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GOP Candidates Slam Donald Trump for Ditching Fox Debate

Donald Trump got mocked by his fellow GOP candiates for not showing up on the Fox debate. "How thin-skinned is he that he can't take any criticism and how will that effect his ability to be the president?" This was Chris Christie's initial reaction after finding out that Donald Trump won't join them for Fox's News debate this Thursday, Jan.

Human Rights Groups Call for Colombia’s Ombudsman Jorge Armando Otálora’s Resignation Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal

Colombia’s Ombudsman Jorge Armando Otálora is currently in the middle of sexual harassment scandal that caused a major uproar in the nation. The accusations came after Otálora’s former personal secretary Astrid Helena Cristancho revealed the “abusive relationship” on Semana.

Sanders Meeting With Obama: President Is 'Evenhanded' in Democratic Primary Race

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders praised President Barack Obama for being "evenhanded" in the Democratic primary race after meeting with him at the White House on Wednesday.

Only Female Senators Went to Work After Winter Snow Storm, Says Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Despite the monster snowstorm that buried the nation's capital and much of the East Coast in several feet of snow last weekend, Sen. Lisa Murkowski pointed out that only female senators toughed it out to make it into work on Tuesday.

US Senate Confirms Latino Judicial Nominee John Michael Vazquez

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Latino judicial nominee John Michael Vazquez on Wednesday evening to serve as a judge in the Federal District Court in the District of New Jersey.

Bernie Sanders Poll in Iowa: Vermont Senator Leads in Iowa, Draws Huge Crowd in Minnesota

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is heading into the crucial Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses with surprising strength, drawing big crowds at campaign events and leading national front-runner Hillary Clinton in the latest poll to come out of the Hawkeye State.

Immigration News: Human, Labor Violations Fueling Central Americans' Migration to US

Immigrant rights advocates have called out the Obama administration’s inconsistencies towards Central American immigrants fleeing the region.

Immigration Reform News: Christian Leaders Urge 2016 Candidates to be Compassionate Towards Immigrants to Win Evangelical Voters in Iowa

Just days before Iowa voters kick off the first-in-the-nation presidential contest, evangelical leaders published an open letter urging 2016 hopefuls to approach the issue of immigration from a stance of compassion and love based on Biblical teachings.

New Hampshire Primary Voters, GOP Rivals Focus on Immigration

Voters in the crucial early primary state of New Hampshire list immigration as one of their top concerns, and Republican presidential hopefuls have been busy addressing the issue at campaign rallies across the Granite State.

National Effort Pulls Latinos to Pursue Citizenship, Deny Trump Presidency

The threat of Republican front-runner Donald Trump becoming president has motivated Latin American immigrants nationwide to pursue full citizenship.

MSNBC's Chris Matthews: GOP Debate 'Meaningless' with Cubans Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz

MSNBC host Chris Matthews on Jan. 26 used Donald Trump's decision to boycott the final GOP presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses to rip the event's sponsor, MSNBC rival Fox News, and two of Trump's main challengers, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

Latin America Boosts Minimum Wage

Several countries in the Latin America region will soon enjoy the imposed minimum wage hike to its workers.

Colombia-FARC Peace Talks to End 50 Years of Conflict?

UN agrees on sending unarmed international observers on the peace talks between the Colombian government and FARC.

White House Peace Activist Concepcion Picciotto Dies at 80

After heading the longest-running act of peaceful protest demonstrated in the U.S. history for decades, Concepcion Picciotto died at a housing facility operated by N Street Village in Washington at the age of 80.

Martin O'Malley, Not Bernie Sanders — The Candidate Latinos Want for President

Martin O'Malley finds much needed support after Latino voters switches their support from Bernie Sanders.

Fox News Won’t Put Up with Donald Trump’s 'Terrorization' of Megyn Kelly, Issues Statement Rejecting His Ultimatum

The cable network said Trump is still welcome to participate in Thursday's GOP debate, but cannot dictate the moderators or their questions.

Donald Trump Endorsements: Sheriff Joe Arpaio Endorses GOP Front-Runner in Iowa

Controversial Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

GOP Abandons Efforts to Woo Latinos Amid Trump's Rise

In the wake of Donald Trump's rise to political prominence, Republicans may have abandoned their intention to try to attract more Latino voters, even though they make up the fastest-growing slice of the U.S. electorate.

Immigration Reform News: Activists Rally Against Deportation Raids in Los Angeles, San Francisco

Immigration rights activists held a rally in California on Tuesday in protest against the White House deportation raids targeting Central American families.

Donald Trump Threatens to Skip Fox News GOP Debate Over Megyn Kelly

The war between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly continued this week after Trump called her "biased" and threatened to boycott the upcoming GOP debate that she will be moderating.
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