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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.

Firearms Are Displayed Recovered From Recent Police Operations

'Iowa Bill' Made by Republicans Allows Children to Carry Guns

Feb 25, 2016 06:53 AM EST By Staff Writer

A gun proposal bill in Iowa would allow children under the age of 14 to carry and use handguns.

Donald Trump Wins Hispanic Vote in Nevada

Feb 25, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Staff Writer

Donald Trump apparently won in this week's caucus in Nevada where a significant number of voters are Latino.

John Kerry Testifies At Senate Hearing On State Department Budget

Why This Senator Thinks That US Embargo on Cuba Will Not Happen Under the Obama Administration

Feb 25, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Ma. Elena

Senator Bob Corker doesn’t think that the United States’ embargo on Cuba will be lifted under Barack Obama’s presidency.

Marco Rubio Holds Pre-Debate Rally In Houston

Marco Rubio's Endorsers Struggle to Name a Single Accomplishment of the Candidate

Feb 25, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Czarmecin

Representative Cresent Hardy failed to name one achievement of Marco Rubio in a morning interview.

Who Is Brian Sandoval, the Latino Republican Who Declined Supreme Court Nomination?

Feb 26, 2016 11:45 AM EST By Jose Serrano

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval isn't viewed favorably by many of his Republican counterparts, but his methods and legislative proposals have led to one of the highest governor ratings in the country.

Sanders Defends 'Democratic Socialism' in Georgetown Speech

Most Democratic Primary Voters Believe Socialism Has 'Positive Impact on Society'

Feb 24, 2016 05:02 PM EST By Selena Hill

A recent poll shows that socialism is now being embraced by a majority of Democratic primary voters.

GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Atlanta, Georgia

Identical Latino Tweets Supporting Donald Trump Mysteriously Deleted

Feb 24, 2016 05:08 PM EST By Jose Serrano

Now-deleted Twitter accounts purportedly beloning to Latinos tweeted their support for Donald Trump on Tuesday night, minutes after the Republican presidential front-runner had won the Nevada caucus.