Politics

Presidential Candidates Differ Sharply on Border Patrol, Wall Issue

Most of the leading 2016 presidential candidates have weighed in on the hot-button issue of immigration this campaign season; however, their opinions vary widely on how and if the country needs to build a wall to secure its border.

Bernie Sanders: Trump Should Tackle More Pressing Issues Rather 'Than Bill Clinton’s Sex Life'

Bernie Sanders said he would much appreciate it if Trump would instead talk about more important matters rather than bring up Bill Clinton's sex life to hinder Hillary Clinton's presidential bid.

New Argentina Government Wants to Talk With Great Britain Over Falkland Islands Claim

Argentina's new government declared on Sunday that it will continue its claim to the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory 300 miles east of South America's Patagonian coast. Newly elected president, Mauricio Macri has invited the U.K. to start a possible negotiation regarding the disputed islands and other territories.

Colombian Guerrilla Movement FARC Denies Alleged Forced Abortion

Guerrilla movement FARC denied their connection to a man being investigated by the Colombian government for allegedly carrying out forced abortions on female members. The rebel group insisted that having such policy is not part, and against, their principles.

Newly Elected Mexican Mayor Shot Dead a Day After Taking Office

Newly elected Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota was shot dead in her home shortly after presuming office. Just less than 24 hours after she presumed office, newly elected Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota was shot dead in her home in Temixco, south of Mexico City.

Obama Cannot 'Sit Around and Do Nothing'; US President to Discuss Gun Violence on Live TV

President Obama to talk about stricter gun control policies on a televised meeting. Later this week, President Barack Obama will be discussing the need for stricter policies on the use of guns.

Op-Ed: Latinas Have the Most to Lose Under Republican President

Latinas Have the Most to Lose Under Republican PresidentWe've heard a lot about the GOP War on Women and the GOP War on Latinos, but we haven't spent enough time focusing on the intersection of these groups: Latinas.

Sen. Chris Murphy Tweets About Every Mass Shooting From 2015

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is shining a spotlight on gun violence and the hundreds of mass shootings that took place in 2015 in effort to push Congress to pass gun legislation.

The Venezuelan High Court Suspended the Inauguration of Four Recently Elected Lawmakers

The Venezuelan high court suspended the inauguration of four of the lawmakers recently declared winners in the Dec. 6 legislative elections on Dec. 30, 2015.

Republican Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump in Command in New Hampshire, Battling Ted Cruz in Iowa as GOP Caucuses Near

With the Iowa and New Hampshire Republican caucuses now less than two months away, recent polls show political neophyte Donald Trump firmly leading in one of those states and locked in a dead-heat with Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the other.

O'Malley Urges DHS to Stop Planned Deportation Raids

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley is urging the Department of Homeland Security to halt its reported plan to conduct deportation raids on Central American families.

State Dept Releases Over 3,000 Clinton Emails, Some 'Classified'

The State Department released 5,500 pages of Hillary Clinton's personal emails from her tenure as secretary of state on the last day of 2015.

Martin O'Malley Fails to Qualify for Ohio Democratic Primary

Longshot presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has failed to submit enough valid signatures to participate in the Ohio Democratic primary ballot this March, state officials said Thursday.

Politicians' Deleted Tweets Could Come Back to Haunt them Thanks to Politwoops Website

Twitter allows Politwoops to archive deleted tweets again Twitter is allowing the Politwoops website to operate again. Politwoops is a website that archives deleted tweets of politicians and then publishes them.

President Obama Expected to Unveil Plans on Expanding Gun Control

President Barack Obama is expected to soon announce new executive actions to increase gun control measures, according to White House sources.

Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Show Huge Leads in Latino-Heavy Nevada

A new poll shows 2016 presidential front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton with strong double-digit leads over their respective fields for the Republican and Democratic primary races in Nevada -- a state where Latinos make up a large voting bloc.

Trump Plans to Spend $2M Per Week on TV Ads Focusing on Border, ISIS [Watch]

2016 Presidential hopeful Donald Trump announced on Dec. 29, 2015 that he planned on spending $2 million for TV ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Obama, White House to Welcome Colombia President Santos in February

The White House has confirmed President Barack Obama will welcome Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to the White House in February.

Hillary Clinton Will Likely Hit $100 Million Fundraising Goal

Political analysists say that Hillary Clinton is on track to succeed her $100 million fundraising goal for the year.

Two Top Ben Carson Aides Resign From Campaign

Two top aides to Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson have officially resigned from his campaign.