Politics

Immigration Reform News: O'Malley Calls Out Clinton, Sanders on Indecisive Immigration Platforms

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley conveyed his message of ending immigrant detention centers in Arizona on Thursday, while also hitting back at Donald Trump’s latest rhetoric toward immigrants.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Senate Republicans Present Puerto Rico Relief Bill

U.S. Senate Republicans presented a bill that would allocate $3 billion in federal assistance to help dig Puerto Rico out of its massive $72 billion debt crisis.

New Argentine Leader Mauricio Macri Sworn Into Office

Mauricio Macri, the new right-leaning leader of Argentina, has just been been sworn in, putting an end of to a dozen years of what has been dubbed “Kirchnerism,” a time typified by widespread social programs and large government spending.

Evenwel v. Abbott: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Urge Supreme Court to Protect Equal Representation for Latinos

Following the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments for the Evenwel v. Abbott case, which may affect non-eligible voters’ representation, the Democratic presidential candidates have called on the highest court to make the right call.

Senate Judicial Confirmation Vote for Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo Set for January 2016

After more than a year in limbo, the Senate judicial confirmation vote for Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo is officially set for early 2016.

Rupert Murdoch Endorses Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban, Says to Give Christians Special Treatment

Although many members of the conservative Republican Party have publicly condemned presidential candidate Donald Trump over calling for a ban of all Muslims entering the U.S., Fox News chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch agreed on the controversial statement.

Donald Trump on Muslims: Russell Simmons Urges Trump to Stop Muslim Ban Madness

Russell Simmons called out friend of 30-years Donald Trump in an open letter, in which he took the candidate to task over his recent proposal to have all Muslims banned from the U.S.

Immigration News 2015: Latino Leaders, Immigrant Children Call for Family Detention Closures

Latino leaders and children gathered in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to once again call for the end of family detention.

Top Facebook Topics: Donald Trump, 2016 Race, Paris Attacks Listed as Most Discussed Topics in 2015

A new report reveals that the U.S. 2016 presidential race was the most talked about topic in the world on Facebook in 2015, while President Barack Obama topped the list of most discussed politicians across the globe.

Immigration Reform News: Government to Open More Detention Centers After Surge of Unaccompanied Children

The Obama administration is preparing to house over 5,000 undocumented children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, mainly in search of refuge from a spike of violence taking place in Central America.

Supreme Court Reviews Affirmative Action Case

The U.S. Supreme Court reviewed a case Wednesday that could deal a detrimental blow to college affirmative action practices.

2016 Democratic Race: Bernie Sanders Scores Major Endorsement From Working Families Party

Sen. Bernie Sanders received a major endorsement for his bid in the Democratic presidential race on Tuesday from the Working Families Party.

Laquan McDonald, Chicago Police Department Investigation: Chicago Reps. Invite AG Lynch to Visit City

Following the U.S. Department of Justice's announcement that it will investigate the Chicago Police Department, Democrat Illinois Reps. Luis Gutierrez and Robin Kelly have invited Attorney General Loretta Lynch to also visit the city.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bill Enhancing Visas Waivers Gets Bipartisan Latino Support, Passes House Vote

The House of Representatives passed legislation that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen the U.S. visa waiver program.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Jeb Bush Suggests Donald Trump-Hilary Clinton Conspiracy

Jeb Bush seems to think Donald Trump is the result of a "vast left-wing conspiracy" to get Hillary Clinton elected to the White House -- or at least, he is using the theory to try to gain some traction in the crowded field of GOP presidential candidates.

Donald Trump Presidential Plans: House Speaker Paul Ryan, World Leaders Slam Muslim Ban Proposal

Donald Trump's proposal of a blanket ban on all Muslims entering the United States received harsh criticism on Wednesday, not just from the presidential hopeful's political rivals, but also from world leaders and GOP heavyweights.

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Responds to Donald Trump Insults

It appears as though Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has taken aim at Amazon, Jeff Bezos and The Washington Post in a series of tweets that were quite disparaging to say the least. See the tweets and details here.

Donald Trump Polls: Trump Expands Lead in New Hampshire

Donald Trump continues to lead among Republicans in New Hampshire. Donald Trump continues to lead among Republicans in New Hampshire. The Granite State's GOP primary voters have a history of preferring establishment candidates, and the party's past two nominees, John McCain and Mitt Romney, won the contest in 2008 and 2012, respectively, but 32 percent of GOP supporters in New Hampshire now back the real-estate mogul, a new poll conducted by CNN and Manchester ABC affiliate WMUR revealed.

Immigration News: Bernie Sanders Vows to End Detention of Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

If he were to move into the White House come 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would end the detention of undocumented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrants as part of his wider immigration policy.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla: 'Puerto Rico Is Out of Cash'

“Puerto Rico is out of cash,” Alejandro Garcia Padilla, governor of the island commonwealth, said on Wednesday morning.
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