Politics

Immigration News: DAPA, DACA Expansion Blocked by Fifth Circuit Appeals Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled to uphold the decision to block President Barack Obama’s 2014 deferred action programs, affecting nearly 4.9 million eligible undocumented immigrants.

TURNOUT: Republicans 'Need to Be Constructive' on Immigration to Engage Latinos, Says Alfonso Aguilar

According to Alfonso Aguilar, quoting President Ronald Reagan, "Latinos are Republicans. They just don't know it."

Immigration News 2015: Texas 'Sanctuary Cities' Sheriffs Risk State Grant Funds, Says Texas Gov. Abbott

In response to the "sanctuary cities" debate and one Texas sheriff's challenge to not comply with federal law enforcement's request on detained immigrants, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has warned the withdrawal of future state funds.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley Amplify Immigration Reform Platforms

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley have further detailed their respective plans for immigration reform.

Ted Cruz Presidential Campaign: Texas Senator Views Marco Rubio as Key Rival for GOP Nomination

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is less worried about current front-runners Donald Trump and Ben Carson and instead already focusing on Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., apparently seeing him as his key obstacle to winning the party's 2016 White House nomination.

Marco Rubio Credit Card News: Amid Scrutiny, Rubio Releases Credit Card Statements

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whose personal finance have increasingly drawn scrutiny from some of his GOP White House rivals, on Saturday released previously secret records that appear to show his use of a Florida Republican Party credit card for personal expenses.

National Latino Group Launches 'Unprecedented' Voter Education Push in Swing States

With Election Day 2016 now less than a year away, the call for Latinos to register to vote will enhance with a new education campaign, notably in key battleground states.

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump, Ben Carson Still Leading GOP Race

Donald Trump and Ben Carson remain locked in a virtual tie atop the 2016 Republican presidential field, but Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz both show signs of picking up steam.

Ben Carson Wants Puerto Rico to Be a US State

On Sunday retired surgeon turned presidential hopeful, Ben Carson, expressed his desire to see Puerto Rico become the 51st state.

After Cringeworthy Joke Throwing on SNL, Donald Trump Uplifts Ego: 'It Was Very Well Received'

Donald Trump continues to be the confident man he is, as he gave high regard of himself for his appearance in "Saturday Night Life" despite critiques saying that his stint was "rarely funny."

APEC Summit 2015: Philippines Sheds $212 Million to Host Meet

The Philippines shed at least $212 million to host the 2015 APEC Summit as the government sees the convention as a huge investment for the country.

Democratic Presidential Forum Recap: Candidates Clinton, Sanders, O'Malley Hold One-On-One Live Interview Session with Rachel Maddow in South Carolina

The three 2016 hopefuls running for the Democratic presidential nomination held separate one-on-one interview sessions with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow during a live broadcast on Friday.

Presidential Polls 2016 [Hillary Clinton vs. Ben Carson] Tied in New Poll, Carson Says He Can 'Absolutely' Beat Clinton in Match Off

Although recent polls show that Ben Carson and Hillary Clinton would be neck-in-neck if voters had to choose between the two 2016 hopefuls, the retired neurosurgeon says that he is more than confident that he could beat the Democratic front-runner.

US Agriculture Department Inducts Cesar Chavez into 'Hall of Heroes'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Cesar Chavez's induction into its "Hall of Heroes."

Hillary Clinton on Jimmy Kimmel Live: Presidential Candidate Talks 2016 Election, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton stopped by ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday where she spoke about a broad range of topics including the 2016 Republican candidates, her husband and the last time she got wasted.

2016 Presidential Race: Trump, Rubio Slam Hispanic Group's Expletive-Ridden Ad

Donald Trump on Friday blasted a video from a Hispanic advocacy group, in which children derided the Republican presidential candidate's views on immigration using swearwords and other coarse language. The candidate called the clip a "disgrace" and its makers "stupid."

Bernie Sanders Disagrees on 'Virtually Everything' vs. Hillary Clinton

Hours after Bernie Sanders did an about-face, now saying he believes Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server as secretary of state should be investigated, the Vermont senator further upped his rhetoric, claiming that he and the Democratic front-runner disagree on "virtually everything."

Immigration Reform News: Marco Rubio Accuses Donald Trump of Immigration Flip-Flopping

Despite taking a drastic turn on his own immigration policies, Marco Rubio ironically called out Donald Trump for flip flopping in his stance on immigration reform.

Supreme Court Obamacare Hearing: SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Religious Groups' Contraceptives Case

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to allow nonprofit religious organizations to once again challenge the Affordable Care Act.

Immigration News Today: Undocumented American Immigrants' Bill of Rights Calls for Legal Status, Healthcare Access

A “Bill of Rights” for the undocumented community has been released, which calls for equal treatment to health, education and legal status.