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Almost nine out of ten Hispanics would pursue citizenship if legislation is passed which creates a pathway.

Poll: Undocumented Latinos strongly support background checks, learning English to get citizenship

If a full background check is required for citizenship, 93 percent of undocumented Hispanics would find it acceptable, according to the findings of a recent … Read More

Sen. Bob Menendez speaks to thousands on immigration reform.

Sen.Menendez: “Democrats and Republicans have come to an agreement”

Sen. Bob Menendez told thousands outside of the U.S. Capitol the Gang of Eight, of which he is a member, have come to an agreement on all major issues on … Read More

Sen. Bob Menendez

Menendez: Pathway to citizenship will be ‘fair but tough’

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., a member of the Gang of Eight immigration reform group, joins The Daily Rundown to talk about immigration reform talks, the budget … Read More

A Senate Ethics Committee investigation into Sen. Boba Menendez's conduct persists. (Getty Images)

Poll: Sen. Bob Menendez popularity down after donor controversy

TRENTON, NJ — A new poll shows a donor controversy is taking a toll on Sen. Robert Menendez's popularity. The Quinnipiac University poll out Thursday shows … Read More

The current family-based immigration system with preference to keep families together is under scrutiny over a more job-based system where skills would be the main driver.  (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Senate plan scrutinizes family-based immigration in favor of skill-based

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If America is a nation of immigrants, it's also a nation of immigrants' husbands, wives, parents and children - and their brothers, sisters, … Read More

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is under scrutiny after the home of a  prominent eye doctor, who has fundraised and has personal ties to the senator, was raided by the FBI recently.

Report: Menendez emails sought to aid donor’s firm

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Emails between Sen. Robert Menendez's office and the Homeland Security Department describe efforts by his staff in January to thwart U.S. … Read More

Senator Bob Menendez is refuting allegations he hired a prostitute in the Dominican Republic.

Sen. Menendez: Prostitution ‘smears are untrue’

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez is addressing allegations that he hired a prostitute on a trip to the Dominican Republic, saying they are “totally … Read More

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is under scrutiny after the home of a  prominent eye doctor, who has fundraised and has personal ties to the senator, was raided by the FBI recently.

Records show Sen. Menendez pushed for port security deal tied to donor

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) helped push a port security deal in the Dominican Republic that could be worth hundreds of millions to a company owned by … Read More

A Senate Ethics Committee investigation into Sen. Boba Menendez's conduct persists. (Getty Images)

After ethics complaint, Sen. Menendez pays $58,500 for two flights to Dominican Republic

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez this month wrote a $58,500 check to a company owned by a South Florida eye doctor and political fundraiser to reimburse him for two … Read More

In this Jan. 14, 2013 file photo, President Barack Obama gestures speaks during his final news conference of his first term in the East Room of the White House in Washington.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama launches push for immigration reform

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Seeking swift action on immigration, President Barack Obama on Tuesday will try to rally public support behind his proposals for giving … Read More