Politics

Brooklyn Democratic Presidential Debate: Clinton Dodges Wall Street Questions, Sanders Defends Israel Stance

The last scheduled Democratic debate raised questions about Hillary Clinton's repeated refusal to release speech transcrips and Bernie Sanders ability to win over New Yorkers ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Congress Split Over Puerto Rico Debt Rescue Bill, Likely Won’t Meet May 1 Deadline

Several Republicans believe Puerto Rico can restructure its debt payment plan without U.S. government assistance, but letting the island nation falter would have a domino effect on U.S. taxpayers.

2016 Republican Presidential Polls Show Donald Trump Still Leading Ted Cruz But Latino Vote Support Continues to Decline

Donald Trump still holds a double-digit lead over Republican presidential rival Ted Cruz in a new national poll, but his lead has been nearly shaved in half from where it stood just a month ago.

The Latino Vote in 2016: Nearly One Million New York Latinos Voting on Election Day This November

Clinton gained a key endoresment from a Latino advocacy group on Wednesday, days before New Yorkers cast ballots in the state's Democratic primary.

Tulane Frat Bros' 'Make America Great Again' Wall Draws Harsh Criticism

A group of fraternity members at Tulane University are under fire after building a wall of sandbags with the message "Make America Great Again" and a picture of Donald Trump plastered across it

Rosario Dawson Honored for Civil Empowerment Work, Still All In For Bernie Sanders

With immigration being one of the most critical issues this 2016 presidential election season, and more than 27 million Latinos being eligible to vote, Rosario Dawson is doing all she can to spark them to action.

Donald Trump's 'Divisive' Rhetoric Raising Racial Tensions Among Students: Study

A new Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) report finds the fiery, aggressive language espoused by Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump throughout much of his campaign is stoking fears and racial animosities in classrooms across the country.

New York Primary Election 2016 Poll: Donald Trump Hits 60 Percent in Empire State, Hillary Clinton Leads by Double Digits

Donald Trump has sprinted out to 60 percent of the vote and a 43-point lead in the fast approaching New York City primary.

Hillary Clinton Pledges to Create National Office of Immigrant Affairs, Wins New York State Immigrant Action Fund Endorsement

Hillary Clinton is expected to announce plans to create a national Office of Immigrant Affairs should she emerge as President Barack Obama's successor.

Wisconsin Students Shout Racial Slurs at Latina Soccer Players: 'Donald Trump, Build That Wall!'

The enigmatic Republican presidential candidate's promise to build a fortified wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has had unintended consequences on minority high school students across the country.

Immigration Reform Advocates Plan March in D.C. to Mark SCOTUS Hearing of Obama's Immigration Executive Action Case

Immigration reform protesters are planning to converge on the Nation's Capital in a massive demonstration later this month when the Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in President Obama's executive action case on immigration.

Immigration News: USCIS H-1B Cap Exhaustion Suggests Improved US Job Market But Will Cap Be Raised?

Applications for H1-B visas hitting their maximum limit of 85,000 over the first five days of being available is emblematic of an improving U.S. job market, particularly in the highly skilled area of technology.

Bernie Sanders on Fracking: Sanders Releases Ad, Attacks Hillary Clinton on Fracking, Environmental Record [Watch]

Sanders tries to narrow Clinton's double-digit lead among left-leaning New Yorkers days before the state's Democratic primary.

Many Undocumented Immigrant Children Prohibited From Attending School, Study From Georgetown University Finds

A Georgetown University Law Center study finds that undocumented, immigrant children living here in the U.S. are routinely blocked from being able to register for school.

Supreme Court Will Hear Republican House Members' Arguments Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Republican House members will be allowed to directly address the Supreme Court to voice their opposition to the President Obama's executive actions on immigration when the case is heard later this month.

2016 Republican and Democratic Presidential Polls for California Show Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Still Leading

Donald Trump has erased the small margin he once trailed Ted Cruz by in California and now leads the Texas senator by a solid seven points in anticipation of their June 7, showdown.

The Latino Vote is Split: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Locked in Dead Heat for Community's Support National Poll Finds

A new Public Religion Research Institute national poll finds that Latino voters are virtually split between Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Latest 2016 Presidential Polls for Maryland and New York Primaries Show Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Leading

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hold tightening leads in upcoming Maryland primary, according to a new Washington Post-University of Maryland survey.

NRA Reaches Out to Pro-Gun Latinos With National Video Ad Campaign [WATCH]

While they have not confirmed increased Hispanic outreach efforts, the ad is a sign that the NRA is reaching out to the Hispanic community in time for November's presidential election.

Immigration Raids Have Negative Health Effects on Undocumented Latino Community, Says Study

Immigration raids have brought fear and unrest to undocumented immigrant communities, but a new study finds they may also have devastating medical consequences.