Politics & Government

German Anti-Immigrant Party Gaining Election Momentum

9:02am March 12, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The rise in hostile rhetoric against migrants in Germany is being linked to the country's new populist political party. The "Alliance for Germany is expected to win pivotal elections on Sunday.

Trump Cancels Chicago Rally After Protests Erupt

9:02am March 12, 2016

by Tony Arnold

Donald Trump cancelled a campaign rally in Chicago last night after his supporters clashed with protesters inside an arena where thousands were gathered.

Were Chicago Clashes A Result Of Trump's Campaigning Spirit?

9:02am March 12, 2016

The disturbances at Donald Trump's rally in Chicago last night were the culmination of tension and incidents of violence that have been building around the Republican front runner's campaign.

Trump Takes On Ohio After Chicago Protests

9:02am March 12, 2016

After canceling a rally in Chicago last night where clashes broke out, Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign this morning in Vandalia, Ohio.

FACT CHECK: Republican Candidates On Keeping Or Changing Social Security

5:00am March 12, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The candidates say they want to leave Social Security as it is for people who are already retired, or soon will be. But Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have proposed changes for younger workers.

Donald Trump Rally In Chicago Canceled Amid Widespread Protests

11:29pm March 11, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

"Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace," the Trump campaign said in a statement after dozens of protesters clashed with supporters.

#MemeOfTheWeek: Comparing Donald Trump To Hitler

11:00pm March 11, 2016

by Sam Sanders

It seems the entire Internet is doing it now. But Trump isn't the first politician to be compared to the Nazi, and he probably won't be the last.

Chaos At Chicago Trump Rally Feeds Concerns About His Rhetoric

10:49pm March 11, 2016

Scuffles between Trump backers and protesters in the arena led to the cancellation of the event, and followed episodes of tension and violence this week in Missouri, Florida and North Carolina.

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Donald Trump Cancels Rally In Chicago As Protests Erupt

8:18pm March 11, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

A Donald Trump campaign rally at the University of Illinois in Chicago was postponed Friday night after protesters clashed inside and outside the event.

Clinton's Comments On Nancy Reagan And HIV/AIDS Cause An Uproar

8:07pm March 11, 2016

Hillary Clinton apologized after she called the late Nancy Reagan a "very effective, low-key" advocate on HIV/AIDS awareness, when in fact she and her husband were criticized for not doing enough.