Politics

Marco Rubio Bounces Back, Donald Trump Sticks to Policy in Low-Key Miami Republican Debate

The four remaining Republican presidential candidates made final pitches to registered votes in Florida, where 99 delegates are up for grabs in next week's winner-take-all Republican primary.

Donald Trump Clarifies 'Islam Hates Us' Statement: 'I Mean a Lot of Them'

In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Donald Trump has once again stirred up the Muslim community's hornet's nest. The GOP candidate said that he thinks, "Islam hates us [Americans]." But, instead of making any retraction or apology for his latest remark, the real estate mogul is standing his ground on the matter once again.

Obama Points Back at Republican Leaders for GOP 'Crackup': 'I Want an Effective Republican Party'

In a joint news conference at the White House conducted together with the visiting Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, Obama washed his hands of the Republican "crackup" and the ascent of Donald Trump. He also said that there is a need for a better minority party in order to challenge the blind spots and dogmas in the majority.

Ben Carson Still Wants to Endorse Donald Trump Amid Violence in Rallies

Amid Ted Cruz's call for GOP unity, and the strong forces from the Republican side ramping up their efforts to stop Donald Trump, the party's polarizing figure and frontrunner is getting a boost from an unlikely source and former rival. Ben Carson, who just recently opted to drop out of the race after a dismal showing in the polls, will be endorsing Trump.

Puerto Rican Population May Influence Florida's Electoral Votes; Does Marco Rubio Have an Advantage?

The sudden increase of Puerto Rican voters in the United States might be the determining factor on who will get Florida’s electoral vote. However, who they will be voting for remains uncertain considering that they are notorious “swing voters.”

The True Cost of Making a Saint: Why Pope Francis Approves New Rules in Canonization

Pope Francis has just approved new rules on Thursday, March 10, 2016, that will allow for more stringent ways to implement the canonization process. The new set of rules aims to ensure that there will be transparency throughout the whole process, particularly in the financial aspect.

Immigrant Rights Groups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Mobilize Key Immigrant Electorate

A coalition of civic engagement groups have taken aim to politically mobilize millions of immigrant voters especially in three key states with prominent Latino populations.

Rep. Ruben Gallego Calls Out Sen. John McCain for Ignoring Supreme Court Nomination

Gallego called the Arizona senator's inaction on considering a Supreme Court Justice "just another example of GOP destruction and obstruction."

Kingdom to Trialdom: Brazil's Ex-President Lula Arrest Sought, Linked to Petrobras Scandal, Money Laundering

Brazilian ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces charges of money laundering for failing to declare luxurious assets, linking him directly to the expansive Petrobras scandal. If charged, Da Silva might bring down his successor, Dilma Rousseff, along with him.

Ted Cruz Hopes His Cuban-American Roots Resonate Among Latinos in Florida

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is hoping his Cuban American roots will pay dividends for him in the upcoming Florida primary.

World Leaders Offer Opinions About Donald Trump

As Donald Trump becomes an undeniable force in American politics, foreign officials, leaders and diplomats have become increasingly vocal about their fears over a Trump administration.

Wealthy Democratic Donors to Raise $15M for Campaign Targeting Latino Voters

A group of wealthy Democratic donors are planning to invest as much as $15 million in a campaign aimed at mobilizing Latino voters to the polls in the upcoming general election.

2016 Presidential Election: Bernie Sanders Provides Context to 1985 Comments About Fidel Castro, Daniel Ortega

Older Latino populations have a negative view of Latin America’s socialist governments, and it became a hot topic for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the latest Democratic presidential debate on March 9.

Here's How Ted Cruz's 'Two-Man Race' Can Beat Donald Trump

For Ted Cruz, there could be no better way to stop Trump than for the GOP to unite by his side. And it seems like he is now pushing for the Two-Man race strategy more than ever. According to Cruz, Trump benefits when there are multiple oppositions as votes get split among them.

Peru Presidential Elections 2016 News: Board Bans Julio Guzman, Cesar Acuna; Barring May Benefit Leading Candidate Keiko Fujimori

Peruvian candidates Julio Guzman and Cesar Acuna are barred from the presidential race by Peru’s electoral court. This development gave frontrunner Keiko Fujimori a more certain future in the April 10 elections.

It's Not Too Late! 5 Reasons Why Marco Rubio Should Stay in the 2016 Presidential Race

Alex Conant, an adviser for Rubio, said that there isn't any truth to the rumors that there have been internal discussions within the Rubio camp to drop out of the race ahead of the Florida elections. He assured Rubio's supporters that they remain committed to the Florida primary and their plans will push through.

Here's What Bernie Sanders' Unexpected Michigan Win Says About Hillary Clinton

If there's one thing we could glean from the unexpected Michigan upset is that polling results are not etched in stone. But, there are other takeaways, particularly those that favor Sanders camp that could help bolster their claim that the race is far from over, never mind Hillary Clinton still having a comfortable margin despite Tuesday's shocker.

Democratic Debate 2016 Highlights: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Pledge to Save Puerto Rico From Debt Crisis

Puerto Ricans, who if born within the commonwealth are given U.S. citizen status, received some attention during the "Latin America" segment of the latest Democratic presidential debate.

Is Donald Trump Racist? Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Give Their Answers at Democratic Debate

It's not a presidential debate if Donald Trump's name gets excluded, even if the question relates to bigotry.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: Vows Not to Deport Immigrant Children During Her Presidency

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders issued a promise, if either is elected U.S. president, to not deport undocumented immigrant children.