Politics

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.

Julian Castro Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro followed his twin brother's footsteps and endorsed Hillary Clinton for U.S. president.

PAC Launches Pro-Hillary Spanish-Lanuage Ad, Clinton Visits USHCC

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to work for the Latino electorate, whether directly or indirectly, this week.

Colombia Peace Deal: US Allows Colombia Deal With FARC Criminals

Now that tensions between the Colombian government and the Marxist group FARC seems to have come down, the Unites States has announced, through their Colombian ambassador, that they will let the South American country decide how to deal with FARC rebels known to have committed crimes.

President Obama Afghanistan Troop Announcement: 5,500 Troops in Afghanistan in 2017

President Barack Obama has gone back on his plan to pull a majority of troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, saying Thursday that the U.S. would maintain a military presence in the country until at least 2017.

Affordable Care Act Penalty for 2016 Increases: Obamacare Third Open Enrollment Will Be Harder, Says HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been preparing for what may be a more difficult open enrollment period, as penalty fees increase to new highs.

Jeb Bush Campaign Latino Outreach: 228 Latinos Named for Bush's National Hispanic Leadership Committee

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush announced his National Hispanic Leadership Committee, which comprises of more than 200 Latinos.

First Democratic Debate Draws Mixed Reviews Among Latino Organizations

On the day following their first presidential debate, Democrats vying for their party's 2016 White House nomination received mixed reviews from major advocacy groups for the Latino community.

2016 Democratic Primary Presidential Debate: Republican Candidates React to First Democratic Debate

The first Democratic primary presidential debate may not have gained as much attention as the highly anticipated Republican debates, but it has stirred up a lot of reaction from Americans on both sides of the political aisle, nonetheless.

Democratic Debate 2015: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Share Spotlight in Party's First Debate

The top five Democratic contenders faced each other Tuesday night in what was the party's first debate leading up to the 2016 Presidential election.

Donald Trump to Host 'Saturday Night Live' Sweeps Week Episode

Republican 2016 presidential front-runner Donald Trump is slated to host an upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live."

Hillary Clinton Crashes Anti-Trump Protest in Las Vegas [Video]

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at a union rally held outside of Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas Monday evening, where she bashed the GOP presidential front-runner and showed her support for labor workers.

2016 Presidential Race: Jeb Bush Outlines Healthcare Program to Replace Obamacare

Jeb Bush would repeal and replace President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law if he were to move into the White House come January 2017, the Republican presidential candidate announced on Monday.

2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump Complies With Steven Tyler's Demand to Cease Using 'Dream On'

Donald Trump will cease using Steven Tyler and Aerosmith's "Dream On" song at his campaign events, after being hit with a cease and desist letter from the group's attorneys.

House Speaker Race: Vote Hinges on Paul Ryan

Republicans struggling to find a replacement for outgoing House Speaker John Boehner have their eyes set on Paul Ryan. But if the Wisconsin congressman and 2012 vice presidential nominee can't be convinced to take the job, the race could turn into a free-for-all, analysts predict.