Politics

Government Shutdown 2015: Lawmakers Likely to Push Shutdown Until December

There might no longer be a government shutdown in October, but leaders are gearing up to bring the fight to December, promising to complete unfinished business.

Late Show with Stephen Colbert News: First Lady Michelle Obama Just Wants to Open a Window

Michelle Obama revealed on Monday's episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that she is counting down the days until she will leave the White House and finally be allowed to open a window again.

Menendez Corruption Trial: 4 Bribery Charges Dropped, Trial Delayed Nearly a Year

Four bribery charges against Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., were dropped in the federal lawsuit against the lawmaker and his Dominican eye doctor. Although four charges were dropped, other bribery and fraud charges remain.

Kevin McCarthy on Immigration: Potential House Speaker Supports 'Step-by-Step' Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced his bid to succeed Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, as Speaker of the House. With Boehner resigning, calls have reemerged to vote on comprehensive immigration reform, but what has been McCarthy’s immigration record?

2016 Presidential Race: Critics Say Donald Trump's Tax Plan Would Drastically Cut Taxes for Wealthy Americans

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled his tax plan on Monday, which aims to slash taxes across the board for millions of Americans and corporations alike.

Latino Voters Support Pope Francis' Climate Change Call to Action

A new poll shows that Pope Francis' message on climate change, including his call for people to protect the planet, resonates strongly with Latino Americans.

Black Lives Matter Movement Endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is receiving widespread praise for her speech on Sunday as she voice her support behind the Black Lives Matter movement and called for reform on a number of issues plaguing the black community.

2016 Presidential Race: Vice President Joe Biden Allowed to Participate in CNN's Primary Debate

In spite of the fact that Vice President Joe Biden has yet to answer the call to enter into the 2016 presidential race, he will still be allowed to participate in the first Democratic presidential primary debate next month, even if he declares his candidacy on the very same day.

Immigration News: Bill to End Family Detention, For-Profit Prisons Introduced by Latino Congressman

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced legislation aimed to curb a mandate requiring a federal immigration agency to fill tens of thousands of beds for detained immigrants.

Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump Announces Plan to Slash Taxes for Millions of Americans

Republican presidential nominee and billionaire Donald Trump announced his new tax plans on Monday and promised that "a lot will be happy" with his plans should he win the 2016 Presidential Poll.

Mobilizing Latino Voters Can Help Communities, Says California Assemblymember Luis Alejo

Latinos have been making monumental steps in California, including in the state's legislative body. Assemblymember Luis Alejo is among the names paving the way to improve the lives of all Californians -- including Latinos, undocumented and documented.

Obama Slams 2016 Republican Candidates for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama on Sunday blasted the Republican Party and GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential race for their opposition to same-sex marriage in spite of the growing percentage of Americans who favor marriage equality.

2016 Presidential Race: Trump Slams Journalists, Defends Deportations on '60 Minutes'

Judging by their incessant media coverage of his presidential campaign, journalists across the nation seem to love Donald Trump. But the affection is not mutual, the Republican White House front-runner admitted over the weekend.

Donald Trump vs. Ben Carson Polls: Undisputed GOP Poll Leader in Virtual Tie With Former Brain Surgeon

Donald Trump is no longer the hands on Republican front-runner in his 2016 bid for the White House, and in fact is now locked in a virtual tie atop the polls with retired neurosurgeon and political neophyte Ben Carson.

Jeb Bush Controversy: GOP Candidate Stumbles with 'Free Stuff' Comment Aimed at Black Voters

The GOP could boost its appeal to black voters if it turned to a message of "hope and aspiration" instead of promises of "free stuff," White House hopeful Jeb Bush told a crowd on Thursday.

Poll: Donald Trump Now Neck-and-Neck With Ben Carson in 2016 Presidential Race

Republican presidential bets Donald Trump and Ben Carson enter an almost-tie ratings, according to the latest poll released Sunday by NBC/WSJ.

Hillary Rodham Clinton's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Same-Sex Marriage, Obamacare, Gun Laws & Abortion

Although a recent poll suggest that self-described “democratic socialist” Bernie Sanders is gaining on former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67-year old candidate still has 42 percent of the Democratic Primary voters

What Keeps The Pope Active at 79?

With over two dozen events crammed in to his five day U.S. visit the energetic pontiff seems to be making a very good case for expecting more out of the elderly

Donald Trump's Political Views on Immigration Reform, Same-Sex Marriage, Obamacare, Gun Laws & Abortion

As the race for the lead conservative presidential candidate narrows it a good time to look at where Trump stands on the key issues

Clinton, Biden to Headline Gay Rights Group's Soirée

The headline speakers at a key event organized by the nation's largest gay rights group may well end up becoming rivals for the Democrats' 2016 nomination - if Joe Biden decides to launch his own White House bid, that is.
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