Politics

New York City to Quit Doing Business With Donald Trump

New York City will no longer do business with Donald Trump following the tycoon's disparaging comments about Mexican immigrants and former prisoner of war John McCain, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Republicans Criticize Democratic Presidential Candidates on Climate Change's Link to Middle East Violence

The Republican National Committee (RNC) criticized Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley over his comments linking the Islamic State militant group and climate change, but his campaign was quick to fire back.

Immigration News Today: Sen. Harry Reid Says GOPers Have 'No Meaningful Difference' From Trump on Immigration

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid lashed out at Republicans and claimed the GOP's immigration polices are "no different" than Donald Trump's opinion.

Minimum Wage 2015 Debate: Vice President Joe Biden to Push Higher Minimum Wage in Hollywood

Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Southern California on Wednesday to promote the Obama administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage across the nation. Biden is set to speak at Bobrick Washroom Equipment, a local business in North Hollywood.

2016 Presidential Polls: Hillary Clinton Polls Poorly Against GOP Hopefuls in Key Swing States

Hillary Clinton's focus on her Republican challengers may be much-needed as the Democratic frontrunner is trailing the leading GOP presidential hopefuls in key swing states, a Quinnipiac University poll revealed.

Jeb Bush on the Issues: Republican Candidate Proposes to Further Curb K Street's Influence

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush on Monday outlined a wide-ranging plan to rein in the size of the federal government and curb the influence of Washington lobbyists.

Hillary Clinton Ignores Democratic Challengers, Rips GOP White House Hopefuls

Hillary Clinton is not the only Democrat seeking the party's nomination in the 2016 White House race. But you wouldn't know it from her appearance at a Friday fundraiser in Iowa, where the frontrunner focused exclusively on her GOP opponents - even though her internal challengers were also in attendance.

Washington DC Beckons Latino Population Amid Opportunities in Business, Politics, Economics & Education

Washington D.C. will see the doors of the Cuban embassy open for the first time in several decades, signaling a new era for Cuban-American relations. Nonetheless, the town, once termed "Chocolate City," has long been the stomping ground for motivated Hispanics/Latinos, from Cuba and beyond, searching for nothing more than opportunities in business,politics, economics and education.

2016 Presidential Campaign Diversity: Data on Democratic Candidates Forgets Prominent Latina on O'Malley Campaign

Based on filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the diversity rate among the Democrats presidential campaigns lack diversity, according to an organization focused on bridging talent and people of color.

Scott Walker on Immigration: Republican Tells Immigrant Family He Does Not Support DACA, DAPA

2016 presidential candidate Scott Walker was confronted by a family of an undocumented worker during a campaign stop in his childhood hometown of Plainfield, Iowa on Sunday.

Sen. Bob Menendez's Alleged Corruption Charges Violate Congressional Independence, Says Lawyer

Sen. Bob Menendez, whom a federal grand jury had indicted on corruption charges in April, on Monday accused prosecutors of violating the independence of Congress.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich Enters White House Bid: How Latinos Have Fared in Ohio

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has officially entered the Republican presidential race, but how have Ohioan Latinos fared within the swing state?

Des Moines Register Editoral Calls for Donald Trump to Drop Out of White House Race

Donald Trump's anti-Mexican comments and his rant against Republican heavyweight John McCain have led the Des Moines Register to call on the TV personality to drop out of the 2016 White House race.

Scott Walker Issues: GOP Presidential Candidate Tries to Clarify Remarks on Gays in the Boy Scouts

Republican 2016 presidential hopeful Scott Walker, who opened his candidacy speech with an anecdote about his time in Boy Scouts, has been going back and trying to clarify his position on gays being allowed to serve as employees and troop leaders in the organization.

'Breaking Bad' Actor Steven Michael Quezada Is Running For Office in New Mexico

"Gomie" is running for office. Looks like "Gomie" is alive and well, and he is running for political office. The New York Daily News reports that former "Breaking Bad" actor Steven Michael Quezada will be running for the country commissioner seat in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Immigrations News Today: 'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

Immigrant rights advocates have urged Congress not to impose immigration enforcement mandates on local law enforcement.

John Kasich 2016 Announcement: Ohio Gov. John Kasich Enters Crowded Republican Field for the White House

The already crowded field of GOP White House contenders is set to welcome yet another "notable Republican" as Ohio Gov. John Kasich readies to declare his candidacy on Tuesday.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Sen. Marco Rubio Accepted More Than $27,000 From For-Profit Corinthian Colleges

Over the last five years, Sen. Marco Rubio has received $27,600 in contributions from Corinthian Colleges, a for-profit college that closed its doors earlier this year after a federal investigation found it had engaged in "predatory" practices.

Puerto Rico News: Healthcare Advocates Launch Campaign, Tells Congress Not to Cut Funding [Video]

A coalition of medical workers, insurers and hospitals in Puerto Rico have launched a media campaign petitioning Congress not to slash the Island's healthcare funding in wake of its $72 billion debt crisis.

Martin O'Malley on Latinos' Top Issues: Immigration, Education, Economy, and Healthcare

Based on Latino Decisions' latest study, more than 13 million Latinos will vote in the 2016 presidential election, and Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has made strides on connecting with the voting bloc by issues to the community.