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America in 50 years; 'Non-Hispanic whites' a minority, immigrant population quadriples to 78 million

- The Washington Times

Immigration since 1965 has more than quadrupled the nation's foreign-born population: it's swelled from 9.6 million to a record 45 million in 2015, notes a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census data, which predicts the nation will have 78 million immigrants -- and a very different population in the future. "Non-Hispanic whites" will be in the minority, comprising 46 percent of the population by 2065, the research reveals.

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump holds a Bible as he speaks during the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual fall dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Largest crowd EVER at Values Voters Summit

- The Washington Times

They gather in the nation's capital with the belief that America can't thrive without God and a socially conservative, traditional mindset. The 10th annual Values Voters Summit gets underway Friday, boasting eight presidential hopefuls, a host of elected officials, the thoughtful, the outspoken, the outraged and some 2,500 grass-roots activists.

The press and public have different interpretations of the historic visit of Pope Francis. (Associated Press)

A visit from Pope Francis: It's complicated

- The Washington Times

Even before his "Shepherd One" aircraft touched down in America, Pope Francis assured the press on board that he was not liberal, noting that news organizations with "more leftish" perceptions about him had made "a mistake of interpretation."

Ron Paul is campaigning for his son, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul, saying their mutual belief in liberty scares the media. (Associated Press)

Rand Paul, Ron Paul and 2016: A father steps up for his son

- The Washington Times

He's got the knack: Republican front-runner Donald Trump wields provocative ideas, blunt talk and inimitable style. Now it appears to be Sen. Rand Paul's turn. He's up next as the designated straight talker, with Hillary Rodham Clinton as his target, and her email scandal as the perfect vehicle.

Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton can escape the taint of those old State Department emails, which have sunk into the public mindset for better or worse. Mostly worse. (Associated Press)

Emails, emails, emails: The taint settles in on Hillary's campaign

- The Washington Times

She can make polished speeches and frequent the campaign trial. But it does not appear that Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton can escape the taint of those old State Department emails, which have sunk into the public mindset for better or worse. Mostly worse. Yes, there's a Gallup poll that measures the effect.

Inquiring analysts want to know: Which GOP hopeful is the most like Ronald Reagan? (Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library)

Gipper envy: The candidates compete to be 'Reagan'

- The Washington Times

Welcome to the GOP debate planet: 2,000 people in the audience, 11 tightly wound Republican presidential hopefuls, and a potentially behemoth broadcast audience which could include every single American save President Obama, who will not be watching because he has "better things to do," according to the White House.

Sen. Bernie Sanders during his speech Monday morning at Liberty University. (Screen image courtesy of C-SPAN)

Out of his element, Bernie Sanders visits Liberty University, finds polite disagreement and a prayer

- The Washington Times

It is a cultural moment, and one likely to attract attention. The students of Liberty University -- originally founded in Lynchburg, Virginia, by evangelical minister Jerry Falwell in 1971 -- will hear 80 speakers this fall semester as part of their weekly "Convocation" series, described by the school as the world's "largest weekly gathering of Christian young people."

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will appear at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday alongside several Republican presidential hopefuls as part of the Stop the Iran Deal Rally. (Associated Press)

Only 21 percent of Americans support Iran deal, poll finds

- The Washington Times

Three presidential candidates, seven lawmakers, one reality TV star and a host of conservative and security-minded activists: This significant, noisy event against the U.S. nuclear accord with Iran has grown large indeed. And a new poll finds that very few Americans approve of the deal.

GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump, who says golf enhances politics, plays a round in Scotland. (Associated Press)

Trump to Obama: Play golf with people who can help the country

- The Washington Times

"The beauty of golf is that you develop relationships, and you can make deals on a golf course. And I've often said that I don't mind that President Obama plays a lot of golf. Many of the foreign leaders play golf and love golf," Donald Trump tells Golf Digest writer Jaime Diaz in a new wide-ranging interview.

Days of yore: World Net Daily launched a national billboard campaign in 2009 to draw attention to the exact location of President Obama's birthplace. (World Net Daily)

The 'Birther' question gets reborn

- The Washington Times

In another era, Donald Trump pursued the question of President Obama's citizenship with gusto, wondering if the nation's primary leader had been born in the United States -- or elsewhere. Republicans, apparently, are still wondering.