Politics

Donald Trump's Chicago Rally Turns Violent; Gets Cancelled at Last Minute [Watch Video]

Donald Trump had no other recourse but to cancel one of his campaign rallies that was supposed to take place at the University of Illinois in Chicago on Friday. After coordinating with the local police authorities, the area was deemed unsafe for the event to push through due to a clash between protesters and supporters.

Senator Menendez Supports Full Senate Vote for Obama's Ambassador to Mexico

The sole Democratic Latino senator has called on the Senate to schedule a vote to confirm or deny President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Latinos React to Death of Nancy Reagan

Perhaps recalling how her husband Ronald Reagan signed sweeping immigration into law that led to amnesty for nearly 3 million immigrants, Latinos everywhere are still mourning the recent death of former first lady Nancy Reagan.

Miamians Criticize Bernie Sanders Over Fidel Castro Comments

A trio of distinguished now Miami-based former office holders are calling on Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders to walk back his repeated praise for Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Texas Voter ID Law Heading Back to Court, May Affect 2016 Presidential Election

Latinos and African Americans in Texas may be hindered by the state's voter ID laws on Election Day, dependent on what the U.S. Fifth District Court decides when the hear the case this May.

Apple Warns FBI Encryption Battle Could Affect Latinos

Apple told Univision this week that the FBI's demand for weaker security on iPhones could give the government more power to track immigration.

Immigration News 2016: Trump, Rubio, Cruz Offer Their Solutions to Legal Immigration, H-1B Visa Usage

Immigration once again was a talking point at the final Republican presidential debate before the crucial Florida and Ohio presidential primaries.

Marco Rubio Bounces Back, Donald Trump Sticks to Policy in Low-Key Miami Republican Debate

The four remaining Republican presidential candidates made final pitches to registered votes in Florida, where 99 delegates are up for grabs in next week's winner-take-all Republican primary.

Donald Trump Clarifies 'Islam Hates Us' Statement: 'I Mean a Lot of Them'

In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, Donald Trump has once again stirred up the Muslim community's hornet's nest. The GOP candidate said that he thinks, "Islam hates us [Americans]." But, instead of making any retraction or apology for his latest remark, the real estate mogul is standing his ground on the matter once again.

Obama Points Back at Republican Leaders for GOP 'Crackup': 'I Want an Effective Republican Party'

In a joint news conference at the White House conducted together with the visiting Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, Obama washed his hands of the Republican "crackup" and the ascent of Donald Trump. He also said that there is a need for a better minority party in order to challenge the blind spots and dogmas in the majority.

Ben Carson Still Wants to Endorse Donald Trump Amid Violence in Rallies

Amid Ted Cruz's call for GOP unity, and the strong forces from the Republican side ramping up their efforts to stop Donald Trump, the party's polarizing figure and frontrunner is getting a boost from an unlikely source and former rival. Ben Carson, who just recently opted to drop out of the race after a dismal showing in the polls, will be endorsing Trump.

Puerto Rican Population May Influence Florida's Electoral Votes; Does Marco Rubio Have an Advantage?

The sudden increase of Puerto Rican voters in the United States might be the determining factor on who will get Florida’s electoral vote. However, who they will be voting for remains uncertain considering that they are notorious “swing voters.”

The True Cost of Making a Saint: Why Pope Francis Approves New Rules in Canonization

Pope Francis has just approved new rules on Thursday, March 10, 2016, that will allow for more stringent ways to implement the canonization process. The new set of rules aims to ensure that there will be transparency throughout the whole process, particularly in the financial aspect.

Immigrant Rights Groups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Mobilize Key Immigrant Electorate

A coalition of civic engagement groups have taken aim to politically mobilize millions of immigrant voters especially in three key states with prominent Latino populations.

Rep. Ruben Gallego Calls Out Sen. John McCain for Ignoring Supreme Court Nomination

Gallego called the Arizona senator's inaction on considering a Supreme Court Justice "just another example of GOP destruction and obstruction."

Kingdom to Trialdom: Brazil's Ex-President Lula Arrest Sought, Linked to Petrobras Scandal, Money Laundering

Brazilian ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces charges of money laundering for failing to declare luxurious assets, linking him directly to the expansive Petrobras scandal. If charged, Da Silva might bring down his successor, Dilma Rousseff, along with him.

Ted Cruz Hopes His Cuban-American Roots Resonate Among Latinos in Florida

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is hoping his Cuban American roots will pay dividends for him in the upcoming Florida primary.

World Leaders Offer Opinions About Donald Trump

As Donald Trump becomes an undeniable force in American politics, foreign officials, leaders and diplomats have become increasingly vocal about their fears over a Trump administration.

Wealthy Democratic Donors to Raise $15M for Campaign Targeting Latino Voters

A group of wealthy Democratic donors are planning to invest as much as $15 million in a campaign aimed at mobilizing Latino voters to the polls in the upcoming general election.

2016 Presidential Election: Bernie Sanders Provides Context to 1985 Comments About Fidel Castro, Daniel Ortega

Older Latino populations have a negative view of Latin America’s socialist governments, and it became a hot topic for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during the latest Democratic presidential debate on March 9.
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