Politics

Latino millennials could be major voting bloc -- if turnout is high enough

By Daniel Bush

If all Latino millennials voted in 2016, they'd have major sway in the presidential race. But that will depend on boosting turnout among young voters who make up almost half of the overall Hispanic electorate.

Marco Rubio has a late-bloomer strategy in GOP presidential race

By Thomas Beaumont, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

BETTENDORF, Iowa — Under pressure to emerge as the Republican mainstream's presidential contender, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is increasingly relying on a national strategy as he lowers expectations for February's primary contests.

Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- School meals could become a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee.

Carson campaign volunteer dies after car accident in Iowa

By Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. -- A volunteer for Ben Carson's presidential campaign died Tuesday after being hospitalized with injuries suffered in a car accident in western Iowa that hurt three other campaign workers.

U.S. envoy: Seeing Americans freed from Iran 'overwhelming'

By PBS News Hour

For 14 months, a team of American officials met in secret with Iranian negotiators to work out an agreement releasing prisoners held by both countries. Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk sits down with Judy Woodruff to tell the inside story…

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Sarah Palin: 'No more pussyfooting around' if Trump elected

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

AMES, Iowa -- Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received a key endorsement Tuesday from conservative heavyweight Sarah Palin.

White House appoints official to lead Flint water response

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The White House is appointing a Health and Human Services Department official to lead federal efforts to help the city of Flint, Michigan, deal with its water crisis.

Obama touts Australia's contribution to Islamic State fight

By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday thanked Australia for its "steadfast" alliance and key contributions in the fight against Islamic State group, as he we welcomed Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to the White House for the new leader's first…

Sanders seeks to build on his momentum in Iowa

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is trying to build on a burst of momentum for his presidential bid in Iowa with a four-stop bus tour in the state.

Here's what Congress can do about Puerto Rico's debt

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico's $72 billion public debt crisis has forced congressional leaders to pay attention to a U.S. territory that's usually on the sidelines of American politics.