Politics

Racial Discrimination: Bank to Pay $18 Million to Latinos, Blacks for Overcharging Car Loans

An $18 million settlement has been finalized over allegations a bank discriminated against Latino and black borrowers.

Puerto Rico News: Latino Legislative Leaders Seek Oversight, Solutions on Island's Debt Crisis

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., called for the House Natural Resources Committee to hold a hearing on the role of hedge funds in Puerto Rico's financial crisis.

Michelle Obama Challenges School Girls: 'Compete with Boys'

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama emphasized the importance of education in a conference held at Apollo Theater and left with a piece of advice for young school girls: "compete with boys, beat the boys."

Latinos & Social Security: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Call for Better Retirement Plans

A coalition of national Latino organizations is campaigning to expand pension access for more millions of Latinos working on their retirement plan, and Latino lawmakers are helping engage the debate.

2016 Presidential Race Polls: GOP, Donald Trump Deeply Under Water With Latino Voters, New Poll Finds

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll finds that Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and the entire GOP are extremely underwater with Latino voters.

Democratic Senator to GOP Senate Leadership: Schedule Vote For Latino Judicial Nominees

As the U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has called for his fellow senators to confirm several Latino judicial nominees -- supported by the non-partisan Hispanic National Bar Association.

Donald Trump For President News: Businessman Has a Backup Plan If White House Run Falls Short

With his lead in the polls slowly evaporating, Donald Trump is vowing he has a backup ready if his run for the White House should come up short.

Hillary Clinton Email News: State Department to Release Latest Batch of Clinton Emails

The U.S. State Department will release another batch of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails on Wednesdays, and the 6,000 pages will likely cover the period from late 2010 to early 2011.

Immigration News 2015: North Carolina HB 318 Toughens E-Verify, Affects Undocumented Immigrants

North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing Latino population rates in the country, but advocacy groups are warning about a state bill that may target the demographic and undocumented immigrants.

Immigration News Today: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Bill to Allow Immigrants to Access Obamacare

Pope Francis’ historic visit to the U.S., including his address to Congress, appears to have resonated with Latino congressional lawmakers. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., introduced the Exchange Inclusion for a Healthy America Act, which provides people access to the Affordable Care Act, regardless of an individual's immigration status.

2015 Forbes List 400: Meet America's Wealthiest

The latest Forbes 400 list reveals that the rich are getting richer with $2.34 trillion net worth combined. See who made it through the cut.

Obama, Putin Meeting: Presidents Meet at United Nations, Disagree Over Syria Conflict

President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted their first face-to-face meeting in nearly two years Monday evening.

Planned Parenthood Hearing: President Cecil Richards Faces Off With House Republicans

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards endured four hours of intense questioning by congressional Republicans on a mission to defund the women's health group.

2016 Presidential Race: Marco Rubio Says He Wants to Be Left Out of Donald Trump's 'Freak Show'

The fued between 2016 Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Marco Rubio spilled into a second week, when the Florida senator declared that he wants no part of Trump's "freak show."

Government Shutdown 2015: Lawmakers Likely to Push Shutdown Until December

There might no longer be a government shutdown in October, but leaders are gearing up to bring the fight to December, promising to complete unfinished business.

Late Show with Stephen Colbert News: First Lady Michelle Obama Just Wants to Open a Window

Michelle Obama revealed on Monday's episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that she is counting down the days until she will leave the White House and finally be allowed to open a window again.

Menendez Corruption Trial: 4 Bribery Charges Dropped, Trial Delayed Nearly a Year

Four bribery charges against Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., were dropped in the federal lawsuit against the lawmaker and his Dominican eye doctor. Although four charges were dropped, other bribery and fraud charges remain.

Kevin McCarthy on Immigration: Potential House Speaker Supports 'Step-by-Step' Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced his bid to succeed Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, as Speaker of the House. With Boehner resigning, calls have reemerged to vote on comprehensive immigration reform, but what has been McCarthy’s immigration record?

2016 Presidential Race: Critics Say Donald Trump's Tax Plan Would Drastically Cut Taxes for Wealthy Americans

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump unveiled his tax plan on Monday, which aims to slash taxes across the board for millions of Americans and corporations alike.

Latino Voters Support Pope Francis' Climate Change Call to Action

A new poll shows that Pope Francis' message on climate change, including his call for people to protect the planet, resonates strongly with Latino Americans.
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