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President Obama Writes Letter to Congress: Iran Nuclear Deal Promises to Hold Iran Accountable

Aug 21, 2015 05:33 PM EDT By Selena Hill

In order to garner Democratic lawmakers to support the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, President Barack Obama wrote a letter to Congress promising that the U.S. would take military action to ensure that Iran upholds its end of the bargain.

Ellen Page, GOP Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Debate LGBT Rights at Iowa State Fair

Aug 21, 2015 05:29 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

GOP presidential hopeful talked about his views on gays rights after actress Ellen Page asked him about the "persecution of gays in the work place" while the politician was grilling pork chops at the Iowa State Fair.

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DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Judge Decides Against Contempt Charges on Obama Administration

Aug 22, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama's November 2014 immigration executive actions, which expanded his deferred action programs, are still questioned by courts, and his administration narrowly missed contempt charges for helping undocumented immigrants.

Conservative Radio Hosts Suggest US Enslave Undocumented Immigrant Workers

Aug 21, 2015 04:45 PM EDT By Selena Hill

According to conservative radio host Jan Mickelson, the best way to fix the country's broken immigration system is to force undocumented workers into slave labor.

Police: 'Inspired' by Trump, Brothers Beat Homeless Hispanic

Donald Trump 'Inspired' Two White Brothers to Attack Homeless Latino

Aug 21, 2015 02:22 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Two brothers from South Boston ambushed and beat a 58-year-old homeless man, and the men apparently targeted their victim because he is Hispanic, police in the Massachusetts capital said.

Jeb Bush Defends 'Anchor Baby' Terminology

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Husband of Mexican Wife Defends 'Anchor Baby' Terminology

Aug 21, 2015 02:17 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Referring to the children of undocumented immigrants who come to the United States to give birth as "anchor babies" is not offensive, Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush said on Thursday.

2016 Polls: GOP Candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Leads Hillary Clinton in Michigan

Aug 21, 2015 01:16 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

GOP presidential hopefuls are beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in polls as competition in the 2016 elections continues to heighten.

Illinois Bans 'Gay Conversion Therapy' for Minors

Aug 21, 2015 01:19 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Trying to change youngsters' sexuality in what is known as "gay conversion therapy" has become illegal in Illinois, after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill banning the practice on Thursday.

Conservatives Join Liberals Against GOP Presidential Candidates' Anti-Birthright Citizenship Movement

Aug 21, 2015 05:00 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Democrats and liberals have verbally attacked several of the Republican presidential candidates for the growing anti-immigrant rhetoric on the campaign trial, but conservative groups also have had a say on the issue.

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Martin O’Malley Reveals Social Security Expansion Plan

Aug 21, 2015 12:26 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

In his strategy to win the Democratic presidential nomination, Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is proposing to expand Social Security.

Hillary Clinton's DREAMer Latino Outreach Director Hits GOP for 'Hateful' Immigration Rhetoric

Aug 21, 2015 02:05 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

An undocumented immigrant working on Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign called out the Republican presidential field for the “hateful rhetoric” used toward the immigrant community.

2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump, Jeb Bush Trade Shots in New Hampshire

Aug 20, 2015 08:10 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Jeb Bush were just 15 miles apart as they traded direct jabs and insults in a town hall showdown in New Hampshire Wednesday evening.

Majority Holds Unfavorable View of Hillary Clinton, Says New Poll

Aug 20, 2015 04:31 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

A recent CNN/ORC poll shows that more than half of all Americans who participated in the survey view presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton as unfavorable.

Former President Jimmy Carter on Cancer Diagnosis: My Life Is 'In The Hands of God'

Aug 20, 2015 04:36 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Former President Jimmy Carter spoke candidly about his recent cancer diagnosis in a press conference Thursday, revealing that the cancer that has spread to parts of his brain.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Linda Sanchez: 'Anchor Baby' Remarks Are 'Personal Attacks'

Aug 20, 2015 03:01 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., chairperson of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), said the Republican presidential candidates’ “anchor babies” remarks are a personal attack towards her and the immigrant community.

Ohio First Black Congressman Louis Stokes Dies at 90

Aug 20, 2015 04:40 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

The first African-American member of Congress in Ohio, Louis Stokes, died late Tuesday.

Florida's Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush Defeat Hillary Clinton in Sunshine State Poll

Aug 20, 2015 04:35 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trumps Defeats Hillary Clinton in Latino-Populated Florida

Donald Trump on Minimum Wage: GOP Candidate Opposes Minimum Wage Increase

Aug 20, 2015 06:00 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Donald Trump would not support an increase in the U.S. minimum wage if he were to move into the White House in 2017, the Republican presidential frontrunner told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Thursday.

Jeb Bush Challenges Trump's Conservative Credentials

Jeb Bush Challenges Donald Trump's Conservative Record

Aug 20, 2015 04:33 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Republican White House hopeful Jeb Bush on Wednesday challenged rival Donald Trump's conservative credentials, saying the real-estate tycoon "was a Democrat longer ... than he was a Republican."