Politics

Donald Trump vs. Ben Carson Polls: Undisputed GOP Poll Leader in Virtual Tie With Former Brain Surgeon

Donald Trump is no longer the hands on Republican front-runner in his 2016 bid for the White House, and in fact is now locked in a virtual tie atop the polls with retired neurosurgeon and political neophyte Ben Carson.

Jeb Bush Controversy: GOP Candidate Stumbles with 'Free Stuff' Comment Aimed at Black Voters

The GOP could boost its appeal to black voters if it turned to a message of "hope and aspiration" instead of promises of "free stuff," White House hopeful Jeb Bush told a crowd on Thursday.

Poll: Donald Trump Now Neck-and-Neck With Ben Carson in 2016 Presidential Race

Republican presidential bets Donald Trump and Ben Carson enter an almost-tie ratings, according to the latest poll released Sunday by NBC/WSJ.

Hillary Rodham Clinton's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Same-Sex Marriage, Obamacare, Gun Laws & Abortion

Although a recent poll suggest that self-described “democratic socialist” Bernie Sanders is gaining on former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67-year old candidate still has 42 percent of the Democratic Primary voters

What Keeps The Pope Active at 79?

With over two dozen events crammed in to his five day U.S. visit the energetic pontiff seems to be making a very good case for expecting more out of the elderly

Donald Trump's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Same-Sex Marriage, Obamacare, Gun Laws & Abortion

As the race for the lead conservative presidential candidate narrows it a good time to look at where Trump stands on the key issues

Clinton, Biden to Headline Gay Rights Group's Soirée

The headline speakers at a key event organized by the nation's largest gay rights group may well end up becoming rivals for the Democrats' 2016 nomination - if Joe Biden decides to launch his own White House bid, that is.

2016 Presidential Candidates and Conservatives Celebrate John Boehner's Resignation as a Victory

Conservatives are not holding back their delight over John Boehner's announcement that he will resign from Congress and give up his speakership position at the end of October.

Democratic Presidential Debate 2016: Date, Time & Preview, Live Streaming & VR on CNN

CNN is planning to live-stream the first Democratic presidential debate of 2015 "in full 3D immersive virtual reality."

Presidential Polls 2016: Latest Numbers For Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump still rates as the GOP's 2016 presidential front-runner, though a stream of recent Republican Party polls suggest that support for the billionaire real estate mogul may be leveling off.

Immigration Reform News: Improved Immigrant Rights Bills Introduced After Pope Francis Congress' Visit

Following Pope Francis' message for cooperation and legislators to represent the people, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., announced the introduction of two bills providing improved treatment for immigrants.

Delano Grape Strike: 50th Anniversary of Historic Labor Rights Movement

Labor rights advocates are honoring the 50th anniversary of the Delano Grape Strike in California, where Latino and Filipino farm workers united and called for improved working environments.

Obama, Putin Meeting: Presidents to Meet at UNGA Meeting in New York Next Week

The Obama administration announced Thursday that President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in New York next week.

US GDP 2015: Economy Grew 3.9 Percent in Second Quarter

According to a statement from Jason Furman, “Real GDP growth in the second quarter was revised up for a second time, as consumers spent more and businesses invested more than previously estimated.”

Immigrant Detention: O'Malley, Sanders Call to Close Centers

The U.S. federal government defended its immigrant detention practices, despite objections from congressional lawmakers and presidential candidates, as the Department of Homeland Security filed an appeal against the potential release of detained immigrant children.

Government Shutdown 2015: GOP Leaders Push Bill to Avert Shutdown

Republican leaders in the U.S. Congress on Thursday began advancing bills to prevent the right-wing sector of their Party from shutting down the government next week in effort to defund Planned Parenthood.

Donald Trump Lawsuit: Threatens to Sue Clothing Company Over Anti-Trump Fashions

Donald Trump and campaign organizers are considering taking legal action against a politically oriented clothing company now selling anti-Trump merchandise.

Marco Rubio on Donald Trump: Senator Calls Trump 'Touchy and Insincere Guy'

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio took a few sharp shots at GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump on Thursday, calling the billionaire businessman a "touchy and insincere guy" who is not well-informed about key issues in the race.

Boehner Resigning From Congress: Lawmakers, Advocates Call for Immigration Reform Vote

House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, representative for Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, announced his resignation from the Congress, and calls for immigration reform have further increased.

Pope Francis United Nations Speech Transcript: Environment Harm is 'Harm Done to Humanity'

The 266th pope of the Holy See became the fifth pontiff to visit the United Nations on Friday morning and called for reforms. Pope Francis' speech comes as the U.N. celebrates its 70th anniversary, and he recognized the organization's advances in developing international law, humanitarian law, conflict resolutions and peacekeeping operations.