Politics

Haiti President Departs; Chaos Ensues

Haiti once more finds itself in the midst of chaos with no leader in sight. With Haitian President Michel Martelly's farewell speech before a joint session of Parliament on Sunday, the controversial leader effectively ended yet another turbulent chapter in Haiti's political history.

Marc Anthony Slams Donald Trump and Swears Live in Front of Audience

Marc Anthony delivered another memorable performance on Saturday night as he sang and danced to his greatest hits at the Madison Square Garden, where he also took a shot at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

New Hampshire Republican Debate Recap: Rubio and Trump Get Defensive, Cruz Apologizes to Carson

Donald Trump draws boos, Marco Rubio gets shaken, and Ted Cruz takes a shot at CNN in the GOP's last debate ahead of Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary.

Religion and the 2016 Presidential Election: How Important is Faith to Candidates?

The separation of church and state is expressed in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, yet many Americans will judge presidential candidates based on their spiritual beliefs.

New Hampshire Republican Debate: Trump Leads, Cruz and Rubio Fight for Second

Donald Trump is still expected to win next week's New Hampshire primary, but his favorability rating has taken a hit following his decision to sit out of the previous debate.

Loyola University Chicago Students Create Scholarship for DREAMers

The students at Loyola University Chicago are making it easier for undocumented immigrants to receive higher education through a new scholarship.

Democrat Joe Garcia Launches Fifth Campaign for Congress in Miami

Former U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia announced Wednesday that he will make his fifth run for Congress this year in an attempt to regain his old seat in the House.

Ted Cruz Attacks Sean Penn Over 'El Chapo'

Ted Cruz is attacking Academy Award winner Sean Penn for the actor's "glorification" of the killer and reputed Mexican drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán.

Presidential Election Poll 2016: Clinton and Sanders Running Neck-in-Neck, Cruz Catching Up to Trump

A new national poll reveals a major shift in both the Democratic and Republican presidential primary races as the 2016 front-runners have lost their once double-digit leads.

Latino Judicial Nominee Dax Eric Lopez Deserves Senate Confirmation Hearing,' Says Civil Rights Coalition

A civil rights coalition, comprising of 200 national organizations, released a letter to two senators concerning the gridlock of a Latino judicial nominee.

San Bernardino Official Proposes County Employees to Carry Guns at Work, Says 'Terror has Arrived'

San Bernardino County First District Supervisor Robert Lovingood made a proposal to the Board of Supervisors that allow employees to carry guns at work, per FOX News. It's been only two months since Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik killed 14 people at the Inland Regional Center.

US-Colombia Peace Deal: US to Give $450 Million to Aid Colombia?

In the name of peace, two leaders, U.S. President Barack Obama and Colombian counterpart Juan Manuel Santos, have agreed to draft a continued and increased financial aid to further end hostility in Colombia, BBC reports.

Donald Trump Confident He Will Get Latinos to His Side; 'I'm Gonna Create Jobs'

The presidential candidate is currently in the lead and talked about the creation of jobs, illegal immigration and the economy at Exeter town hall.

Democratic Debate 2016 Highlights: Clinton, Sanders Focus on Wall Street, Progressive Values

With the New Hampshire presidential primary set for next Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton participated in their first one-on-one debate on Thursday night.

2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Defends Accepting $675,000 From Goldman Sachs in Speaking Fees

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton defended her decision to accept nearly $700,000 in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs, arguing that the money would not taint her view of the Wall Street firm if she wins the 2016 race.

Poll Shows Almost Half of the Population Think Muslim Americans Harbor Some Hatred Towards America

A new poll released on the same day President Barack Obama made an historic visit to a Maryland mosque on Wednesday reveals that nearly half of the U.S. population believes that "at least some" Muslims in the country have anti-American sentiments.

2016 Presidential Poll: Donald Trump Drops 9 Points in National Post-Iowa Caucus Poll

In addition to suffering from a surprising defeat in the Iowa Caucuses Monday night, a new national poll shows that Donald Trump's popularity has also taken a nose dive in the 2016 presidential election.

Immigration News: Marco Rubio's Latest Endorsement Makes Peace with Prior Immigration Differences

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio continues to attract endorsements from current and previous congressional lawmakers, and his latest endorsement comes from a Pennsylvania senator who opposed Rubio's comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Marco Rubio Slams Obama's US Mosque Speech

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio seized the opportunity to bash President Barack Obama's speech condemning Islamophobia during his historic trip to an American mosque on Wednesday.

Former El Diario Publisher Rossana Rosado Nominated for NY Secretary of State

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated a Latina to become the Empire State's next secretary of state, taking on a role currently held by a Latino.
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