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Obama to reverse Bill Clinton strategy, increase number of licensed gun dealers

President Obama and former President Bill Clinton mark the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, which promotes volunteerism and community service, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington on Sept. 12, 2014. (Associated Press)

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Twenty years after President Clinton tackled gun control by drastically reducing the number of licensed firearms dealers in the U.S., President Obama is preparing to tackle gun control by increasing the number of licensed gun dealers.

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Donald Trump is fighting to keep his place at the top of the polls in New Hampshire. This week, he laid into New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for embracing President Obama in 2012 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. (Associated Press)

Donald Trump, 2016 Republican rivals picking fights, alliances to survive

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (at microphones) has continued to speak of the need to head off veteran suicides. (Associated Press)

Veteran suicide estimate of 22 per day sparks debate, spurs lawmakers to action

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"There were a lot of concerns from my district constituents that they would imprison someone who is basically standing up for what they believe in, their right of conscience, and the fact that she didn't believe in homosexual marriages and that she didn't want to issue marriage licenses," said Virginia state Sen. Charles W. "Bill" Carrico Sr., Bristol Republican.

Gay marriage foes in Maryland, Virginia mobilize to protect religious objectors

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Refugees and migrants wait on a platform for a special train that will take them to Dortmund in western Germany at the central station in Munich on Sept. 13, 2015. (Associated Press)

Germany says Islamic State planned 5-7 suicide attacks on Munich New Year’s Eve party

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‘Islamophobia’ misnomer21 minutes ago

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Illustration on American leadership in alliance against radical Islamist terrorism by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Seeking an American to lead the world

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Defusing the debt bomb

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Better off with a Republican president

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FILE - In this Nov. 19, 205 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during their bilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

A new year for new crises

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Happening Now

The latest Hillary Clinton messages are drawn chiefly from 2011 and 2012 and cover everything from her attempts to manage growing unrest in the Middle East to keeping an eye on a presidential run. (Associated Press)

New ‘secret’ message among Clinton’s emails as classification rate spikes again

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Transferred from Guantanamo in 2012, Ibrahim al-Qosi has emerged as the face and voice of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a group focused on attacking the U.S. On Sunday al-Qosi issued a chilling audio message urging Muslims to carry out deadly attacks on New York and Paris. (Associated Press)

Terrorist released from Gitmo emerges as face of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

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A key Hillary Clinton adviser told her that she may have to consider resigning as secretary of state after President Obama was caught telling Russia's president off-mike early in 2012 that he could make more concessions on missile defense after November's U.S. elections. (Associated Press)

Clinton advised to consider resigning as secretary of state after Obama’s Russia comments

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About 150 Muslim workers have been fired from Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, Colorado, after walking off the job to protest a workplace prayer dispute. (Associated Press)

Nearly 200 Muslim workers fired in Colorado after walkout over prayer dispute

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This photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows, Rafe Spall, from left, as Danny Moses, Jeremy Strong as Vinnie Daniel, Steve Carell as Mark Baum, Ryan Gosling as Jared Vennett and Jeffry Griffin as Chris, in the film, "The Big Short," from Paramount Pictures and Regency Enterprises. The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 23, 2015. (Jaap Buitendijk/Paramount Pictures via AP)

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"Star Wars" creator George Lucas blasted Disney as "white slavers" in reference to the conglomerate's $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm three years ago. (Hulu)

George Lucas slams Disney: I sold ‘Star Wars’ to ‘white slavers’

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Katrina Pierson, national spokeswoman for Donald Trump's presidential campaign came under fire for wearing a bullet necklace during an appearance on CNN. (Image: Screen Grab from YouTube)

Trump spokeswoman catches flak for bullet necklace: ‘Next time I’ll wear a fetus’

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Rival groups of demonstrators brawled in front of the Newark, N.J. City Hall at a protest against violence. (Image: NJ.com)

Fight breaks out at New Jersey protest against violence

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British writer on evolution and biology Richard Dawkins (Associated Press)

Richard Dawkins storms out of interview with Muslim journalist for ‘pathetic’ beliefs

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Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outlined her plan to defeat the Islamic State and combat homegrown radicalization during a speech at the University of Minnesota, highlighting efforts to build trust between the Muslim community and law enforcement. (Associated Press)

Minnesota Somalis suspicious of U.S. efforts to stymie Islamic State recruitment

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Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton may have an asset or liability in her husband, former President Bill Clinton. (Associated Press)

Bonnie and Clod ride again

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Republican distinctions with a difference

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Boys in the Brotherhood

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Cataloguing the Clinton lies

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A rational forecast for 2016

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The bureaucrats’ last stand

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Culture

Actor Wayne Rogers takes a tea-break at the Lipton Uplift Lounge amidst the hustle and bustle of Sundance in Park City, Utah, on Jan. 19, 2013. (Associated Press)

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"Star Wars" creator George Lucas blasted Disney as "white slavers" in reference to the conglomerate's $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm three years ago. (Hulu)

George Lucas apologizes for ‘white slavers’ dig: ‘Disney is doing an incredible job’

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Female WWII pilots barred from Arlington National Cemetery

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the crowd while speaking at a campaign stop in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

U.K. government responds to petition to ban Donald Trump

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Election 2016

Hillary Clinton would go back to school, but in name only, under a plan devised by a controversial donor. While she was serving as secretary of state, Bernard Schwartz proposed renaming New York's Baruch College School of Public Affairs the "Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Public and International Affairs."

