Politics

Republican Presidential Debate - Oct. 28, 2015 [PREVIEW] Republican Party & CNBC Finalize Details; Candidates List, Location & Time

After several tweaks were suggested regarding the format for the upcoming Republican debates CNBC, the Republican National Committee and the GOP presidential campaigns, have all agreed upon the criteria for the Oct. 28 primary debate.

2016 Presidential Election Fundraising: Totals for Carson, Trump, Bush, Cruz and How they Compare to Clinton and Sanders So Far

A new report issued by the Federal Election Commission on the 2016 presidential race reveal that Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson have raised the most campaign money in the third quarter.

Syria News Today [OCT. 2015] Cuba Denies Sending Troops to Syria

Responding to recent reports that the Cuban government had sent troops to Syria to support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Cuban government has called the news and unfounded and irresponsible.

Jeb Bush vs. Donald Trump: Feud Escalates Over 9/11 Comments; See Their Twitter Response

Donald Trump strongly implied this week that he at least partly blames former president and fellow Republican Party member George W. Bush for the 9/11 attacks.

Presidential Polls 2016: Hillary Rodham Clinton Surging After Debate, Bernie Sanders Close Behind - Dems Candidates' Numbers Including Joe Biden

Fresh off her sterling showing in the first of six Democratic presidential debates, overall party front-runner Hillary Clinton has surged into a virtual tie with rival Bernie Sanders in the crucial, early-voting state of New Hampshire.

Election 2016: Hillary Clinton Continues Appeal For Latino Vote with Campaign Initiative, Endorsement

Fresh off the high of her widely praised presidential debate performance, Hillary Clinton rallied up Latino voters with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro at a campaign event in Texas.

Republicans' Views on Climate Change Nuanced but Skeptical

The GOP's 15 major presidential candidates have widely diverging views on climate change, which range from Ted Cruz's open skepticism regarding the scientific consensus on the issue to Lindsey Graham's insistence it is time to seek solutions.

President Obama Pledges $335 Million Education Investment Towards Latino Students

President Barack Obama announced more than $335 million will be invested for Latino students across the country.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: White House Will Not Bailout Commonwealth

Despite rumors to the contrary, on Thursday the White House made it clear that there are no plans to provide a financial bailout to alleviate Puerto Rico’s massive debt crisis

Hillary Clinton Benghazi Hearing: Huma Abedin Testifies Before Benghazi Committee

Huma Abedin, arguably the closest aide to Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton, on Friday testified before a congressional committee about the former secretary of state's handling of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans.

2016 Presidential Race: Olivia Wilde Calls Attacks Against Hillary Clinton ‘Pure Sexism’

Olivia Wilde is speaking out about her feelings on the attacks against Hillary Clinton, calling the remarks “pure sexism.”

Election 2016: Joe Biden Presidential Run Decision in Three Days or 'Soon'

Biden may announce a final decision about the race in as little as three days. Speculation that Vice President Joe Biden will jump into the 2016 presidential election continues to grow as one of Biden's closest advisers sent his supporters a detailed email about what his presidential campaign would look like.

40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.

California Expands Voter Registration, May Boost Latinos' Voter Engagement

Latinos are commending California’s elected officials for modernizing the state's motor voter registration system, which will likely increase the registered voter rate.

Donald Trump News Update: Supporters Spit, Verbally Abuse Immigration Activist at Virginia Rally

A Donald Trump supporter allegedly spat on the face of an immigration activist during a rally for the leading Republican 2016 presidential candidate earlier this week.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Bankers, Lawyers Prefer 'Legacy' Candidates Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush

Their role as "establishment candidates" may make it hard for them to rally the energized base of their respective parties, but when it comes to bankers and lawyers, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush have no trouble winning support.

Smoking Laws: New Tobacco Act Would Push Legal Smoking Age to 21

U.S. senators have just introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

GOP Debate in Boulder: CNBC Changes Debate Rules After Donald Trump, Fellow Republicans' Demands

After the rules of the upcoming CNBC debate of the Republican presidential hopefuls led to a spat between the channel, various campaigns and the Republican National Committee, the business station said it would accommodate demands reportedly championed by front-runner Donald Trump.

ACLU Accuses Border Patrol of Abuse, Profiling

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona accused the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of abusing its power and implementing tactics of racial profiling at federal highway checkpoints near the Mexican border.

Puerto Rico, US Treasury Consider 'Superbond' to Fix Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Treasury Department engaged in talks about a possible restructuring of the commonwealth's $72 billion debt, which would mark an important change in the relationship with the federal government.
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