Politics

Republican Debate [Dec. 15, 2015] CNN Announces Nevada Presidential Debate Criteria, Includes Iowa and New Hampshire Polling Data; Schedule

CNN released its criteria for the next Republican presidential primary debate next month, revealing that the 2016 hopefuls will have three ways to make the cut to participate on the main debate stage.

Republican Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump Takes Command, Ben Carson Tumbles While Ted Cruz Still Lurking

Donald Trump has raced to a commanding ten point lead in the latest NBC 2016 Republican presidential poll.

Obama Immigration Action Plan: Justice Department Petitions Supeme Court to Review DAPA, DACA Expansion Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions.

Syria Refugees in US: Latino Congressional Lawmakers Split on House Refugee Bill

Two days after its introduction, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would enhance the background investigations for Iraqis and Syrians seeking refuge in the United States.

Data Limits & Data Freebees: New Creeping Threats to Net Neutrality?

Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission voted in favor of stronger rules to keep Internet service providers from favoring some data traffic on the Internet over others. The February FCC decision was hailed as a victory by Net Neutrality advocates, or those who believe that the only free Internet is one where "all data is treated equally" by the companies that transmit it.

Puerto Rico Inching Closer to Default

Puerto Rico is on the verge of becoming "the Greece of the Caribbean" as the U.S. territory is inching ever closer on some critical bond deadlines.

Bernie Sanders Defends 'Democratic Socialism' in Georgetown Speech

Socialism may have been declared dead in the United States following the end of the Cold War, but presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders does not tire of trying to sell the ideology to Democratic voters across the country.

Mike Huckabee Sued for Playing ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at Kim Davis Rally

Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has had a lawsuit filed against him by an original founding member of the rock band Survivor. See the details here.

Donald Trump Threatens Lawsuit to Ohio Gov. John Kasich Over Super PAC Attacks

Donald Trump is threatening to sue GOP presidential rival John Kasich over the latter's rumored plan to unleash a blistering $2.5 million attack on the Republican front-runner via a pro super pac.

Donald Trump Draws Fire for Proposing Muslim Database

Donald Trump once again stirred controversy on Thursday, when he reportedly proposed the creation of a federal database of Muslim residents of the United States.

Author, Marine Phil Klay Supports American Acceptance of Syrian Refugees on Social Media

U.S. Marine Phil Klay, author of the National Book Award-winning "Redeployment," wrote a series of post on Twitter, condemning efforts by Congress and other political figures to significantly heighten security measures against Syrian refugees attempting to enter the country.

Donald Trump on Ben Carson: Trump Takes Credit for Carson Campaign's 'Free Fall'

GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Thursday declared that fellow front-runner Ben Carson was suffering a "free fall" and then went on to claim credit for his rival's alleged demise.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez Named Republican Governors Association Chair

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez was selected Thursday to lead the Republican Governors Association though the 2016 election cycle.

Mexico Immigration Decline: Undocumented Mexican Immigrants Migrating Back to Mexico

The rate of undocumented immigrant Mexicans entering the U.S. has been decline for the last eight years.

Obama Immigration Executive Order: One Year Later: DAPA, DACA Expansion Delay Affects 5 Million Immigrants

It has been one year since President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Election 2016: Donald Trump Has Strong Lead in New Hampshire; Marco Rubio, Ben Carson Poll Second Place

2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to maintain a strong lead in New Hampshire according to recent polls.

Syrian Refugees in America: House Passes Bill to Restrict Refugees From Entering the US

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Thursday that would temporarily block Syrian refugees from entering the United States, despite President Barack Obama's promise to veto it.

Cruz, Rubio Shift Battle to National Security Policy

After their disagreement over immigration, presidential hopefuls Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz this week turned to matters of national security, but continued their headline-grabbing infighting.

Immigration Reform News: Labor Union, Pro-Immigration Group Team Up in Ad Campaign Targeting Republicans on Immigration

One of the largest labor unions in the country has partnered with a pro-immigration group in a new ad campaign that slams Republican presidential candidates who continue to promote anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Undocumented Immigrants vs. Illegal: San Diego County Swaps 'Undocumented Immigrant' in Legislature

San Diego County decided to alter the terminology used in its legal documents, changing "illegal immigrant" to "undocumented immigrant" on Tuesday.