Clinton crony planned fundraisers to rename school for Hillary, email reveals

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

More Trump is on the way: The Donald to spend $2 million per week on ads

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Sports

Former baseball player Barry Bonds smiles before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

LOVERRO: ‘Cheated Generation’ soon to get Baseball Hall of Fame voice21 minutes ago

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) points down field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Always reliable Pierre Garcon provides steadying presence in Redskins’ offense

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Washington Wizards' Otto Porter, center, scores on Toronto Raptors' Terrence Ross, left, and Corey Joseph during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Banged-up Wizards face key stretch against Eastern Conference opponents

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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) poses with the Orange Bowl trophy following an NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Clemson defeated Oklahoma 37-17. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Deshaun Watson leads top-seeded Clemson over Oklahoma in Orange Bowl

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Politics

Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his home in Upperco, Md., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Top staffers resign from Ben Carson’s presidential campaign21 minutes ago

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This picture released by the official website of the Iranian Defense Ministry on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, claims to show the launching of an Emad long-range ballistic surface-to-surface missile in an undisclosed location. (Iranian Defense Ministry via Associated Press)

Obama administration delays decision on Iran ballistic missile program sanctions

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President Obama seeks to lay the groundwork for his last year in office by pushing longstanding goals on gun control and climate change to fruition. However, poor relations with Congress may upset his plans. (Associated Press)

Obama’s gun control push undercut by fall in prosecutions

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Democratic presidential candidate, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks during the Hardin County New Leadership Forum, Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democrat O’Malley fails to qualify for Ohio’s primary ballot

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National

Transgender bathroom illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Transgenders in Washington state to use restrooms based on identity, not anatomy, commission rules21 minutes ago

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A federal judge ruled Thursday that an Arkansas abortion law would cause irreparable harm to Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. (Associated Press/File)

Planned Parenthood wins eleventh-hour hold on Arkansas abortion law

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Architect I.M. Pei poses for a photo in May 1988. (Associated Press)

Home health aide to I.M. Pei charged with assaulting renowned architect

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Medal of Honor recipient retired Marine Cpl. William &quot;Kyle&quot; Carpenter stands with fellow Marines as the National Anthem is played before a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, Saturday, July 19, 2014. Carpenter received the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Kyle Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, arrested for hit-and-run

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The latest Hillary Clinton messages are drawn chiefly from 2011 and 2012 and cover everything from her attempts to manage growing unrest in the Middle East to keeping an eye on a presidential run. (Associated Press)

New ‘secret’ message among Clinton’s emails as classification rate spikes again

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Transferred from Guantanamo in 2012, Ibrahim al-Qosi has emerged as the face and voice of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a group focused on attacking the U.S. On Sunday al-Qosi issued a chilling audio message urging Muslims to carry out deadly attacks on New York and Paris. (Associated Press)

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A key Hillary Clinton adviser told her that she may have to consider resigning as secretary of state after President Obama was caught telling Russia's president off-mike early in 2012 that he could make more concessions on missile defense after November's U.S. elections. (Associated Press)

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About 150 Muslim workers have been fired from Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, Colorado, after walking off the job to protest a workplace prayer dispute. (Associated Press)

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Threat Assessment

FILE - In this Friday, May 9, 2014 file photo Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a parade marking the Victory Day in Sevastopol, Crimea. With hundreds of new aircraft, tanks and missiles rolling off assembly lines and Russian jets buzzing European skies under NATO&#8217;s wary eye, it doesn&#8217;t look like Russia&#8217;s economic woes have had any impact on the Kremlin&#8217;s ambitious military modernization program. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, File)

Putin’s new defense strategy declares NATO a threat

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In this Wednesday, May 20, 2015 photo, Eric Dinkins, cyber security analyst associate, works at a computer station in the Cyber Security Operations Center at AEP headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Ukraine: Russia hacks power plants, highlights U.S. weakness

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In this Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 photo released by the U.S. Navy, the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman navigates the Gulf of Oman. Iranian naval vessels conducted rocket tests last week near the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, the USS Bulkeley destroyer and a French frigate, the FS Provence, and commercial traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the American military said Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 causing new tension between the two nations after a landmark nuclear deal. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. M. Tolbert/ U.S. Navy via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Iran continues to taunt U.S.

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