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Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Lifeline Causes Republicans to Clash with Democrats

In hopes of providing the necessary aid to allay the dire financial situation in Puerto Rico, the House Republicans came up with a draft legislation on Tuesday, March 29. But, it wasn't without an ensuing dissension from the other side of the House fence.

2016 Presidential Polls: Ted Cruz Leads Donald Trump by Five Points in Wisconsin a Week Before Polls Open

With roughly a week remaining before the April 5, Republican primary in the winner-take-all state of Wisconsin, Texas Senator Ted Cruz leads overall GOP front-runner Donald Trump by five points.

Wal-Mart Tax in Puerto Rico Declared Invalid: Government to Appeal US Federal Judge's Decision 'Immediately'

Wal-Mart Puerto Rico has won its legal battle against the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico over new tax laws that the retail giant claims are both discriminatory on their part and unlawful under federal laws. In his 109-page ruling, Federal Judge Jose Antonio Fuste sided with Wal-Mart, declaring the new tax that the Puerto Rican government imposed on the American retail chain is invalid.

2016 Republican Presidential Polls in California Show Donald Trump Leading Ted Cruz; Voters Still Bitterly Split

Republican front-runner Donald Trump has grown his level of support in California, yet GOP voters in the state remain so at odds over his candidacy a quarter of them insist they would never vote for him in the general election.

Mexicans Burn Donald Trump Doll in Effigy as Part of Easter Celebration

Mexicans celebrated holy week this year by burning a papier-mache version of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump in effigy.

Jennifer Lopez Regrets Failed Marc Anthony Relationship, Talks Ben Affleck In Latest Interview

Jennifer Lopez still considers her failed marriage to Marc Anthony "the biggest failure of her life."

Joe Giudice Reports to Prison While Teresa of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Works to Hold Family Together

Teresa Giudice is keeping busy holding her family of four young daughters together while husband Joe is away serving out his 41-month prison sentence.

2016 Republican Presidential Polls Show Donald Trump, John Kasich Neck and Neck in Pennsylvania; Hillary Clinton Commanding Lead Over Bernie Sanders

Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich are locked in a tight, back and forth tug of war for control of the upcoming GOP primary in Pennsylvania.

Aaron Hernandez's $1.5 Million North Attleborough Mansion Hits the Open Market

Aaron Hernandez's North Attleborough mansion is now on the market at a price of $1.5 million. The 5,600 square-foot home sits just a stone's throw away from Gillette Stadium, the home field Hernandez once starred on as a rising tight end with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

How the Brussels Terrorist Attack Hurts Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.

Fear of an ISIS-led attack in the United States has Republican presidential candidates proposing extreme anti-immigration policies, including patrols of Muslim neighborhoods.

Democratic Primary Elections in Washington, Hawaii, Alaska Could Boost Bernie Sanders' Presidential Campaign

Republicans can rest at ease this Easter weekend, but for Democrats there are three presidential primary elections taking place.

2016 Presidential Polls Show Ted Cruz Narrowly Leading Donald Trump in Wisconsin; Hillary Clinton Tops Bernie Sanders

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz leads Republican front-runner Donald Trump by the slimmest of margins in the critical, winner-take-all primary state of Wisconsin.

Groups Call For Overturn of Georgia Driving License Law Targeting Latinos, Immigrants

Georgia groups have claimed a felony driving law in the state has impacted Latino and African American drivers and play a factor in immigrants' lives.

Immigrants in America Create Over $1 Billion for US Businesses

A new National Foundation for American Policy study finds half of U.S. start-ups worth upwards of $1 billion were founded by immigrants. The non-partisan organization recently shared their findings along with the stern recommendation that laws governing the flow of immigrants into this country should be made easier for those looking to launch businesses.

Drug Smuggling Operation With Underground Tunnel in US to Mexico Busted by California Authorities

U.S. law enforcement officials have discovered a 416-yard tunnel that runs from the South California desert across the border of Mexico to a business establishment, which they have deduced was built for the express purpose of transporting drugs from one country to the other.

Donald Trump, Immigration Plan Stirs Fierce Debate Between Jorge Ramos, Sean Hannity

Fox News Channel TV host Sean Hannity and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos came to blows Tuesday night during a heated debate over Donald Trump and illegal immigration.

Republican Voters Agree Donald Trump Should Be Nominee If He Gets Most Delegates

Republican voters overwhelmingly agree the 2016 presidential candidate with the most delegates should go forward as the GOP's official nominee, should all the candidates fall short of bagging the required number of delegates to automatically seize the ticket.

Immigrant Transgender Women Experience Harsher Treatment than Other People Once Detained: Report

Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a new critical report on the treatment of transgender women detained in U.S. immigration detention facilities.

2016 Presidential Poll in California: Hillary Clinton Is Popular Candidate Among Golden State's Latinos

For California Latinos, the top issues are jobs, the economy and the state's water crisis, and these could factor in their preference among presidential candidates.

Op-Ed: Cutting the Cost of Citizenship in the Immigration Capital of the World

For centuries, countless immigrants, including the 3.5 million that today call New York City home, have brought culture, ideas, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to neighborhoods across the five boroughs, building communities and embedding themselves in the social fabric of the city.