Politics

Immigration News 2015: Latino Leaders, Immigrant Children Call for Family Detention Closures

Latino leaders and children gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to once again call for the end of family detention.

Top Facebook Topics: Donald Trump, 2016 Race, Paris Attacks Listed as Most Discussed Topics in 2015

A new report reveals that the U.S. 2016 presidential race was the most talked about topic in the world on Facebook in 2015, while President Barack Obama topped the list of most discussed politicians across the globe.

Immigration Reform News: Government to Open More Detention Centers After Surge of Unaccompanied Children

The Obama administration is preparing to house over 5,000 undocumented children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, mainly in search of refuge from a spike of violence taking place in Central America.

Supreme Court Reviews Affirmative Action Case

The U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a case Wednesday that could deal a detrimental blow to college affirmative action practices.

2016 Democratic Race: Bernie Sanders Scores Major Endorsement From Working Families Party

Sen. Bernie Sanders received a major endorsement for his bid in the Democratic presidential race on Tuesday from the Working Families Party.

Laquan McDonald, Chicago Police Department Investigation: Chicago Reps. Invite AG Lynch to Visit City

Following the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it will investigate the Chicago Police Department, Democrat Illinois Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Robin Kelly have invited Attorney General Loretta Lynch to also visit the city.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bill Enhancing Visas Waivers Gets Bipartisan Latino Support, Passes House Vote

The House of Representatives passed legislation that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen the U.S. visa waiver program.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Jeb Bush Suggests Donald Trump-Hilary Clinton Conspiracy

Jeb Bush seems to think Donald Trump is the result of a "vast left-wing conspiracy" to get Hillary Clinton elected to the White House -- or at least, he is using the theory to try to gain some traction in the crowded field of GOP presidential candidates.

Donald Trump Presidential Plans: House Speaker Paul Ryan, World Leaders Slam Muslim Ban Proposal

Donald Trump's proposal of a blanket ban on all Muslims entering the United States received harsh criticism on Wednesday, not just from the presidential hopeful's political rivals, but also from world leaders and GOP heavyweights.

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Responds to Donald Trump Insults

It appears as though Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has taken aim at Amazon, Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post in a series of tweets that were quite disparaging to say the least. See the tweets and details here.

Donald Trump Polls: Trump Expands Lead in New Hampshire

Donald Trump continues to lead among Republicans in New Hampshire. Donald Trump continues to lead among Republicans in New Hampshire. The Granite State's GOP primary voters have a history of preferring establishment candidates, and the party's past two nominees, John McCain and Mitt Romney, won the contest in 2008 and 2012, respectively, but 32 percent of GOP supporters in New Hampshire now back the real-estate mogul, a new poll conducted by CNN and Manchester ABC affiliate WMUR revealed.

Immigration News: Bernie Sanders Vows to End Detention of Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

If he were to move into the White House come 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would end the detention of undocumented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrants as part of his wider immigration policy.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla: 'Puerto Rico Is Out of Cash'

“Puerto Rico is out of cash,” Alejandro Garcia Padilla, governor of the island commonwealth, said on Wednesday morning.

‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ News: Hillary Clinton Set to Visit Thursday

There is no shortage of guests for late night television this political season, as Hillary Clinton is gearing up for an appearance on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" this Thursday. See the details here.

Most Latinos View Donald Trump 'Very' Negatively & 'Don't Know' Marco Rubio: Poll

Latinos have an overwhelmingly negative view of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, and many also "don't know" the name "Marco Rubio."

Pro-Jeb Bush Ad Hits Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio on National Security

The political action committee supporting Jeb Bush's White House bid is using a new television ad to aggressively go after the former Florida governor's key GOP rivals -- Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio.

Fox News Suspends Two 'Contributors’ After Crude Comments About President Obama

Although Fox News has historically allowed many rude comments about President Obama on their news programs, they seem to have drawn a line in the sand, after two contributors used language that was over the top. Watch the video here.

Hillary Clinton on Jobs: Democratic Front-Runner Revives 'Exit Tax' Plan for Companies Leaving US

American companies that merge with smaller foreign firms in an effort to leave the nation's tax system should be charged an "exit tax," Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said on Monday.

Jimmy Carter Cancer Free, Says Former President

Just four months after starting treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, former President Jimmy Carter announced on Sunday that he is virtually cancer free.

Clinton: US Not Yet Winning 'Conflict' Against 'Jihadist Network'

Democratic presidential front-runner on Sunday refused to classify U.S. military action against ISIS as a "war" and at the same time admitted that the country was "not yet winning" in the struggle against the jihadist organization.