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After well-coordinated terror attacks in two major cities in just four months, Europe is bracing for more. Yesterday's strikes

in Brussels came despite the best efforts of multiple intelligence agencies since Paris was hit

in November. Clearly, they weren't enough. Supposedly, unified countries have opened their borders

but failed to coordinate and share information. We'll look at the challenges to come

and how terrorism in Europe is playing a role

in America's presidential campaign.

Today's talking point, Paul Ryan,

calls for greater civility in American politics.

What else does he have in mind?

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Hello again, Mormon, I'll be back with To the Point. The unified countries of Europe are being challenged to crack down on terrorists within their own borders while preserving the values of liberal democracy. We'll update the scene in Brussels after the second terrorist attack in Europe in just four months, and we'll hear the responsive candidates for the White House who have seized the issue for their campaigns. Today's talking point, Trump and Clinton, one big in Arizona yesterday, but they both lost in Utah and Idaho.

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