Politics

Republicans Push to Shut Down the Government Over Planned Parenthood

The Republican effort to defund Planned Parenthood may very well lead to another government shutdown next month.

Donald Trump Interviews Donald Trump During Jimmy Fallon Show Appearance

Donald Trump was his typical bombastic and outlandish self during a Friday night appearance on the "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Immigration Remains Important, But Not Enough to Sway Voters: Poll

Immigration remains at the forefront of much of the debate surrounding the presidential nominee process. But, just how crucial is it to elevating one of the many candidates running? Recent polls show Americans see the immigration debate as crucial, but not enough to sway them on a candidate.

Latinos to Control California Legislature for First Time

With the appointment of California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon as Speaker of the State Assembly, Latinos will lead the Golden State’s two legislative bodies. California Assembly Democrats elected Rendon, a Democrat representing California's 63rd Assembly District, which includes Lakewood and North Long Beach, to replace current Speaker Toni Atkins, who represents San Diego. Atkins was elected to the speakership in 2014 and concludes her term in January 2016.

Vice President Joe Biden Opens Up About Son's Death, Running for President on 'The Late Show' [Watch]

Vice President Biden talked openly about his apprehension about running in the 2016 presidential election and the tragic loss of his son Beau this past spring during an emotional interview on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Thursday.

Iran Nuclear Deal News: Senate Democrats Reject GOP Effort to Block Agreement

President Barack Obama won a major foreign policy victory on Thursday, when Senate Democrats blocked a Republican resolution disapproving his historic nuclear agreement with Iran.

Presidental Hopeful Donald Trump 9/11 Tweet Uncovered, Calls Everyone 'Haters and Losers'

On the 14th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted something two years ago that will raise some eyebrows.

Cuba to Release 3,500 Prisoners in Time for Pope's Visit

The Cuban government says that among the freed will be some foreign prisoners and inmates, who were set for conditional release next year. Release is very much based on the nature of the crime, as those prisoners who have been found guilty of crimes against state security will not be eligible

Tap That App: Hands-On With Trumpada -- Latino Trump Backlash Comes to Android in a Game

Besides dropping his beauty pageants from the air and creating custom piñatas, Latinos are finding new cathartic ways to bash GOP presidential front-runner and celebrity real estate mogul Donald Trump in the digital space.

Man Assulted by Donald Trump's Security Guard to File Lawsuit

Efrain Galicia has filed a lawsuit against Trump's security squad after he was assaulted by one of his bodyguards.

Donald Trump For President Backlash: Pope Francis 'The Antidote' to 'Venom' Trump, Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez

Donald Trump's anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric was already a topic at the House of Representatives. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., spoke about Trump and the effect Pope Francis will have during the latter's U.S. visit.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Reveals Struggles in 'Inherited' Economic Talks

Puerto Rico's economic recovery working group released its comprehensive plan to save the commonwealth. The Working Group for the Fiscal and Economic Recovery of Puerto Rico published the Fiscal and Economic Growth Plan (FEGP), which include proposals for economic growth with reform measures.

Donald Trump Dismisses Black Lives Matter Movement, Demonstrators as 'Trouble'

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump dismissed Black Lives Matter demonstrators as nothing more than "trouble."

Donald Trump Polling Numbers: GOP Candidate Surpasses 30 Percent Support in National Poll

Donald Trump on Thursday became the first Republican presidential candidate to garner more than 30 percent backing in a nationwide poll.

Hillary Clinton Email Update: Benghazi Panel May Offer Clinton Techie Immunity

The technology expert who maintained the private email servers then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton used to conduct government business will be offered immunity when he testifies before the House Benghazi committee.

Hillary Clinton Says 'Sorry' for Using Private Email Server as Secretary of State

Hillary Clinton has apologized for her use of a private email server when she was US secretary of state in effort to curtail the controversy that continues to weigh down her presidential campaign.

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Blast the Iran Nuclear Deal at Protest Rally

2016 GOP presidential rivals Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump teamed up on Wednesday to attack President Obama's historic Iran nuclear deal at a protest rally in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis US Visit to Help Close Detention Centers, Immigration Activists Hope

Pope Francis's visit to the United States this month might help prompt the Obama administration to end immigrant detentions, immigration reform activists hope.

Jeb Bush Economic Platform: Tax Reforms With 19 Million New Jobs, 4 Percent Growth

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush disclosed his economic policy plan, attacking Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton for accepting the "new normal." According to the former Florida governor, the "new normal" is flat wages, slow growth and lack of full-time jobs.

Marco Rubio to Donald Trump: Run for Democratic Nomination

Marco Rubio has taken aim at Trump’s as-yet-to-be-seen tax plan. Trump’s tax plan is expected to call for an increase on taxes on the wealthy, which of course is not exactly what the Republican Party is known for.