A Pastor Fights Against Government Restrictions on Political Sermons

July 25, 2016
Good morning from Washington. As Democrats gather in Philadelphia to nominate Hillary Clinton, Fred Lucas has the story of a future president who became the reason churches are afraid to endorse candidates. Josh Siegel reports on what police departments are doing to protect officers. Are laws against sagging pants a bad fit? John-Michael Seibler and Jessica Higa comment. Plus: Paul Winfree and Matthew Hoke on a blueprint for a stronger nation, and Jason Snead on how the government could imprison drone pilots who make like Luke Skywalker.
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