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Political Maneuvering Suggests Biden May Again Be Considering 2016 Run

Political Maneuvering Suggests Joe Biden May Be Considering 2016 Presidential Run

Aug 04, 2015 06:32 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Draft Biden, a group trying to get Joe Biden to join the 2016 White House race, has received a $10,000 check from Dick Harpootlian, the former chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and one of the vice president's most outspoken supporters supporters.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Wants 'Sanctuary City' Mayors 'Criminally Accountable'

Aug 04, 2015 03:20 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has joined the call to cease so-called "sanctuary cities," and said he would hold elected officials criminally accountable for not complying with federal law enforcement.

La. Gov. Bobby Jindal to announce 2016 White House bid

Republican Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Cuts Off State Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

Aug 04, 2015 06:34 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Following the release of undercover sting videos that purportedly show medical workers from Planned Parenthood discussing the sale of aborted fetal tissue, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced that he has canceled a contract to fund the women's health group in his state.

Immigration Groups Slam Feinstein Over Planned Sanctuary City Crackdown

Immigration Groups Slam Sen. Dianne Feinstein Over Planned 'Sanctuary City' Crackdown

Aug 04, 2015 02:45 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Immigration advocates are criticizing California Democrat Dianne Feinstein over her proposed crackdown on so-called "sanctuary cities." Feinstein, the oldest currently serving U.S. senator, has said that she would soon introduce a bill forcing localities to comply with federal immigration requests or face cuts in appropriations.

14 GOP White House Hopefuls Field Questions at N.H. Forum

14 GOP Candidates Field Questions at New Hampshire Voters First Forum

Aug 04, 2015 12:02 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Fourteen Republican presidential hopefuls on Monday participated in a nationally televised forum hosted by C-SPAN that Politico dubbed a "practice round ahead of the first official GOP primary debate in Cleveland."

Most Latinos Hold 'Very Negative' View of Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump

Aug 04, 2015 11:32 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Based on polling data, most Latinos have a negative view of real estate mogul Donald Trump, one of the Republican presidential candidates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Indicted on Securities Fraud Charges

Aug 04, 2015 12:05 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton turned himself in at the Collin County Jail Monday morning after being charged with felony securities fraud.

178 House Democrats Urge Homeland Security to End Immigrant Detention After Federal Court Ruling

Aug 03, 2015 05:07 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

House Democrats haven increased their call for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to end family detention after a federal court ruled against the policy.

Insiders Say Joe Biden Likely to Run For White House

Aug 03, 2015 05:06 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Speculation that Vice President Joe Biden may jump into the 2016 presidential race is heating up.

Martin O'Malley Calls for Equal Economic Rights in Puerto Rico as Island Defaults on Debt Payments

Aug 03, 2015 05:10 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

While there are no Electoral College votes from Puerto Rico, the 2016 presidential candidates have been making the outreach toward the commonwealth island. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley became the first 2016 presidential candidate, regardless of political party, to travel to Puerto Rico to address the economic and health crisis affecting 3.6 million inhabitants.

Jeb Bush Calls for 'Rigorous' Path to Legal Status for Immigrants

Aug 03, 2015 02:12 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush revealed a six-point immigration plan involving border security and addressing "illegal" immigration.

Donald Trump Presidential Run: Analysis Shows Billionaire Candidate Has Given Little to Charity

Aug 03, 2015 02:13 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A review of billionaire Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's financial records finds that he has donated considerably less to charity than others in his tax bracket and has also taken credit for charitable gifts made by others.

Donald Trump Predicts He Will Win Both African-American and Hispanic Votes

Aug 02, 2015 04:44 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Despite all the naysayers and much of the early polling data, Donald Trump boldly predicts he will ultimately win both the African-American and Hispanic votes in his 2016 Republican run for the White House.

Sarah Palin Calls Donald Trump's Candidacy a 'Shot in the Arm for Ordinary Americans'

Aug 01, 2015 03:58 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The mutual admiration society between Sarah Palin and Donald Trump seems to keep picking up steam with each passing day.

Donald Trump Holds Campaign Rally And Picnic In Iowa

Immigration Reform News: Experts Say Donald Trump's Immigration Policy Would Cost Billions of Dollars

Aug 01, 2015 04:50 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Although Trump's controversial policy on immigration has ironically helped him take lead as the GOP front-runner in the 2016 race, experts say his plan would actually hurt America in the long run if implemented.

President Obama Set to Push Iran Nuclear Deal in Speech on Wednesday

Aug 01, 2015 04:33 PM EDT By Selena Hill

President Obama is set to deliver a speech at American University next week in order to galvanize congressional support for the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

Rep. Becerra, Highest-Ranking Latino in the House, Says he Won't Run for Barbara Boxer's Senate Seat

Aug 01, 2015 04:10 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Rep. Xavier Becerra of California, the highest ranking Latino in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced that he will not run for the Senate next year, and will instead focus on his re-election campaign for his congressional seat.

2016 Presidential Race: Hillary Clinton Criticizes Jeb Bush's 'Right to Rise' Super PAC at the National Urban League Convention

Aug 01, 2015 09:44 AM EDT By Selena Hill

2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took several subliminal swipes at former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush while delivering a speech at the National Urban League conference in Fort Lauderdale on Friday.

Mitt Romney Rips Sen. Ted Cruz Over His Comments on the Iran Nuclear Deal

Aug 01, 2015 08:57 AM EDT By Selena Hill

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney slammed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz over his criticism of the US-Iran nuclear deal.