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Senate Skips Obama’s Latino Judicial Nominee's Confirmation Vote

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo to serve the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and while the Senate has steadily schedule confirmation votes, the Latino is still not on the calendar.

Republican Debate CNN: Donald Trump Caves, Will Appear on Debate Without $5 Million Payment

Republican presidential candidate and real estate business mogul Donald Trump has gone back on earlier threats to not participate in the upcoming CNN debate, undermining what he has touted to be his biggest strength in his campaign: his ability to stand strong on his demands and not cave under pressure.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: No Obamacare Subsidies for Immigrants

Citing how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is currently written, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she doesn’t support immigrants obtaining the same subsidies as American-born enrollees.

Ben Carson: US Military Should ‘Deal With The Transgender Thing Somewhere Else’

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson condemned the idea of letting transgender Americans serve openly in the military during a veteran town hall event over the weekend.

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump Holding Tight in New Hampshire, Iowa; Ted Cruz, Chris Christie Picking up Ground

Donald Trump has opened up a double digit lead over closest 2016 Republican presidential challenger Ted Cruz in the critical early-voting state of New Hampshire

President Obama Reinforces US Efforts Against ISIS, But GOP Candidates Criticize His Inaction

President Barack Obama addressed how the U.S. will confront terrorism on Sunday night, but the Republican presidential candidates have criticized him for not doing enough.

Millennials on Immigration: Government Should Not Deport All Immigrants From US

Millennials, the largest demographic in the country, overwhelmingly disapprove plans to deport all undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S.

Jon Stewart Confronts Republican Ohio Senator With 9/11 Responders, Changes His Mind [Watch]

Former "The Daily Show" host and political satirist Jon Stewart has had quite a busy retirement. In the few short months since he's left the show, he has been very vocal about his support for a 9/11 First Responders bill that would cover their healthcare and rehabilitation costs, which includes cancer patients linked to the terrorist event. Watch him change a Senator's mind about supporting the bill.

Presidential Polls 2016: Survey Finds Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Would Win Republican, Democratic Primary Elections in Tennessee if Held Today

A new poll reveals that presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump would win the Democratic and Republican primary races in Tennessee, respectively, if the election was held today.

‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ News: Bernie Sanders Scheduled to Appear Next Tuesday

Next week, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will be hosting the biggest rising star in the presidential race for the Democratic nomination, Bernie Sanders. See the details here watch Sanders Impersonation of Larry David.

Immigration Reform News Today: 84 City, Council Officials Urge Supreme Court to Review DAPA Lawsuit

Dozens of city and county officials have joined the call for the U.S. Supreme Court to review the lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Statue of Labor Activists Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta Erected in Napa, California

Bronze sculptures of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were erected above a pizzeria Wednesday morning in downtown Napa, California.

Obama vs. Donald Trump: 'You Can't Build A Border Wall' to Stop Climate Change, Says President

President Barack Obama took a jab at 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who continues to advocate for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border as a solution to the immigration crisis in America.

Democratic Presidential Polls 2016: Hillary Clinton Has 21-Point Net Favorability Lead Over Bernie Sanders

A new poll shows that 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has gained a 21-point lead over her opponent Bernie Sanders when it comes to net favorability.

Gun Control Debate: Latino US Senators Explain Gun Stance After Senate's Gun Regulation Measures Fail

The U.S. Senate voted against strengthening gun measures on Thursday, and three legislative body's three Latino senators explained their votes.

San Bernardino Shooters News: GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions Demand to See Shooters Immigration Records

In the wake of the mass shooting in California on Dec. 2, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is calling for the Obama administration to release the immigration records of the San Bernardino shooters.

San Bernardino Shooting Update: Democratic Presidential Candidates Call for More Gun Control After Calif. Shooting

Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley have called for new gun regulations in the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting that killed 14 and injured 17 individuals.

Donald Trump Polls CNN: GOP Front-Runner Solidifies Lead in New National Poll

Donald Trump has reclaimed his title as the sole front-runner in the crowded field of Republican 2016 White House hopefuls.

Lindsey Graham 2016 Presidential Campaign: Ted Cruz 'Loses Most Americans,' Donald Trump 'Destroys' GOP

Second-tier GOP White House hopeful Lindsey Graham has been known to have an adversarial relationship with his Senate colleague and presidential rival Ted Cruz, and the South Carolina lawmaker minced no words on Thursday when he warned that nominating Cruz would lead to an inevitable defeat in 2016.

Senate Republicans Vote To Repeal Obamacare, Defund Planned Parenthood

The U.S. Senate voted to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Thursday.
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