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Republican Debate: Rosie O'Donnell Responds to Donald Trump's Insult

Rosie O'Donnell struck back at Donald Trump after the reality TV star mocked her during the first 2016 GOP primary debate Thursday night.
Anticipating Nomination, Hillary Clinton Goes After Jeb Bush

Anticipating Nomination, Hillary Clinton Goes After Jeb Bush

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton seems to foresee a dynastic battle in the 2016 election and is increasingly focusing her criticism on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Meantime, she is all but ignoring the 16 other Republican presidential candidates.
Donors Give to Planned Parenthood 'In Honor' of GOP Foes

Donors Give to Planned Parenthood 'in Honor' of GOP Foes

If he were to move into the White House in January 2017, Ted Cruz would "direct the Department of Justice to investigate Planned Parenthood," the Texas senator promised. But that did not keep Californian James Pollard from donating to the organization "in Ted Cruz's honor."
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Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Dismisses Government Shutdown Idea Over Planned Parenthood

Although Republicans have banded together in a renewed effort to criticize Planned Parenthood, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., declared that he will not condone another government shutdown in order to defund the women's health group.
Ann Coulter: Latinos 'Culturally Accept' Child Rape

Ann Coulter: Latinos 'Culturally Accept' Child Rape

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter used her Daily Caller column this week to charge Latino culture with "a cultural acceptance of child rape ... that doesn't exist in even the most dysfunctional American ghettoes."
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Voting Rights Act 50th Anniversary: President Barack Obama Celebrates VRA50

President Obama commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act on Thursday by stressing the need to protect the fundamental right to vote and combat voter ID laws that that discourage "certain kinds of folks" from voting.
Pa. Attorney General Charged With Perjury, Conspiracy

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane Charged With Perjury, Conspiracy

Pennsylvania's highest-ranking law enforcement officer on Thursday was charged with leaking secret grand jury information and lying about it under oath.
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Iran Nuclear Deal: Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer Announces Opposition to Obama's Iran Deal

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, a high ranking New York Democrat, announced that he will vote against President Barack Obama's historic nuclear deal with Iran.
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GOP Debate Social Media Response: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Top Facebook, Twitter Engagement

Following the first Republican presidential debate on Thursday, different campaigns are calling victory, but social media may prove who was the most talked about candidate.
Commentators Praise Fiorina's Performance at GOP Debate

Commentators Praise Carly Fiorina's GOP Debate Performance

Carly Fiorina, who is widely considered an underdog in the crowded field of Republican White House contenders, made a mark for herself during Thursday's first presidential debate.
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Immigration Reform Legislation Not Happening in 114th Congress, Says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said immigration reform legislation will not be discussed during the current 114th Congress.
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GOP Debate 2015 Reaction: Republicans, Democrats Name Winners and Losers of First GOP Debate

The first Republican presidential primary debate concluded, and while many GOP campaigns are claiming victory, everyone definitely has an opinion about the issues -- or the lack thereof - and the participating candidates.
Republican presidential candidates (L-R) New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Carson, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Mike Huckabee, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)

Donald Trump Takes Centerstage at First Primetime GOP Debate, Candidates Talk Immigration and Jobs

The first primetime Republican presidential debate was highlighted by the issues, but the 10 GOP candidates also took the spotlight including businessman Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Cuban American Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.
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GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Seven Republican Presidential Candidates Debate Immigration, Islamic State Terrorism

The first Republican presidential debate covered heavy topics ranging from electability, the Islamic State militant group, immigration and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The first debate occurred at 5 p.m. EST with seven Republican candidates who did not meet the top 10 criteria by Fox News Channel. The top 10 would debate at a later timeslot of 9 p.m.
Bernie Sanders Draws Huge Crowd in Wis., Surges in Iowa Poll

'Democratic Socialist' Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders To Deliver Speech At Conservative Christian University

Rather than just pandering to left-leaning supporters, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to address an audience at a conservative Christian college next month.
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2016 Presidential Race: GOP Gov. Scott Walker Takes Lead in Straw Poll of Major Conservative Donors

Although Donald Trump may be the Republican frontrunner in the 2016 presidential race among right-wing voters, Gov. Scott Walker came out on top in a recent informal straw poll taken amongst wealthy conservative donors.
Immigration a Likely Focus of Tonight's GOP Debate

GOP Debate 2015 News: Immigration to Be Likely Focus of Thursday Night's Republican Debate

Immigration will likely be among the key issues tackled at tonight's Fox News presidential debate between 10 Republican presidential hopefuls.

Heavily Latino Florida City Votes Not to Condemn Donald Trump

The city council of a heavily Hispanic Florida community on Wednesday rejected a proposal to condemn Donald Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants so as not to "politicize" the body's work.
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Donald Trump, Bill Clinton Hold Private Conservation Before Announcing 2016 GOP Presidential Bid

Just weeks before Donald Trump launched his 2016 presidential campaign, he had a private phone conversation with his longtime ally President Bill Clinton.
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Democratic Presidential Debates Schedule Released: Fewer Debates Anger Fellow Democrats

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its presidential primary debates schedule, and it has received criticism from fellow Democrats including a presidential candidate.
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