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Pope Francis Visit to the US: Pontiff Talks Climate Change, Cuba, Immigration at White House Ceremony

Pope Francis delivered a formal address before President Barack Obama and 11,000 other guests during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday morning.

REAL ID Laws: Residents to Require Identification Other Than Driver’s License to Fly Domestic

A new act called REAL ID, which intends to strengthen homeland security, is requiring certain U.S. states and a territory to offer their residents another form of identification when flying domestically.

Jeb Bush on Multiculturalism: 'It's the Wrong Approach'

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush weighed in on the idea of multiculturalism at an Iowa diner on Tuesday, stating that it is "the wrong approach."

Immigration News: California Bill Helps Immigrant Victims Apply for U Visas

The lower house of California's Legislature unanimously passed a bill on aimed at helping undocumented immigrants, who have become the victims of violent crime and are applying for so-called U visas, to be allowed to temporarily remain in the United States.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Pope Francis Visit 'Critically Needed' in Congress

Latinos from all walks of life are observing Pope Francis’ U.S. visit, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, a coalition of Latino lawmakers who anticipate his address to Congress scheduled on Thursday.

5 Facts to Help Better Understand Why the World Adores Pope Francis

Here are five facts that will help acquaint you with Pope Francis to better understand why his arrival and impending address to Congress gives cause for excitement.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus News: Deliveries in New York Could Be Delayed Due to Pope's Visit

Traffic in the area could prevent Friday deliveries. The official launch of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus might be delayed for some customers due to Pope Francis' historic visit to the U.

Kim Davis Denies Marriage License to Friends

Kim Davis is adamant in her opposition to same-sex marriage that she denied her very own friends marriage licenses.

Pope Francis Visit to US: Full Schedule, Info & Preview -- Obama Greets Pope Upon Arrival

Pope Francis landed at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C. Tuesday afternoon to begin his historic 6-day visit to the United States.

Government Shutdown 2015: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Trying to Avoid Shutdown

The United States government may be headed for another government shutdown, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is trying to avoid a lapse in federal funding on Oct. 1, to keep the government open.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting: Cleveland Police Dispatcher Involved in Case Resigned in July

The Cleveland Police Dispatcher involved in the case of the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by two Ohio police officers last November, has resigned.

Ted Cruz on Colbert: Texas Senator Boo'd on Late Show, Jokes About Donald Trump

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, visited "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday, where he was confronted about his views on gay marriage and immigration reform.

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers: 17.1 Million Americans Insured, Including 4 Million Latinos

Ahead of the third open enrollment period of the federal and state-level health insurance marketplaces, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell revealed more than 17 million Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act.

National Voter Registration Day 2015: White House, National Groups Stress Voter Participation

The White House and numerous civil rights organizations are honoring National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. With a proclamation, President Barack Obama recognized the right to vote as "cornerstone of what it means to be a free people."

Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Visit a Federal Prison, For HBO Series

President Barack Obama made history by becoming the first sitting president to visit a federal prison, in a segment that will be featured in a documentary titled "Fixing the System," which airs on Sept. 27.

Donald Trump on Carly Fiorina: Ex HP CEO is 'Robotic,' 'Tremendous Business Failure'

Donald Trump is branding surging 2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina as "robotic" and predicts voters will turn away from her once they learn more about her "tremendous failure" as a business leader.

Pope Francis: Cuba, Immigration, Climate Change Likely Top Issues in US Visit

Pope Francis' six-day trip in the U.S. starts on Tuesday, and he will spend a week talking about issues affecting the Latino community. The Argentinian-born Pope will address a joint session of Congress on Thursday, where he is expected to speak about topics that even the federal legislative body has had trouble solving.

2016 Presidential Election: Scott Walker Exits Race With Jab at Donald Trump, Criticizes GOP Race [Watch]

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced the end of his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential race on Monday.

Ahmed Mohamed Clock a ‘Purposeful Hoax,’ Potential Fraud Case, Says Judge Napolitano

The Muslim teenager was arrested last week at his Irving, Texas high school after an alleged homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb.

Kim Davis News: Megyn Kelly, ‘Good Morning America’ Book Interviews With Kentucky Clerk

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis committed to her first formal interviews to Megyn Kelly and "Good Morning America" this week.