Politics

Immigration News Latest: Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant Stirs Political Reaction

Following the death of 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle by an undocumented immigrant at a San Francisco pier, Californian politicians are debating how much involvement local law enforcement should have with federal immigration enforcement.

'Face the Nation' and Other English-Language Sunday Shows Lack Hispanic Representation: Study

English-language Sunday shows lack Hispanic representation, and when Hispanics guests are invited, immigration is the sole topic they're asked to discuss. But Spanish-language Sunday broadcasts aren't much better.

2016 Presidential Polls: Jeb Bush Tops Marco Rubio Among Cuban Americans, Across Miami-Dade

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., may be the son of immigrants from Cuba, but in Miami's Little Havana, Cuban American Republicans back another Floridian in the 2016 White House race.

Immigration Reform News: NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Applauds Initative Providing Aid to Undocumented Migrant Children

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is expected to make an announcement Monday highlighting the success of a city initiative that provides undocumented children in NYC with free legal representation and protection from deportation.

Donald Trump on John McCain: Arizona Senator Says Trump Should Apologize to POWs

Donald Trump, who over the weekend said that he liked "people who weren't captured," should apologize to American prisoners of war and their families, John McCain urged on Monday.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Embassies Reopened, Summer Heat Marks Renewed Diplomatic Relations

The U.S. and Cuba have formally re-established diplomatic relations on Monday morning with the reopening of respective embassies. Small ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Havana marked the reopening of the Cuban and U.S. embassies, respectively. In the U.S. State Department, the Cuban flag was raised in a quiet non-ceremony with other flags recognized by the U.S.

Hillary Clinton Campaign: Digital Challenges Reportedly Hits Democratic Presidential Candidate

Hillary Clinton's campaign experienced a digital hiccup when it noticed that only about 100,000 of the 2.5 million email addresses in its database are still in use and working.

2016 Presidential Election Debates: C-SPAN Scoops Fox News for First GOP Candidates Encounter

Three days before the GOP's 17 presidential hopefuls are scheduled to debate on Fox News, many of them will participate in a nationally televised forum hosted by C-SPAN.

The Hispanic Electorate Will Choose the Next President: GOP May Need Support of Nearly Half of Latino Voters to Win Presidency in 2016

In 2016, the GOP will have to work harder than ever before to seize the enough of the Latino vote to win the presidency, requiring the support of nearly half the Latino vote, according to new estimates. The hard math may explain why some Republican candidates aren't even trying.

Hispanic Youth Capable of Swaying Elections, But Majority Don't Vote

Hispanic youth are capable of commanding local and national elections, but a majority of young Latinos simply aren't voting.

Pitbull to Donald Trump: 'I'm a Latino First, I support Our People'

Mr. Worldwide, also known as the multi-platinum award-winning rapper Pitbull, has a message for Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who recently came under fire for saying that Mexican immigrants were rapist, criminals and drug dealers. That message is "I'm not a politician. I'm a musician. I'm a Latino first. I support our people."

Marco Rubio Joins Fellow GOP Presidential Candidates Scorning Donald Trump After McCain Comments

Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate who has proven to be a rabble-rouser within past weeks, is finally receiving inner-party reactions to his offensiveness and hatemongering.

Improved Cuba-US Relations Could Have Severe Impact on Thousands of US-Dwelling, Cuban-Born Citizens

Cuba and the United States are working toward reestablishing ties; in doing so they'll re-open embassies for the first time in more than half a century. However, the rekindling will also affect the lives of ten of thousands of Cuban nationals living in the U.S. who face deportation by order of immigration authorities.

Donald Trump Used Deferments to Avoid Vietnam War, Says John McCain Is "Not a War Hero"

Donald Trump recently attacked fellow Republican Senator John McCain, proclaiming, "He's not a war hero" and was only viewed as a hero because "he was captured." The twist, however, is Donald Trump avoided serving in the Vietnam War with deferments, possibly proving himself to be a coward.

2016 Presidential Election: GOP Needs to Work Twice As Hard to Win Latino Vote, Says Latino Decisions Study

As Latin Post reported, the Republican Party has been making the effort to attract Latino voters, but one polling firm revealed the GOP needs to work twice as hard compared to the 2012 presidential season.

President Obama Visits Federal Prison in Oklahoma, Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform

President Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to a visit a federal prison on Thursday when he took a tour through Oklahoma's El Reno Correctional Institution in Oklahoma.

US Senators Blast President Obama's UN Action on Iran Deal

Congressional members are speaking out in protest against President Obama's decision to send a proposal to lift sanctions on Iran to the United Nations before it could be reviewed by Congress.

2016 Presidential Race: Most Latino Voters Would Vote For Hillary Clinton, Says Univision Poll

A new survey reveals that a majority of Hispanic voters would vote for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election while many have been turned off by Donald Trump's inflammatory remarks about immigrants.

Republican Iowa Congressman Steve King: "I Am Just As Hispanic As Julian Castro"

Republican Congressman Steve King wants the country to know that he can be "as Latino" as Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

Former NY Congressman Found Guilty of Tax Evasion, Faces 8 Months

Former New York Congressman Michael Grimm faces up to eight months in prison after being found guilty of tax evasion.
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