Politics Jul 13 U.S. offers full support to Mexico to capture drug lord ‘El Chapo’ WASHINGTON -- The United States is pledging assistance to Mexico's government in bringing escaped drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to justice.
Politics Jul 12 Trump doubles down on immigration comments in Vegas speech Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump criticized U.S. immigration and trade policies on Saturday in speeches that veered from accusing Mexico of deliberately sending criminals across the border to professing respect for the Mexican government and love for its people.
Politics Jul 11 Trump’s stance on immigration divides Arizona GOP Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is drawing larger crowds as he continues to criticize immigration policies in stark language that has revealed a deep divide between immigration hawks and moderates who are trying to avoid alienating Hispanic voters…
Politics Jul 11 Can Sanders qualify for the NH ballot as an independent? Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has for more than three decades eschewed traditional party labels in his pursuit of political office, winning election after election as an independent. As he seeks the presidency as a Democrat, that unwillingness to be pigeonholed…
Nation Jul 09 U.S. to make marriage benefits available to gay couples WASHINGTON — Attorney General Loretta Lynch says the government will make federal marriage benefits available to same-sex couples following a Supreme Court decision last month that legalized same-sex marriage.
Nation Jul 06 Obama: Fight against IS progressing, but still a long slog WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is making a rare visit to the Pentagon to get an update from military leaders on the campaign against the Islamic State.
Politics Jul 05 Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign reports $14 million in fundraising Ted Cruz's presidential campaign has raised more than $14 million since the Texas senator launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination just over three months ago, his campaign said Sunday.
Nation Jul 04 Independent TV network Reelz to air Miss USA pageant The Miss USA pageant, left without a TV home following blowback against co-owner Donald Trump over his comments on Mexican immigrants, has been rescued by the Reelz channel.
Politics Jul 04 Presidential contenders march in Fourth of July parades Marching in Fourth of July parades in these early voting states has become a tradition for politicians seeking the White House, giving them a chance to boost their name recognition and glad-hand with voters.
Nation Jul 04 What you should know about forgotten founding father John Jay The inner circle of founders has been set for as long as anyone can remember - Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton and Madison. Almost never mentioned is John Jay.