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GOP Attempting to Draft Mitt Romney for 2016 Presidential Race to Take on Donald Trump and Ben Carson

The GOP establishment is getting nervous now that the nomination for the Republican Presidential candidate is coming down to frontrunners Donald Trump and Ben Carson. With all of the theatrics that have been coming out of the GOP debates recently, party leaders are now attempting to draft former Governor and 2012 GOP candidate Mitt Romney for the race. See the details here.

Republican Presidential Polls 2016: Post SNL Gig Numbers Show Surge for Donald Trump; How He Fares Versus Hillary Rodham Clinton

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues to surge in the polls following his controversial hosting gig on Saturday Night Live last week and the third Republican primary debate on Tuesday.

One Year Later: Obama's Latino Judicial Nominee Luis Felipe Restrepo Still Waits Senate Confirmation

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated a Latino judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Senate has yet to confirm him.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Announce Creation of New State Police Border Force

A new report reveals that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is creating a special state police border force to help border agencies fight against crimes taking place along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Ben Carson vs. Donald Trump: Ex-'Apprentice' Star Does Not 'Understand the Word Pathological,' Says Carson

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson struck back against Donald Trump's recent claims that he has a "pathological" disease that cannot be cured.

Donald Trump Immigration Plan: Obama, Ben Carson Slam Trump's Mass Deportation Plan

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson have something in common: opposing Donald Trump's mass deportation plan.

Ruben Hinojosa Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Reelection in 2016

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, announced he will not seek reelection and retire from Congress. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, announced he will not seek reelection and retire from Congress.

Katherine Vargas to Leave White House Hispanic Media Director Role

Katherine Vargas is leaving her position as White House Hispanic Media Director to become a public affairs manager for Google.

‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ Fact Checks GOP Debate [Watch]

In a new segment introduced by "The Daily Show" called "What The Actual Fact," senior political correspondent Desi Lydic did some comical fact-checking on the latest GOP debate on Fox Business Network. Watch the hilarious segment here.

2016 Presidential Race: Trump Slams Carson, Calls Iowans 'Stupid'

Determined to regain his front-runner status, Donald Trump is going after Ben Carson, the retired neurosurgeon, who has become the new star in the still-crowded field of Republican White House hopefuls.

2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump Argues US Wages Too High, Against Raising Minimum Wage

Donald Trump on Thursday stood by his earlier assertion that "wages are too high" in America.

Voters' Aversion to Latino Surnames Impacts Judicial Diversity: Report

There's a lack of diversity among judges in the federal judiciary, according to new research. Only two-thirds of Latino justices have won re-election campaigns since 2000, compared to 90 percent of white justices. This is partially due to voters' aversion to Latino surnames.

Donald Trump Supports Former President Eisenhower's 'Operation Wetback' Deportation Plan

During the fourth GOP presidential debate, Donald Trump compared his mass deportation proposal to former President Dwight Eisenhower's mass deportation plan -- known as "Operation Wetback."

2016 Presidential Race: Hillary Clinton Solidifies Ample Lead in New National Poll

Bernie Sanders managed to grab a lot of headlines in the past few weeks, but Hillary Clinton remains the clear front-runner in the race for the Democratic nomination and holds a lead of almost 20 percentage points over her most dangerous rival, according to a new poll.

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Fifth Circuit Court 'Heartless' For Blocking Obama's DAPA, DACA

Hispanic Leadership Agenda: Fifth Circuit Court 'Heartless' for Blocking Obama's DAPA, DACA

New ‘Baby Got PAC’ Group Endorses Sen. Marco Rubio, Launches New Ad [Watch]

2016 hopeful Marco Rubio has scored yet another major endorsement from a wealthy Republican donor. The 2016 Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has scored yet another major endorsement from a wealthy Republican donor.

APEC Summit 2015: Xi Jinping Confirms Attendance, Will He Address South China Sea Dispute?

The Philippines is hosting the APEC Summit 2015 and the Chinese embassy in Manila confirms the attendance of Chinese president Xi Jinping.

Hillary Clinton for President 2016 Receives Rep Tony Cárdenas' Endorsement

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of another Latino congressional lawmaker on Wednesday.

Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey Backs Bernie Sanders

American mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey is throwing her support behind the presidential campaign of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who the undefeated Ultimate Fighting champion says has taking the right approach to financing his 2016 White House bid.

Marco Rubio on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Talks Immigration, Trump's Mass Deportation Plan

Following the fourth Republican presidential debate on Tuesday night, White House hopeful Marco Rubio clarified his position on immigration.