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Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell Headline Day 2 Speakers at Republican Convention, Trump Supporters Downplay Plagiarism Controversy

On the night Donald Trump is slated to officially become the face of the Republican Party, top GOP lawmakers Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell are expected to take the Quicken Loans Arena stage on his behalf.

Clinton vs. Trump in 2016 Swing States: Polls of Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania and Others Find Hillary Topping Donald Across the Board

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by an average of 11 points in the seven biggest battleground states heading into the 2016 general election.

Latino Civil, Political Groups Lash Out Against Donald Trump's Attacks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel

Prominent Latinos and Latino groups are fed up with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments about the Mexican American judge taking on the Trump University alleged fraud case.

Latino Lawmakers Split on How to Solve Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

A bill creating a Puerto Rico oversight board is headed to Congress aftter the House Committee on Natural Resources approved it Wednesday. While Republicans say it will not affect U.S. taxpayers, some Democrats wonder if lower wages and exempt overtime rules will harm Puerto Ricans.

Here's How 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,' Lin-Manuel Miranda Tackle Puerto Rico's Massive Debt Crisis

Lin-Manuel Miranda is using his talent to bring awareness about Puerto Rico and the island's massive debt crisis, and he is offering U.S. members of Congress tickets to his smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" for their assistance.

Congress Split Over Puerto Rico Debt Rescue Bill, Likely Won’t Meet May 1 Deadline

Several Republicans believe Puerto Rico can restructure its debt payment plan without U.S. government assistance, but letting the island nation falter would have a domino effect on U.S. taxpayers.

Supreme Court Will Hear Republican House Members' Arguments Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Republican House members will be allowed to directly address the Supreme Court to voice their opposition to the President Obama's executive actions on immigration when the case is heard later this month.

Immigration News 2016 Today: GOP Senators Challenge Obama's Immigration Executive Actions in Supreme Court Lawsuit

A coalition of U.S. Republican senators filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Immigration Groups Fight Paul Ryan's Plan to File Supreme Court Brief

A group of 50 pro-immigration groups are poised to pressure Republican legislators to reject majority house leader Paul Ryan's plan to file an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in opposition to President Obama's immigration orders.

California Leaders Submit Brief to Supreme Court Stating Undocumented Workers Make the State Stronger

A who's who list of leaders from California are urging the Supreme Court to uphold President Obama's executive order offering temporary relief to as many as 5 million illegal immigrants when the case goes before the court later this year.

Tech CEOs, GOP Leaders Hold 'Secret Meeting' to Stop Trump

Tech CEOs and the top brass of the GOP establishment met for the annual World Forum hosted by the American Enterprise Institute. The ultra-exclusive and very secretive gathering has one primary agenda this time around -- to stop Donald Trump.

Paul Ryan Begins Briefing Presidential Candidates on GOP 'Agenda Project'

Republican Majority Leader Paul Ryan has held private conversations with 2016 leading GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz about the party's agenda.

SCOTUS to Hear Case on Obama's Immigration Executive Actions in April

The Supreme Court has set April 18 as the day the court will hear the case stemming from President Obama's executive orders on immigration.

Survey Finds Undocumented Workers Pay $12B in Annual Taxes

A new survey finds roughly 50 percent of all undocumented workers currently pay income taxes, with many of them paying out a higher tax percentage than billionaire Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and many of the nation's other top earners.

Paul Ryan, Republican House Plan to File Brief in Executive Order Immigration Case

House Republicans are planning to hold a vote on a resolution that could result in the panel appearing before the Supreme Court to argue against President Obama's executive order on immigration

Guantanamo Bay Prison Closure Plan Submitted to Congress, But Opposition Already Awaits

President Barack Obama announced a plan has been sent to Congress regarding to closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.

Mitt Romney to Endorse Marco Rubio?

Mitt Romney is rumored to be on the verge of endorsing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination.

Obamacare Repeal Bill Passes House, Goes to Obama's Desk for Likely Veto

Following their midwinter recess, Republicans in Congress moved to send a bill repealing President Barack Obama's signature health care law to the White House on Wednesday.

New House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan Lays Down 2016 Plans

Following the discussion on the 2016 budget, newly elected House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan lays down plans for 2016.

Puerto Rico Debt News: Congress Omnibus Spending Bill Excludes Relief for Commonwealth

Despite pleas from Puerto Rican officials including its governor, Congress will likely not include any relief for the U.S. territory in the omnibus spending bill.
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