Politics

Iran Nuclear Deal: Major Garrett Slammed by President Obama Over Iran Hostages Question

President Barack Obama slammed CBS News correspondent Major Garrett over a question the posed at a Wednesday afternoon White House press conference.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Calls on Eligible Immigrants to Naturalize, Vote Against Donald Trump's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

While standing next to an enlarged photo on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Illinois called on eligible immigrants to become citizens and register to vote.

Hillary Clinton Immigration Plan: Clinton Launches New Immigration DREAM Advert Titled 'Sueños'

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton launched a new campaign advertisement about immigration reform, but the timing and response has been questioned by critics.

El Chapo Guzman 2015 Escape: Marco Rubio Blasts Obama Administration for Not Extraditing El Chapo

2016 Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio wasted little time using the recent prison escape of infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to bash the Obama administration.

Immigration News 2015: US-Born Children of Undocumented Immigrants Denied Birth Certificates in Texas

Children of undocumented immigrants have been denied birth certificates despite being born within the U.S., according to a lawsuit filed in Texas.

Marco Rubio 2016 Senate Seat: Carlos Lopez-Cantera Announces Senate Bid

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., could see his senate seat succeeded by another Spanish-language speaker as politicians are officially announcing their senate candidacy.

Immigration Reform News Latest: ICE Reforms to Release Hundreds of Detained Mothers, Children

The U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, one of three federal-immigration agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released approximately 200 immigrant detainees from its family detention centers, and lawmakers and civil rights advocates have commended the decision.

Iran Deal News: Latino Congressional Lawmakers React to Iran Nuclear Deal

President Barack Obama has been under fire since he announced an historic nuclear deal with Iran on Tuesday.

Immigration News Today: Martin O'Malley's Immigration Reform Includes Executive Action on First Day in the White House

One day after speaking to the largest Latino conference in the U.S., Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley spoke in depth about his immigration plans, and revealed he would issue an executive order on his first day in the Oval Office.

Rupert Murdoch Slams Donald Trump's Remarks About Mexican Immigrants

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul behind Fox News, has joined the choir of people and corporations blasting Donald Trump for his inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants.

2016 Election News: Trump Supporter Jeffrey Lord Says Ana Navarro Not Latina on CNN [Watch]

Things got heated in a CNN debate between Republican commentator Ana Navarro and Donald Trump backer Jeffrey Lord this week when the former Reagan adviser questioned Navarro's Hispanic identity.

Parents of Slain San Francisco Woman Call For Tough Immigration Law

The parents of San Francisco woman who was shot and killed on July 1 - and in whose murder authorities suspect an undocumented immigrant - on Monday called for a law that would require prison time for those who return to the country illegally after being deported.

Hillary Clinton Economic Agenda: Democratic Presidential Candidate Calls For Higher Wages, Benefits, Public Investments

Hillary Clinton announced her economic policy -- if elected president -- and it focused on boosting the middle class.

President Obama Clemency Granted to 46 Nonviolent Drug Offenders [Video]

President Obama on Monday granted clemency to 46 drug offenders in federal prisons as part of his administration's effort to reform the criminal justice system.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Talks Immigration, Economic Record at Largest Latino Conference

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley addressed the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. and heavily focused on immigration and its impact on the economy.

Immigration Reform News Today: Fifth Circuit Court DACA, DAPA Hearing Reveals 'Complexity' of Immigration

Coinciding with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' hearing on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality, a survey of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients found how they have benefitted from the program.

Donald Trump on El Chapo Escape: 'I Told You So,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate on US Handling Immigrant Crimes

Donald Trump seems to believe that the escape of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords, gives credence to his assessment that the neighboring country brings "killers" and "rapists" to the United States.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Economic Plan Calls For More Profit Sharing

More companies should commit to sharing profits with their employees, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said on Monday as she outlined her broader economic vision for the United States.

Scott Walker Announcement for President: GOP Wisconsin Governor Enters 2016 White House Bid

The already crowded Republican field in the 2016 White House race grew by one more name on Monday as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced his presidential run.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Donald Trump Continues Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric at Phoenix Event

Donald Trump, who's said Mexicans flow into the U.S. "like water" and "are killing us at the border,"took to the stage at the Phoenix Convention Center on Saturday, June 11th to discuss U.S. immigration policy. He also spoke at length about his intentions to maintain his stance on illegal immigration.