Politics

Guatemala Postpones ‘Safe Third Country’ Meeting With Trump

GUATEMALA: The signing of a bilateral "safe third country" migratory pact set to take place today has been postponed after facing legal and political hurdles. The decision comes as the Constitutional Court (CC) resolved an appeal against the signing of the controversial asylum policy last night.

Mexican Finance Minister Quits With Critical Letter

Mexico's finance minister has quit over differences with the country's left-wing president Andrés Manuel López Obrador. In a letter, made public on his Twitter account, Finance Secretary Carlos Manuel Urzúa Macías said there were many economic "discrepancies".

Uruguay Primary Election Hints At Possible Turn To The Right

URUGUAY: The results are in from Sunday's presidential primary election. Daniel Martínez, the former mayor of Montevideo, will face off against Luis Lacalle Pou, a senator and the son of former President Luis Alberto Lacalle. The election will be held October 27.

Thousands Of Asylum Seekers Left Waiting At The US-Mexico Border

Over the past three months, the number of Central Americans arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has jumped exponentially, and total border crossings have reached levels last seen in 2006.

On Controversial Religious Freedom Bill Puerto Rican Governor Backtracks

PUERTO RICO: Yesterday, Governor Ricardo Rosselló decided to remove consideration for a bill that would have allegedly allowed for discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity under the guise of "protecting" religious freedom.

A Letter's Discovery Helps Reopen Scars in Argentina

AS CRISTINA FERNÁNDEZ de Kirchner, Argentina's controversial former president, undergoes trial over a slew of corruption charges, perhaps the most surprising accusation leveled against her has ties to an unlikely figure: Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Same-sex marriage approved by Ecuador's top court

Ecuador's highest court has approved same-sex marriage in a landmark ruling in the traditionally Catholic country. The vote at the nine-member Constitutional Court came as they ruled on the lawsuits by two same-sex couples who wanted to get married.

As Elections Approach Guatemalan Democracy in Crisis

Uncertainty hangs over the upcoming election in Guatemala. On June 16, the country will go to the polls to elect a successor to former comedian Jimmy Morales, who rode a wave of anti-corruption protests to office as an outsider candidate in 2015.

Fred Trump: 5 Things To Know About Donald’s Dad Who Gave Him A Billion Dollars Possibly Fraudulently

Donald Trump has always bragged that he built his real estate empire off of a mere $1 million loan from his dad Fred, saying "I got peanuts" from his mega-rich pop.

Staffers at DC restaurant where Cruz was confronted get death threats: owner

Staffers at DC restaurant where Cruz was confronted get death threats: owner The owner of a Washington, D. C. restaurant where Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and his wife were heckled by a group of protesters earlier this week, said staffers have received "life-threatening" messages in the wake of the incident.

Navy SEAL Who Shot bin Laden Slams WH Press Secretary for Praising VA

O'Neill fires "VA is a damn insult to vets!!" at Huckabee Sanders. Robert O'Neill, the former U. S. Navy SEAL who reportedly shot and killed Osama bin Laden during a clandestine, 2011 raid, slammed deputy White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders for lauding praise at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Revised Travel Ban Goes into Effect: Who Can and Cannot Enter the US?

The president's executive order goes into effect at 8 pm ET. Here's what you need to know.

Time Magazine Tells Trump to Dump Fake Covers

A seemingly authentic Time cover with the president's image hangs in five of his golf resorts. A Washington Post report came out earlier this week alleging that framed portraits of President Donald Trump featured on the cover of Time magazine were hanging on full display at five of his golf resorts.

Senate Healthcare Bill Would Leave 22 Million More People Uninsured by 2026

The proposal also cuts billions of funds from Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that, under the Senate's proposed healthcare bill known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act, 22 million fewer Americans will be covered by the year 2026.

Is the New VA Law Enough to Fix Problems Facing Latino Veterans?

The VA scandal is but one problem plaguing Latino veterans in the country. During a White House ceremony on Friday, President Donald Trump signed legislation that simplifies the process of firing employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Was President Trump Wrong To Call Mexico "Second Deadliest Country" Behind Syria?

He's not right, but he's not entirely wrong either. President Donald Trump believes that we must build his proposed border wall because drug fueled violence makes Mexico the "second deadliest country" in the world behind Syria, per a Thursday night tweet.

Senate’s Current Trumpcare Bill Dead on Arrival

4 Senators vow to vote against the proposed bill as it stands. In what is shaping up to be a significant blow to the White House, President Donald Trump faces another political hurdle in his zeal to repeal and replace Obamacare.

New Healthcare Bill Aims To Reduce Medicaid And Defund Planned Parenthood

GOP Senators plan to do away with key aspects of Obamacare. The fiercely-guarded healthcare bill proposed by Republican Senators was finally revealed on Thursday.

Everything You Need to Know About Texas’ Anti-Sanctuary Law

Texas protestors and legal organizations battle the state over SB 4. The legal fight over Texas' tough, anti-sanctuary cities law will enter its next phase on Monday when the first major hearing about Senate Bill 4 will take place in a San Antonio district court.

Why is Robert Mueller Investigating President Donald Trump?

In addition to Russian actions, the special counsel is determining whether the president obstructed justice.
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