo, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, addresses the Sunshine Summit in Orlando, Fla. Out on the presidential campaign trail, Sens. Marco Rubio and Cruz are rising in the polls. Back in the Senate, their ambitions can sometimes cause a nuisance for fellow lawmakers, including vulnerable Republicans up for re-election next year. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Ted Cruz gloats: Marco Rubio’s allies ‘very, very nervous’ about our surge in the polls

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, California Republican (Associated Press) **FILE**

Kevin McCarthy: Congress will avoid shutdown

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) ** FILE **

Chris Christie lands endorsement from the New Hampshire Union Leader

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. (AP Photo/Willis Glassgow) ** FILE **

Donald Trump: China is ‘dying to negotiate’ with ‘good guy’ Ben Carson

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggests that he may retreat from a pledge to support the party's nominee if he is not "treated fairly." (Associated Press)

Donald Trump counsel: If he’s not treated ‘fairly,’ then ‘very, very bad thing’ for GOP

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Eric Schultz) ** FILE **

Donald Trump leads in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina: polls

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Rand Paul wants action on money and funding fueling the Islamic State. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Rand Paul says money keeps ISIS alive

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks at a Stratham Republicans' event Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in Stratham, N.H. (Erik Hawkins/Portsmouth Herald via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Chris Christie, New Jersey governor, says he stands alone in GOP race in fighting terrorism

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

David Vitter (Associated Press/File)

David Vitter slams Obama Syrian refugee plan in bid to win Louisiana governor runoff election

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Ohio Gov. John Kasich discusses the state budget with members of local business organizations during a meeting at manufacturing equipment maker Milacron LLC in Batavia, Ohio, in this July 18, 2013, file photo. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)

Pro John Kasich super PAC compares Donald Trump, Ben Carson to Obama

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) ** FILE **

Donald Trump widens lead in New Hampshire: poll

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Atop the ballot leaderboard sits Sen. Ted Cruz, who has qualified in 24 states and territories, has filed in 13 more and plans to register soon in three more states, according to his campaign spokesman Rick Tyler. That would bring Mr. Cruz's official filings to 40 states and territories. (Associated Press)

Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Jeb Bush lead GOP race to get on state ballots

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Although he leads the crowded Republican field, GOP insiders say Donald Trump may not be able to win Iowans' votes in February. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump seen unlikely to win in Iowa despite poll numbers

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley delivers a speech on "Lessons from the New South" during a luncheon at at the National Press Club in Washington on Sept. 2, 2015. (Associated Press)

Shalabh Kumar launches Republican Hindu Coalition

By Anjali Shastry - The Washington Times

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Sarah Palin names Ted Cruz and Donald Trump as strong on national security

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe speaks during an interview with The Associated Press during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, on June 16, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Virginia slated to spend $1 billion more on Medicaid

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Despite a failed attempt to defund the Affordable Care Act at the Senate level, Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell insisted the GOP will find a way to undercut President Obama's signature health care law after Thanksgiving. The Senate's parliamentarian ruled the previous attempt didn't abide by legislative rules. (Associated Press)

Republican efforts to overturn Obamacare stalls in Senate

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times