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Republican Debate: Rosie O'Donnell Responds to Donald Trump's Insult

Rosie O'Donnell struck back at Donald Trump after the reality TV star mocked her during the first 2016 GOP primary debate Thursday night.

GOP Debate 2015 Social Media Response: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Top Facebook, Twitter Engagement

Following the first Republican presidential debate on Thursday, different campaigns are calling victory, but social media may prove who was the most talked about candidate.

Immigration Reform Legislation Not Happening in 114th Congress, Says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said immigration reform legislation will not be discussed during the current 114th Congress.

Commentators Praise Carly Fiorina's GOP Debate Performance

Carly Fiorina, who is widely considered an underdog in the crowded field of Republican White House contenders, made a mark for herself during Thursday's first presidential debate.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer Announces Opposition to Obama's Iran Deal

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, a high ranking New York Democrat, announced that he will vote against President Barack Obama's historic nuclear deal with Iran.

GOP Debate 2015 Reaction: Republicans, Democrats Name Winners and Losers of First GOP Debate

The first Republican presidential primary debate concluded, and while many GOP campaigns are claiming victory, everyone definitely has an opinion about the issues -- or the lack thereof - and the participating candidates.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Donald Trump Takes Centerstage at First Primetime Republican Debate

The first primetime Republican presidential debate was highlighted by the issues, but the 10 GOP candidates also took the spotlight including businessman Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Cuban American Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Seven Republican Presidential Candidates Debate Immigration, Islamic State Terrorism

The first Republican presidential debate covered heavy topics ranging from electability, the Islamic State militant group, immigration and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The first debate occurred at 5 p.m. EST with seven Republican candidates who did not meet the top 10 criteria by Fox News Channel. The top 10 would debate at a later timeslot of 9 p.m.

'Democratic Socialist' Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders To Deliver Speech At Conservative Christian University

Rather than just pandering to left-leaning supporters, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders plans to address an audience at a conservative Christian college next month.

2016 Presidential Race: GOP Gov. Scott Walker Takes Lead in Straw Poll of Major Conservative Donors

Although Donald Trump may be the Republican frontrunner in the 2016 presidential race among right-wing voters, Gov. Scott Walker came out on top in a recent informal straw poll taken amongst wealthy conservative donors.

GOP Debate 2015 News: Immigration to Be Likely Focus of Thursday Night's Republican Debate

Immigration will likely be among the key issues tackled at tonight's Fox News presidential debate between 10 Republican presidential hopefuls.

Heavily Latino Florida City Votes Not to Condemn Donald Trump

The city council of a heavily Hispanic Florida community on Wednesday rejected a proposal to condemn Donald Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants so as not to "politicize" the body's work.

Democratic Presidential Debates Schedule Released: Fewer Debates Anger Fellow Democrats

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its presidential primary debates schedule, and it has received criticism from fellow Democrats including a presidential candidate.

Donald Trump, Bill Clinton Hold Private Conservation Before Announcing 2016 GOP Presidential Bid

Just weeks before Donald Trump launched his 2016 presidential campaign, he had a private phone conversation with his longtime ally President Bill Clinton.

GOP Debate 2015: Republican Candidates Embrace 5 p.m. 'Happy Hour' Debate in Ohio

Republican presidential hopefuls embraced the party's "happy hour" debate after being left out of Thursday's prime-time debate, On Politics reports.

George W. Bush on Jury Duty: 43rd President Shows Up For Dallas Jury Duty

George W. Bush fulfilled his civic duty on Wednesday when the 43rd president of the United States showed up for jury selection at a Dallas courthouse.

Student Debt Crisis Solutions: Democratic Senators Introduce Law Protecting Student Loan Borrowers

Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to increase student loan process transparency, especially in deals including a co-signer.

Texas Voter ID Law Lawsuit Struck Down: Gov. Greg Abbott to Continue 'Discriminatory' Voter ID Efforts

The Voting Rights Act celebrated its 50th anniversary on Thursday, and opponents of Texas' voter identification law are celebrating a court's decision to strike down the law. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Lone Star State's voter ID law, which Democrats have labeled as "discriminatory," but Republicans said the law was to halt voter fraud.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Requests Absence From DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Court Hearing

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson has asked to be excused from an immigration court hearing. Ahead of the Aug. 19 court hearing, a motion was filed on his behalf as Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas' Brownsville Division ordered his appearance and explain why he should not be in contempt of court.

Hillary Clinton Email Scandal: FBI Looking Into Security of Clinton's Private Email Account

A legal rep for Hillary Clinton confirmed that the FBI is looking into the security system that she used to protect her private email account while she was working under the Obama administration as Secretary of State
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