Politics

Latest 2016 Presidential Poll for Indiana Shows Ted Cruz with Double-Digit Lead Over Donald Trump; Republican Primary Polls Have Been Up and Down

Ted Cruz has stretched his Indiana primary lead to double-digits over overall Republican front-runner Donald Trump. With just hours remaining before Tuesday's, May 3, 2016 showdown, a new Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics poll finds the Texas senator up 16 points, 45 percent to 29 percent over Trump. Ohio Gov. John Kasich brings up the rear at just 13 percent.

177-Group Coalition to Attorney General: Minors Need Legal Representation Now

A coalition of as many as 177 activists groups have joined forces in delivering the message to Attorney General Loretta Lynch that minors fleeing violence in their homelands must have legal representation.

Delegates Cheer Donald Trump, Protesters Confront Police at the California GOP Convention [VIDEO]

Protesters clashed with San Francisco law enforcement on the first day of the California Republican Convention Friday. Republican front-runner Donald Trump admittedly went through dirt and mud to make his way into the Hyatt Regency banquet hall, where he spoke to hundreds of delegates and guests.

After Long Delays, US Senate Finally Confirms Roberta Jacobson Confirmed as US Ambassador to Mexico

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Roberta S. Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. The U. S. Senate has confirmed Roberta S. Jacobson as U. S. Ambassador to Mexico.

Six in Ten Latino Teens Identified as Democrats And Most Prefer Bernie Sanders as President

A new Hispanic Heritage Foundation and My College Options survey finds that high school students consider education and the economy to be the two most important issues leading into the 2016 presidential election.

Hillary Clinton, John Kasich Score Endorsement of the Largest US Latino Business Group

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Hispanic business organization in the country, has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's nomination and Ohio Gov. John Kasich for the GOP's ticket.

Latest 2016 Presidential Poll Reveals Donald Trump Topping 50 Percent With GOP Voters

For the first time since launching his campaign, Donald Trump is now hitting 50 percent support among Republican and GOP-leaning voters.

Gina Rodriguez Glad of Immigration Debate in 2016 Presidential Debate, Pushing to Keep Families Together

Gina Rodriguez used her platform as one of TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential" people of 2016 to again speak out about the need for immigration reform.

Millennials, Latinos Under 30 Years Old Are Dragged Down by Other Generations in New York City

New Yorkers born between 1985 and 1996 make up about one-fifth of the city's population, yet they settle for low-wage jobs that don't utilize their skillset. The 9.3 percent unemployment rate for Latinos is higher than any other ethnicity, save African-Americans.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Calls for Temporary Protection Status of Ecuadorian Immigrants Escaping Earthquake’s Destruction

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., sent President Barack Obama a letter on Monday urging for temporary deportation protection of Ecuadorians in the wake of a massive earthquake that rocked the South American country earlier this month.

Charter Gets Time Warner Cable Merger Approval, But the FCC Has Some Conditions

Charter won approval for its proposed merger only if it agrees to some terms and conditions imposed from the FCC and Justice Department.

ICE Remains Committed to Intellectual Property Enforcement, Reported Seizures on the Rise

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) marked the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day to remind the public that intellectual property theft impacts the American economy as a whole.

ICE Requesting Parents of Detained Immigrant Children Submit to Fingerprinting

Parents of immigrant children suspected of illegally entering the U.S. unaccompanied may soon be required to submit fingerprints in order to recalim their child.

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

7 in 10 Latino Voters Support Obama’s DAPA, DACA Programs, Poll Finds

Latinos were split on whether Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders is more favorable. Most, however, turned a blind eye to Republican candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz outright, both who have made anti-immigration legislation a top priority.

2016 Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders: 'Poor People Don't Vote...That's Just a Fact'

Bernie Sanders' platform message of income inequality doesn't appear to be inspiring enough of the people it is most intended to move.

Here's How 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' Lin-Manuel Miranda Tackle Puerto Rico's Massive Debt Crisis

Lin-Manuel Miranda is using his talent to bring awareness about Puerto Rico and the island's massive debt crisis, and he is offering U.S. members of Congress tickets to his smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" for their assistance.

This Southern US State Ties New York in Immigrant Population Size

The immigrant population in Texas has soared to well over 4 million over the last several decades, now placing the state in a tie with New York for the second largest such population across the country.

2016 Presidential Polls for Pennsylvania Shows Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Soaring in DNC and RNC Primaries

With less than 48-hours remaining before primary polls open in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both built sizable leads there a new survey shows.

2016 Presidential Polls for Indiana and California Show Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Leading the Field

Donald Trump is clinging to a six point lead over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Indiana Republican primary. The WTHR/HPI Poll finds overall GOP front-runner Trump at 37 percent, compared to 31 percent for Cruz and 22 percent for Ohio Gov. John Kasich.