Politics

Donald Trump Attacks Pope Francis, Calls Him 'Very Political Person'

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is criticizing Pope Francis as a "very political person" in light of the pontiff's plan to visit areas ravaged by the ongoing drug war and the border during his trip to Mexico.

FCC Lifeline Modernization Urged to Overcome Digital Divide by NHMC, Congress Members

The digital divide -- the persistent gap between those who have affordable access to information technology and those who do not -- is among the many issues that the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) believes is holding Latinos in the U.S. back.

Reid Rallies Political Support for Central American Refugees With 'Fair Day in Court for Kids Act'

Nevada Senator and Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid on Feb. 11 introduce a bill aimed at protecting unaccompanied minors attempting to enter the U.S. in hopes of escaping the violence and harsh conditions that grip their homelands.

Survey Says Majority of Americans Think Alexander Hamilton was a Former President

A survey conducted by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found out that majority of Americans thinks Alexander Hamilton was a former president of the United States, per Newser. A total of 326 participants were told to pick out the presidents they know in a list of 123 names with 41 actual presidents and 82 others individuals like Benjamin Franklin and Hamilton.

Immigration News: Ted Cruz's Newest Bill Boosts ICE Agents to Enforce Laws

While not on the campaign trail, Ted Cruz is still a working U.S. senator, and he introduced legislation on Thursday to help federal immigration agents.

Obama Believes Climate Change Rule Still has a Chance Despite Supreme Court Setback

Although the U.S. Supreme Court blocked its implementation recently, President Barack Obama remains confident that his legacy climate change rule will move forward.

Democratic Debate 2016: Clinton, Sanders Confront Immigration, Race Relations, Obama Differences

In the first debate since the New Hampshire primary, Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debated on a series of topics with answers attempting to sway Latino and African-American voters.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Made Little Progress in Hiring Latino, Black Staffers

Despite their efforts to win over black and Latino voters, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have shown no progress in hiring minorities within their own campaigns.

Immigration Reform News: Bernie Sanders Aims at Obama Administration Over New Immigration Program

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging the Obama administration to suspend a program that pairs federal immigration agents with local law enforcement officials to identify and deport undocumented immigrants.

Latino Celebrities, Activists to Latino Community: Stand Up Against GOP's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Latino leaders, ranging from activists and celebrities, have called on the Latino community to stand up against the anti-immigrant rhetoric made during the presidential campaign trail.

New Pro-Hillary Clinton Group Aims to Protect Latino, African-American Voting Rights

Every Citizen Counts formed last August to educate minorities about their voting rights, yet they purposely chose to skip primaries and caucuses in order to focus on November's general election.

Jeb Bush On the Issues

Although he finished fourth in Tuesday's New Hampshire Republican primary, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is still very much in the race, speaking out against New Hampshire winner Donald Trump on issues such as immigration.

Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Both Headed for Trouble With South Carolina Latino Voters?

Latino voters are expected to take to the polls for South Carolina's February 20 Republican primary in much greater numbers than they did for either the Iowa Caucus or the New Hampshire primary.

Watch This High School Student Educate Her Teacher About the Reality of Racism in the US [Video]

The video first surfaced on the Facebook page But That’s None of My Business. A video has gotten viral, showing a student schooling her Caucasian teacher about racism.

Mexico Police Arrest Top Female Sinaloa Drug Cartel Member 'La Patrona'

Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, El Chapo's alleged head of financial operations, was arrested in Mexico.

Republican Assemblyman Rocky Chavez Suspends Campaign in Race for U.S. Senate Seat in California

California Assemblyman Rocky Chavez officially suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate, reportedly giving the Republican Party a better shot at winning the race.

Obama Budget for 2017: $70 Billion Education Proposal Helps Low Income, Minority Students

According to President Barack Obama, real opportunities begin with education, and it's among his key plans for the $4.1 trillion 2017 fiscal year budget.

Puerto Rico Debt, Health Crises Addressed in Obama's New Budget Plan

To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.

New Hampshire Primary Aftermath: Democrats, GOP Shift Focus to Nevada, South Carolina and Beyond

There are winners and losers from Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, but almost immediately, the focus shifts to Nevada and South Carolina -- states with prominent minority populations.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s Marriage to Actress Angelica Rivera Under Investigation? Validity of Marriage Questioned Due to Determined Irregularities

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto seemed to have his happy-ever-after with actress Angelica Rivera. Unfortunately, its validity has recently been questioned because its implementation was reportedly riddled with determined irregularities.
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