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Donald Trump on Stephen Colbert: ‘We Are Going to Build a Wall, You Are Going to Pay for the Wall’

GOP hopeful Donald Trump visited "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Tuesday telling the talk-show host that he will make the Mexican president pay for a wall that would cost no more than $7 billion.

Obama Administration Looks Into Bypassing Smartphone Encryption

The Obama administration has been looking into methods to bypass encrypted communications in order to defeat an approach recommended by NSA leaker Edward Snowden and others to protect the privacy of smartphone messages.

Drug Price Increase: After Public Outrage Drug Company Will Lower Price of Life Saving Drug

After facing a storm of criticism over their decision to raise the cost of an anti-infective drug by more than 5,000 percent, Turing Pharmaceuticals announced that it would roll back price.

Ben Carson on Immigration: Immigrants 'Cannot Altar Who We Are'

Republican 2016 presidential hopeful Ben Carson went back to his Michigan roots to let his thoughts about immigration reform be clearly known

Pope Francis Congress Speech Recap: 'You Are Also Descended of Immigrants’

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday during his final day in Washington, D.C.

Alleged Lanterns Mistaken for Nooses at University of Delaware, Not Evidence of Hate Crime

University of Delaware officials said Wednesday morning that the objects found hanging from a tree on campus were not nooses, but lanterns. The university said there was no evidence of a hate crime, as first suspected.

Donald Trump vs. Fox News: No More Fox Interviews, Says FNC Treats Him Poorly

Donald Trump insists Fox News reporters have treated him poorly and is vowing not to grant any more interviews to the conservative news station.

Los Angeles Homeless Crisis Starts 'State of Emergency'

In wake of the crisis of homeless people sleeping on the streets in Los Angeles, its City Council declared a "state of emergency" on Tuesday, calling for $100 million to tackle the issue.

Immigration News Today: Marco Rubio Opposes Pathway to Citizenship During His Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., a presidential candidate and son of Cuban immigrants, ruled out a pathway to legalization and citizenship for undocumented immigrants during his presidency.

Pope Francis Canonization of Junípero Serra: Controversy Directed at Spanish Franciscan

Pope Francis canonized Spanish Franciscan friar Junípero Serra on Wednesday while visiting the U.S. Although Pope Francis is visiting three eastern U.S. cities, the canonization of Serra provides the Pope's visit with national relevance given the friar's work establishing missions in Baja California.

Sheriff Joe Arpaio Racial Profiling Case: Arizona Sheriff Faces Fines, Criminal Charges After Disobeying Judge's Order

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio could be hit with a series of stiff fines and even face criminal charges depending on the outcome of court proceedings alleging that he disobeyed a judge's order in an ongoing racial profiling case.

Pope Francis Visit to the US: Pontiff Talks Climate Change, Cuba, Immigration at White House Ceremony

Pope Francis delivered a formal address before President Barack Obama and 11,000 other guests during a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday morning.

REAL ID Laws: Residents to Require Identification Other Than Driver’s License to Fly Domestic

A new act called REAL ID, which intends to strengthen homeland security, is requiring certain U.S. states and a territory to offer their residents another form of identification when flying domestically.

Jeb Bush on Multiculturalism: 'It's the Wrong Approach'

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush weighed in on the idea of multiculturalism at an Iowa diner on Tuesday, stating that it is "the wrong approach."

Immigration News: California Bill Helps Immigrant Victims Apply for U Visas

The lower house of California's Legislature unanimously passed a bill on aimed at helping undocumented immigrants, who have become the victims of violent crime and are applying for so-called U visas, to be allowed to temporarily remain in the United States.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Pope Francis Visit 'Critically Needed' in Congress

Latinos from all walks of life are observing Pope Francis’ U.S. visit, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, a coalition of Latino lawmakers who anticipate his address to Congress scheduled on Thursday.

5 Facts to Help Better Understand Why the World Adores Pope Francis

Here are five facts that will help acquaint you with Pope Francis to better understand why his arrival and impending address to Congress gives cause for excitement.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus News: Deliveries in New York Could Be Delayed Due to Pope's Visit

Traffic in the area could prevent Friday deliveries. The official launch of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus might be delayed for some customers due to Pope Francis' historic visit to the U.

Kim Davis Denies Marriage License to Friends

Kim Davis is adamant in her opposition to same-sex marriage that she denied her very own friends marriage licenses.

Pope Francis Visit to US: Full Schedule, Info & Preview -- Obama Greets Pope Upon Arrival

Pope Francis landed at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C. Tuesday afternoon to begin his historic 6-day visit to the United States.