Politics

John McCain on 2016 Election: Rand Paul Worst GOP Candidate on Foreign Policy

Rand Paul is the worst of the score of Republicans running for the White House, his Senate colleague from Arizona, John McCain, told Fox News on Wednesday.

Rand Paul 2016: Presidential Hopeful's Son William Hilton Paul Cited for DUI

After crashing his friend's pick up truck in Lexington, Kentucky, William Paul was cited for drunk driving that Sunday morning.

Housing Market 2015: Julian Castro, HUD Secretary, Defends Safeguards But Admits Affordable Housing Difficulties

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro defended the current housing safeguards but recognized the several difficulties in the housing market.

Human Trafficking Laws: Loretta Lynch Confirmation Set for Thursday Following Deal Over Senate Human Rights Bill

After holding up the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as the new U.S. Attorney General for weeks, the Senate announced on Tuesday that they will move forward with her confirmation process now that they have reached an agreement over a sex-trafficking bill that includes a controversial abortion provision.

Diosdado Cabello News: Head of Venezuela's Congress Suing News Outlets That Tied Him to Drug Trade

Diosdado Cabello, the head of Venezuela's congress, announced on Tuesday that he is suing several news outlets for publishing reports that tie him to the drug trade.

Immigration News Today: Unaccompanied Undocumented Children Entering US At Lower Rate in 2015

Following the influx of undocumented immigrant children entering the U.S. during 2014, the latest rate during the fiscal year, thus far, has been lower than last year.

Philadelphia Mayor Race: Latino Candidate Nelson Diaz Could Be City's First Latino Mayor

Philadelphia could soon have its first Latino mayor, as former common pleas court judge Nelson Diaz, a 67-year old, is running for mayor for the U.S.'s fifth-largest city.

Offshore Drilling: Bob Menendez, Frank Pallone Want to Ban Atlantic Offshore Drilling

Sen. Bob Menendez and Rep. Frank Pallone plan to sponsor legislation that would ban offshore oil and natural gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean, the New Jersey lawmakers said on Monday.

Drug Laws By Country: Ecuador Moves Towards Decriminalizing Drug Use

The South American nation of Ecuador is preparing to decriminalize the use of all drugs. The South American nation of Ecuador is preparing to decriminalize the use of all drugs.

Immigration News Today: Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Decision Date Unknown, Fate Rests on 3 Judges

The fate of President Barack Obama's deferred action executive actions rests with three judges, appointed by three different presidential administrations.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Nevada State Senate Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Nevada State Senate passed a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

2016 Presidential Election: Hillary Clinton is the Top Contender Among Both Republican and Possible Democratic Candidates

A new CNN/ORC poll released on Monday reveals that Hillary Clinton has a strong lead over both Republican candidates and potential Democratic contenders in the 2016 presidential race, while former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush tops the pack of Republican candidates.

Marco Rubio 2016 Platform: 'DACA Is Important,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate, But Program Should End

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., the second Cuban-American Republican presidential candidate, said President Barack Obama's 2012 deferred action program "is important," but he wants to see the end of the deferred action program.

Bill Clinton 'Proud of' But Absent From Hillary's Campaign

Former President Bill Clinton on Sunday weighed in - very briefly - on his wife Hillary's second White House bid, CNN reported, telling Ryan Nobles - a national correspondent for the news channel's newswire - that he was "proud of her."

US, Cuba Relations: New York's Andrew Cuomo Becomes First Governor to Travel to Cuba in 50 Years

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo became the first U.S. governor to visit Cuba in 50 years. As the U.S. federal government continues its diplomatic relations talks with Cuban government officials, Cuomo said he wants New York State and its businesses to be among the first to build trade and marketing partnerships with the island nation.

Rand Paul Slams GOP Colleagues, Says His Actions 'Separate' Him 'From Many Other Republicans'

"Speaking ill" of his fellow Republicans, presidential candidate Rand Paul flagrantly violated Ronald Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment" on Sunday when he slammed some of his GOP colleagues over their hawkish foreign policy.

Marco Rubio on Same-Sex Marriage: Presidential Hopeful Says Being Gay Not a Choice, Doesn't Think Same-Sex Marriage Is 'a Constitutional Right'

Sen. Rubio, who is running for president, said on "Face the Nation" he believes people do not choose their sexuality but are born with it. His views counter some Republicans' views on homosexuality.

Clinton's Campaign Is Reaching Out to Latino Community Leaders and USHCC Early

Latino business is getting a crack at some Presidential candidates early in the process, as Hillary Clinton is reportedly joining the pool of hopefuls planning to meet with members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce soon.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Is '91 Percent Sure' He Will Enter 2016 GOP Primary

Graham unexpectedly made the semi-announcement on Fox News Sunday. Sen. Lindsey Graham is almost positive that he will enter the 2016 presidential race, but he will be a longshot against the other well-funded Republican nominee hopefuls, according to Fox News.

U.S. State Deptartment Says Report on ISIS Camps in Mexico Is Unfounded

On Friday the U.S. State Department dismissed a recent report that Islamic State fighters, being helped by drug cartels, were running training bases near the U.S. southern border in an effort to smuggle terrorists into states like Texas.
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