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President Barack Obama on Tuesday lambasted Republican presumptive candidate Donald Trump for his criticism of the White House’s decision not to use the label radical Islam, arguing that the use of term would in no way...

Russian hackers accessed Democratic National Committee network and stole information on rival Republican candidate Donald Trump According to Democratic Party officials Russian government hackers breached the network to the extent that they were also able to...

In the wake of tensely fought primary contests, Democratic Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders plan to hold talks in the nation’s capital Tuesday evening – in what is being billed as a meeting to heal the...

In a major decision, the D.C. Council has unanimously voted to increase the minimum wage from current $ 10.50 to $ 15.00 an hour. The capital now joins several other cities and states including California and...

Donald Trump got a huge boost for his Republican nomination campaign when House Speaker Paul Ryan endorsed the business tycoon weeks after withholding his decision. Ryan will co-chair the Republican National Congress in July, and his backing...

Hillary Clinton pounced upon a testimony dubbing Trump University as “fraudulent scheme,” accusing the likely Republican candidate Wednesday of being a “fraud” who is “trying to scam America.” Two former employees of Trump University, a now...

The 2016 election season in the United States may be getting hotter with each passing day but sweltering summer in several parts of the world is into an unprecedented streak of high temperatures, raising alarm for...

Almost certain of winning Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton unleashed the bluntest attack yet on Republican rival Donald Trump for his “dangerous” positions on various foreign policy issues, saying he is disqualified to be the U.S. President. Citing Trump’s...

The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...

After experiencing one of the most divisive election campaigns in the U.S. history, Americans may see more tension at conventions of both the Republicans and the Democrats are to hold in July to nominate their candidates November 8 presidential...