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President Obama Set to Push Iran Nuclear Deal in Speech on Wednesday

President Obama is set to deliver a speech at American University next week in order to galvanize congressional support for the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

Immigration News Today: Deadline for DACA Recipients to Return Erroneous DACA Work Permits Passes

The deadline has arrived for DACA recipients who mistakenly received a three-year employment authorization document to return it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office.

California Rep. Xavier Becerra Won't Run for Senate, Says He'll 'Stick With the House'

Rep. Xavier Becerra of California, the highest ranking Latino in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced that he will not run for the Senate next year, and will instead focus on his re-election campaign for his congressional seat.

Sandra Bland Death Investigation: Arresting Texas Trooper Once Cautioned About 'Unprofessional Conduct'

The law enforcement officer at the center of the Sandra Bland death investigation was once warned about "unprofessional conduct" during a 2014 incident while he was still on probation.

Charleston Church Shooting: Shooter Dylann Roof Pleads Not Guilty in Court

Dylann Roof wants to plead guilty to killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina in June, but his lawyers are advising him otherwise.

Vehicle Crashes into US Capitol Barricade

A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U.S. Capitol building on Friday morning. A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U. S. Capitol on Friday morning.

Donald Trump Takes Lead Among GOP Hopefuls Running in 2016 Presidential Race

Despite his inflammatory statements and crass behavior, polls show that Donald Trump continues to soar in the 2016 Republican presidential race for the White House.

Australian Officials 'Increasingly Confident' Plane Wreckage Found Part of MH370

Austrailan officials are confident the wreckage found near the island of Réunion is part of the missing plane.

MLB News: New York Mets Acquire Yoenis Cespedes From Detroit Tigers

The New York Mets finally gets a power hitter in its lineup! After getting ridiculed for not getting a big batter this season, the Mets finally get one.

Hillary Clinton Calls Secret Planned Parenthood Videos 'Disturbing'

Although Hillary Clinton has adamantly defended Planned Parenthood, she admitted Tuesday that she found undercover sting videos that purportedly show people from the women's health group selling fetal tissue to be "disturbing."

Southern California Congressmen Push for Los Angeles to Host 2024 Summer Olympics

Almost two dozen Southern California congressional reps are calling for the United States Olympic Committee to strongly consider the Los Angeles as the United States' host city candidate for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Hillary Clinton Calls for End to Cuban Embargo

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today called for the end of the Cuban embargo while speaking in Florida. The former secretary of state has expressed support for improving relations with the island nation since the Obama administration announced a rapprochement late last year.

‘Law & Order’ Director Jason ‘Jace’ Alexander Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Famed TV director Jason “Jace” Alexander has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. See the details here.

Bernie Sanders Speaks at US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Says 'Open Borders' Hurt US Youth

Sen. Bernie Sanders became the third presidential candidate to hold a Q&A session at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) on Thursday. The Vermont Democratic candidate, though in favor of immigration reform, warned that open borders and high levels of immigration could hurt U.S. youth.

Inspector General Recommends 23 Changes to NYPD Body Camera Program

The Inspector General who oversees the New York Police Department says that the institution needs to make serious changes to its body camera pilot program before it is implemented across the region.

Fidel Castro to Have 1-Hour Special on Discovery Channel

The documentary will present the former Cuban President Fidel Castro through the eyes of intelligence workers who observed him over the years.

14-Year-Old Girl Charged With Manslaughter For Allegedly Killing Toddler in Buffalo, New York

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was strangled to death in Buffalo, New York Monday night.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Says Obama Administration Cannot Help Puerto Rico, Calls for Bankruptcy Protections

In a letter addressed to Sen. Orin Hatch (R, Utah) and the Senate Finance Committee, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew explained the Obama administration cannot do anything legally to help Puerto Rico. He explained Congress holds the power to grant access to bankruptcy protections to the beleaguered island.

Pentagon to Start Process to Allow Transgender Troops in Military Next Week

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving forward with plans to allow transgender troops to openly serve in the military. Top Pentagon officials will be meeting on Monday to discuss the strategy for lifitng the current ban.

Donald Trump's National Campaign Manager Says to Round Up, Deport Immigrants

Appearing in a conservative radio show, Donald Trump’s national campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, said that under a Trump presidency, undocumented immigrants would be rounded up and deported.
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