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Closing GITMO: Should President Obama Resort to Executive Action to Close Guantanamo Bay?

Feb 26, 2016 04:30 PM EST By Selena Hill

President Barack Obama recently announced his plan to make good on his 2008 campaign promise to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. According to him, the military prison has not advanced national security efforts to combat terrorism.

Joe Biden Attacks GOP Presidential Candidates Over 'Dangerous' Immigration Rhetoric

Feb 26, 2016 04:17 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Joe Biden is chastising the entire field of Republican presidential hopefuls over what he categorizes as "dangerous, damaging and incredibly ill-advised" rhetoric on the subject of immigration.

Reddit Users Getting News Directly From Site, Discussing Bernie Sanders and Politics

Feb 26, 2016 04:45 PM EST By Robert C. Weich III

Reddit calls itself "the front page of the Internet" and it may be the first page many people go to when online, but most of its users stay there to read their news too.

Trump Wants to Release Tax Returns but Audits Prevent It; Is He Hiding a "Bombshell?"

Feb 26, 2016 02:26 PM EST By Robert C. Weich III

Donald Trump wants to release copies of his recent tax returns, but says he is unable to do so because the IRS is currently auditing him. Trump said he would be willing to release the tax returns after the audit is complete.

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New House Bill Would Grant Fair Due Process to Immigrant Children

Feb 26, 2016 01:44 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

House Democrats have introduced legislation for immigrant children and vulnerable groups to receive fair due process in immigration court.

Donald Trump Leading Marco Rubio in Florida, New Poll Shows; Rubio Goes on Offensive

Feb 26, 2016 01:38 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Republican front-runner Donald Trump leads Florida Sen. Marco Rubio by 16 points in his own state heading into next month's primary.

DAPA Will Increase Family Income, Have Little Impact on Labor Participation

Feb 26, 2016 03:09 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

A DAPA recipient's family could see an income increase of 10 percent if the deferred action program were officially implemented.

GOP Debate: Trump Triumphs in Twitter, Google Activity & Moments

Feb 26, 2016 11:45 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

The latest Republican presidential debate had many people engaged on social media, and it appears front-runner Donald Trump dominated discussion.

Republican Candidates Take Part In Debates At Reagan Library In Simi Valley

Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz at Odds With the Latino Community

Feb 26, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Czarmecin

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are struggling to win the votes of the Hispanics.

Donald Trump Speaks To GOP Women's Groups

Donald Trump Wanted to Sleep With Princess Diana?

Feb 26, 2016 06:12 AM EST By Czarmecin

Presidential aspirant Donald Trump revealed that he wanted to sleep with the late Princess of Wales, Princess Diana.

Donald Trump Hosts Nevada Caucus Night Watch Party In Las Vegas

Former Mexican President to Donald Trump: ‘I’m Not Paying for that F--- Wall’

Feb 26, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Ma. Elena

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox's language got colorful while discussing Donald Trump's proposed wall.

For Profit Immigration Detention Centers Raking in Huge Profits

Feb 25, 2016 05:03 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Government is turning more and more to for-profit corporations to house large numbers of migrants and asylum seekers, with many of the facilities having histories of being plagued by widespread allegations of abuse and scandal.

Hillary Clinton Meets With Civil Rights Leaders In New York City

Hillary Clinton on the Issues: Where the Candidate Stands on Immigration, Women's Rights, and More

Feb 25, 2016 04:22 PM EST By Selena Hill

Here's where Hillary Clinton stands on five key issues.

GOP Debate: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Identify Latinos Are Not Single-Issue Voters

Feb 26, 2016 04:14 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

The final Republican presidential debate before "Super Tuesday" wrapped up on Thursday night, and issues affecting the Latino electorate were addressed from the start.

Homeland Security, ICE Agents Will Not Conduct Deportation Raids During Flint Water Crisis

Feb 25, 2016 01:38 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Although U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson previously said deportation raids may occur under his discretion, he has revealed enforcement policies will not occur in Flint, Michigan.

Coalition of 40 National Latino Groups Challenge Presidential Candidates With Diverse Policies

Feb 25, 2016 05:06 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Forty Latino organizations have challenged all U.S. presidential candidates to respond to a wide-range agenda curated for the Latino community.

Why Mitt Romney Thinks Donald Trump’s Tax Returns Could Contain a ‘Bombshell’

Feb 25, 2016 06:00 PM EST By KJ Mariño

The 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections is fast approaching. And as the campaign period intensifies, former presidential hopeful Mitt Romney urges Republican nominees to release their tax return, putting emphasis on Donald Trump.