Punchlines: The latest in political news
Is Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump relying on a figment of his imagination to tackle crime in the toughest areas of the country?
According to the candidate, he spoke to a very high-ranking police officer in Chicago who said the problem of violence and crime could be solved in a week. But the Chicago police say they have no record of a meeting between high-ranking cops and the questionable candidate, according to reports. Watch Stephen Colbert search for an explanation in today's Punchlines, above.
And find out how an endorsement from the Actors' Equity Association parallels Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's life.
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