Politics

Jeb Bush, Republicans vs. Pope Francis on Climate Change

Presidential candidate Jeb Bush has joined his party and spoken against Pope Francis on his climate change views.

Geraldo Rivera: Jeb Bush More Latino Than Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz

Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera in a Twitter post argued Jeb Bush, one of the Republican Party presidential hopefuls, is more Latino than Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who are both of Cuban descent.

Immigration Reform News: California Lawmakers Invest $55 Million to Improve Healthcare, DACA Applications for State's Immigrants

California lawmakers agreed to invest millions for the state’s immigrant population, from health care, education, legal services and community integration.

Obama Administration Struggles to Reestablish Ties With Cuba

The Obama administration continues its attempt to reestablish ties with Cuba after announcing in December the two nations had been in negotiations. However, anti-Castro legislators in Congress derail any attempt the administration makes to normalize relations.

Immigration News Today: Donald Trump Says Mexicans, Immigrants 'Not Our Friends,' and 'Rapists'

Businessman Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House on Tuesday, but along the way, he said comments labeling immigrants as rapists and murderers.

Iowa Caucus 2016 Poll: Iowa Millennials More Likely to Attend Democratic Caucus, Support Hillary Clinton

Millennial Iowa caucus voters are more likely to attend the Democratic presidential primary election caucus, based on polling numbers in the state.

Senate Approves Measure to Ban the Use of Torture on Detainees

In a landslide vote, the U.S. Senate passed an historic measure on Tuesday that aims to ban the practice of torture on detainees for evermore.

Benghazi Email Scandal: Did Hillary Clinton Hide More Emails?

New reports show that Sidney Blumenthal, one of Hillary Clinton closest advisers, handed over more emails regarding the Benghazi, Libya attack.

Obamas' 'Private' White House Party Prompts Transparency Concerns

President Barack Obama over the weekend hosted musicians Stevie Wonder and Prince for a private party at the White House, an event that was not recorded on Obama's public schedule and on Monday led to some uncomfortable questions for Press Secretary Josh Earnest.

Bob Menendez Corruption Trial Stays in New Jersey Despite Plea for DC Move

A federal judge heard argument on whether Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., should have his alleged corruption trial moved from New Jersey. Following an hour's worth of arguments on Tuesday morning, U.S. District Court Judge William Walls ruled Menendez's trial will not move to Washington, D.C. and will remain in New Jersey.

2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump Launches Official Campaign Bid for White House, Calls Mexican Immigrants 'Rapists'

The 2016 Presidential election just got a little more interesting now that Donald Trump has officially jumped into the race.

GOP Candidate Carly Fiorina Opposes Path to Citizenship, Says 'Maybe' to Legal Status

Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina went on MSNBC Monday morning and further clarified her stance on immigration reform. Her statement could further alienate the Latino voting bloc, despite calls from within her own party to change on immigration.

Russia to Modernize Military, Add More Than 40 Nuclear Missiles

As part of a program aimed at modernizing Russia’s military, President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will add over 40 inter-continental ballistic missiles to his nation’s defense.

DACA Immigration News: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Celebrates Three Years

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program celebrated its third anniversary of allowing undocumented immigrants receive a temporary, but renewable, two-year stay in the U.S.

Republican National Committee Building Its Latino, Millennial Engagement Outreach for 2016 Election

Recognizing that 60,000 Latinos turn 18 years old every month in the U.S, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has been building its Latino and millennial engagement efforts ahead of the 2016 election.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Announcement: Cuba Policy, Immigration Protestors, Hillary Clinton Among Topics Discussed

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush officially announced his candidacy for president of the United States (U.S.) on late Monday afternoon. From Miami-Dade College, Bush said America's prosperity and security are "at a balance" and immediately took a shot at the current administration and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Republican, Democratic Candidates Address Immigration Reform Concerns

Immigration reform continues to be a contentious topic ahead of next year's presidential elections, and while Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) attempts to reform his party's stance on the issue, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-M.E.) is facing backlash from one of his party's key demographics.

Ivy Taylor Bests Popular Latina Politican to Become San Antonio's First African American Mayor

For the first time, San Antonio elected an African-American mayor on Saturday following a tight runoff race.

President Obama's Approval Rating Dips in June

President Barack Obama's poll numbers continue to deteriorate. A recent YouGov poll shows the president's approval rating has dropped; however, his numbers have worsened among Latinos and, to a lesser extent, millenials.

Sen. Marco Rubio Slams Hillary Clinton’s Campaign Speech, Says 'Yesterday is Over' [Video]

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio wasted no time turning Hillary Clinton's recent campaign speech into fodder for a new political ad attack.