Politics

Argentina's Leading Presidential Candidate Will Improve Benefits for Retired Citizens

Daniel Scioli, Argentina's ruling party choice for presidential candidate, said that if he takes office he would improve benefits for retired citizens and manage this by using funds for the nation's social security system.

Immigration Reform News: Paul Ryan 'Cannot Trust' Obama on Immigration

Newly-elected House Speaker Paul Ryan made the Sunday media rounds and further iterated that immigration reform will not be on his agenda.

Immigration Reform 2015 [NEWS]: Conservative Hispanic Leader Applauds Ted Cruz's Policy on Legal Immigration

Despite his tough immigration stance, a prominent Hispanic rights advocate has offered support for some aspects of 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's immigration policy.

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Ted Cruz on the Rise While Donald Trump, Ben Carson Deadlocked in Latest NBC National Poll

Donald Trump and Ben Carson are now deadlocked in the latest Republican 2016 presidential poll, with Texas Senator Ted Cruz now vaulting into double digit support and third-place overall.

Who is Jeanette Rubio? A Glimpse at Her Profile and Role in the Republican's 2016 Election Campaign

As 2016 Presidential hopeful Macro Rubio gets more and more media attention for his anti-Cuban statements and his record of absences in the Senate, the camera has been focusing on the candidate’s photogenic former NFL cheerleader wife.

Presidential Polls 2016: Hillary Rodham Clinton Tops 50 Percent After Joe Biden Decides Against Entering Race

Hillary Clinton is again topping the 50 percent mark among 2016 Democratic presidential voters in the wake of Vice President Joe Biden formally declaring that he will not be a candidate.

Elections 2016 - Fundraising Totals: Wall Street Banks Donated the Most Campaign Money to Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton

Although Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush is lagging in the polls, he has taken lead in at least one aspect in the race as the candidate who has received the most donations from Wall Street.

Marco Rubio Senate Attendance: Harry Reid Says Florida Senator Should Leave Senate

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, feels that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., should leave the Senate.

2016 Presidential Race: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio finally lifted his silence on the presidential election, throwing his support behind candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday.

Former NY Gov. Spitzer: Hillary Clinton Opposed Driver's Licenses for Immigrants

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton is under the spotlight for her stance on providing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Republican National Committee Suspends Telemundo GOP Debate

The Republican National Committee suspended NBC News sponsorship of a future Republican presidential debate, which would have been screened on Telemundo.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment 2015: HHS Defends Affordability, Plan Selections

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is defending the affordability plans ahead of Healthcare.gov’s third open enrollment.

Immigration Reform News Today: Latinos, Immigrant Rights Advocates Optimistic on House Speaker Paul Ryan

Latino organizations appear optimistic about new House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting top Latino issues.

Bernie Sanders on Marijuana: Time to End Federal Prohibition of Marijuana

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders called for the end of federal marijuana prohibition.

US Senate Approves Two-Year Budget Deal; Bill Goes to Obama

The U.S. Senate passed a two-year budget deal early Friday morning that raises funding levels and suspends the nation's debt limit until March 2017. The approval of the bipartisan bill also prevents a U.S. default next week and a potential government shutdown in December.

Immigration News 2015: Texas Gov. Abbott Challenges Latina Sheriff on Sanctuary City Policy

While the fight to cease “sanctuary cities” has been averted in Congress, at least temporarily, the topic continues with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

GOP Debate Highlights: Latino Republican Candidates Trigger Top Twitter Moments

Nearly 8-in-10 Latinos use social media, and Twitter was definitely active during the third Republican presidential debate.

Paul Ryan Elected Speaker of the House

Rep. Paul Ryan was officially elected as the 54th speaker of the House on Thursday, making the 45-year-old Wisconsin congressman the youngest to ascend to the top House leadership position in 140 years.

CISA Passes Senate: What Is It and Should the Internet Be Worried Yet Again?

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) with an overwhelming 74 to 21 vote. So what is CISA, and should the Internet's denizens be worried about the new legislation? Here's a primer.

Republican Debate 2015 CNBC Review: Latinos, Groups React to Winners, Losers of GOP Debate

Latinos are responding to the third Republican presidential debate -- the winners, losers and how it reflected on the electorate.
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