Politics

Evenwel v. Abbott Case: Supreme Court Case May Risk 55 Percent of Latinos' Representation

Latino politicians and advocacy groups have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a case that may affect the almost 55 percent of the Latino population.

Obama Orders K-1 Fiancé Visa Program Review

Revelations that the couple that perpetrated last week's mass shooting in San Bernadino, California took advantage of K-1 finacé visas have prompted President Barack Obama to order the departments of State and Homeland Security to review the program under which such entry permits are issued.

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Slam Obama on Terrorism

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump not only was not impressed with Barack Obama's address to the nation on Sunday night but apparently believes that the president is part of the country's "tremendous problem" with radical Islamic terrorism.

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rico Over Tax Increase

The Puerto Rican government, scrambling to avert the U.S. territory's impending default, is facing unexpected opposition from the Wal-Mart chain, which is suing the commonwealth in an attempt to overturn new taxes the retailer claims are discriminatory and violate the Constitution and federal law.

Time Readers Favor Bernie Sanders as 'Person of the Year'

Bernie Sanders had no trouble beating the likes of Malala Yousafzai and Pope Francis in this year's online readers' poll for "Time Person of the Year."

2016 Democratic Candidate Bernie Sanders Goes After Fossil Fuel Industry in Climate Change Plan

2016 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders unveiled on Monday an aggressive plan to combat the fossil fuel industry, the "billionaire class" and climate change by cutting carbon emissions by more than 80 percent by 2050.

Donald Trump Muslim Ban Plan: Muslim Immigration Prohibition Denounced by GOP Candidates

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for the temporary ban of Muslim immigration into the U.S.

Senate Skips Obama’s Latino Judicial Nominee's Confirmation Vote

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo to serve the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and while the Senate has steadily schedule confirmation votes, the Latino is still not on the calendar.

Republican Debate CNN: Donald Trump Caves, Will Appear on Debate Without $5 Million Payment

Republican presidential candidate and real estate business mogul Donald Trump has gone back on earlier threats to not participate in the upcoming CNN debate, undermining what he has touted to be his biggest strength in his campaign: his ability to stand strong on his demands and not cave under pressure.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: No Obamacare Subsidies for Immigrants

Citing how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is currently written, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she doesn’t support immigrants obtaining the same subsidies as American-born enrollees.

Ben Carson: US Military Should ‘Deal With The Transgender Thing Somewhere Else’

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson condemned the idea of letting transgender Americans serve openly in the military during a veteran town hall event over the weekend.

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump Holding Tight in New Hampshire, Iowa; Ted Cruz, Chris Christie Picking up Ground

Donald Trump has opened up a double digit lead over closest 2016 Republican presidential challenger Ted Cruz in the critical early-voting state of New Hampshire

President Obama Reinforces US Efforts Against ISIS, But GOP Candidates Criticize His Inaction

President Barack Obama addressed how the U.S. will confront terrorism on Sunday night, but the Republican presidential candidates have criticized him for not doing enough.

Millennials on Immigration: Government Should Not Deport All Immigrants From US

Millennials, the largest demographic in the country, overwhelmingly disapprove plans to deport all undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S.

Jon Stewart Confronts Republican Ohio Senator With 9/11 Responders, Changes His Mind [Watch]

Former "The Daily Show" host and political satirist Jon Stewart has had quite a busy retirement. In the few short months since he's left the show, he has been very vocal about his support for a 9/11 First Responders bill that would cover their healthcare and rehabilitation costs, which includes cancer patients linked to the terrorist event. Watch him change a Senator's mind about supporting the bill.

Presidential Polls 2016: Survey Finds Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Would Win Republican, Democratic Primary Elections in Tennessee if Held Today

A new poll reveals that presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump would win the Democratic and Republican primary races in Tennessee, respectively, if the election was held today.

‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ News: Bernie Sanders Scheduled to Appear Next Tuesday

Next week, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will be hosting the biggest rising star in the presidential race for the Democratic nomination, Bernie Sanders. See the details here watch Sanders Impersonation of Larry David.

Immigration Reform News Today: 84 City, Council Officials Urge Supreme Court to Review DAPA Lawsuit

Dozens of city and county officials have joined the call for the U.S. Supreme Court to review the lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Statue of Labor Activists Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta Erected in Napa, California

Bronze sculptures of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were erected above a pizzeria Wednesday morning in downtown Napa, California.

Obama vs. Donald Trump: 'You Can't Build A Border Wall' to Stop Climate Change, Says President

President Barack Obama took a jab at 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who continues to advocate for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border as a solution to the immigration crisis in America.