Politics

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.

200 Iraqis Arrested by U.S. Law Enforcement

Iraqi nationals living in Detroit are fearful of returning to their home country. In compliance with a March agreement between the United States and Iraq, which drops the latter from the list of countries embedded in President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, officials detained and plan to deport 114 Iraqi immigrants from the Metro Detroit area over the weekend.

GOP Rep. Steve Scalise In Critical Condition After Ballfield Shootout

Four people were wounded during a serious firefight. Republican House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is reportedly in critical condition after surgery meant to tend to serious wounds sustained in Wednesday's brutal shooting outside a Congressional charity baseball game practice.

Trump Border Policy Unwittingly Increases Cash Transfers From The U.S. To Mexico

Immigrants living in the U.S. are fearful of the "Trump Effect" The fear among undocumented immigrants living in the United States concerning President Donald Trump's border policy is palpable.

Just How Bad Is Corruption In Brazil?

Protestors recently set fire to a government building in the capital and former governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro has been sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption and money laundering charges.

Suspect In Shooting Identified As Member of Anti-Republican Group

James T. Hodgkinson belonged to a social media group called “Terminate the Republican Party.” The man responsible for shooting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia has been identified as 66-year-old James T.

Former NBA champion and Diplomat Dennis Rodman On A "Mission" In North Korea

Two bad boys meet in Pyongyang. Former NBA champion and fashion guru Dennis Rodman is back in North Korea "to open a door" between the U. S. and the DPRK, at a time when tensions between the two states couldn't be higher.
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