Politics

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.

Immigration Reform 2015: Arizona DACA Recipients Get Scholarships to Continue College Studies

Seven DACA beneficiaries studying at Tuscon's Pima Community College have been granted scholarships from the Fundación Mexico. The youngsters received the awards at a ceremony at the Mexican consulate in the Arizona city.

Donald Trump Comments: Gov. Rick Perry Speaks Out Against Trump's Border Security Criticisms

Gov. Rick Perry made a statement on Thursday about Donald Trump's comments on border security in the United States clarifying that his views has nothing to do with the GOP.

2016 Presidential Race: Hillary Clinton Heckled by Climate Change Supporters at Town Hall in New Hampshire [Video]

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton faced off with a group of climate change hecklers during a town hall meeting in New Hampshire on Thursday.

Immigration News Latest: Latino Group Calls for Republican Leadership to Denounce, Dump Donald Trump From Debates

A political unit from the largest online Latino organizing group has called for Donald Trump's removal from presidential debates. According Presente Action, Trump "set a dangerous tone" during the campaign trail for the White House and "uncover[ed] the worst of America's history with racially divisive language, and incitement towards discrimination."

2016 Presidential Race: Jeb Bush to Deliver Keynote Address at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced on Monday that Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush will deliver the keynote address at the group's annual convention later this year.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: US Democratic Senators Introduce Bill Granting Island Chapter 9 Benefits

Senate Democrats finally introduced legislation aimed to help Puerto Rico's $70 billion debt crisis.Democratic Sens. Chuck Schumer of New York and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut announced the "The Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act" (S. 1774), which would grant the island commonwealth the authority to allow its municipalities and public utilities to adjust their debts through bankruptcy court supervision.
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