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"Endangering himself": Conservative Twitter blames Obama for White House intruder

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Alex Jones: Obama will unleash ISIS terrorists on U.S. so he can confiscate our guns!

Must-see morning clip: Jon Stewart orders Congress to get its act together

Jon Stewart slams the U.S. (and China and India) for rejecting carbon taxes

Stephen Colbert exposes Hillary Clinton's latest scandal: Her granddaughter

Rick Perry’s ISIS plan: Special ops forces and “Amazon-type drones”

Stephen Colbert mocks Fox News over Obama-Bush comparisons

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Suspect in Oklahoma beheading to be charged with murder amid Islamophobic outcry

"We're not going to listen to empty promises": Denver students show the power of civil disobedience

Scott Walker's new problem: How Michelle Obama could turn the race against him

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Muslim NFL player penalized for prayer even though players are allowed to pray

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"More guns equals less crime": Fox News pundit weighs in on Oklahoma beheading

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Laura Ingraham: "Political correctness" and "diversity" responsible for White House break-in

GOP's "I don't know" doctrine: How Thom Tillis and co. will attack Obama on ISIS

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Breaking: California becomes first state to ban plastic bags

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