Politics

Spain Princess Cristina Loses Title Duchess of Palma

King Felipe VI of Spain has removed the title from from his sister 50-year-old sister. According to Princess Cristina’s attorney, she had asked the king to remove her title. The royal palace however has stated that the king made the decision before seeing her request.

Cuba-US Relations Could Normalize, With Embassies Reopening, as Early as July - Report

Next month, President Barack Obama is expected to announce an agreement with Cuba that will allow each country to reopen embassies in the other's capital.

Hillary Clinton Champions Prosperity for 'Everyday Americans' During New York City Rally

Hillary Rodham Clinton assured workers everywhere on Saturday that they can trust her to fight for and usher in a new era of shared prosperity all across America.

After Decades of Center-right Government, Left-wing Parties Take Control of Mayoral Offices Across Spain

In Madrid, a left-wing former judge named Manuela Carmena will be the new the new mayor, putting an ending to end 24 years of Popular Party rule.

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Aide Says Presidential Hopeful Would Expand Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration

An aide to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton promised that the former first lady would expand President Obama's executive actions on immigration if she is elected as the next Commander-in-Chief.

Bernie Sanders to Join Latino Leaders at NALEO Conference in Las Vegas

Democratic contender, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, will speak at next week's Latino leaders conference, joining Hillary Clinton at the event. Sen. Sanders has faced some backlash for not mentioning immigration and Latinos' plight in his campaign rhetoric.

2016 Presidential GOP Hopeful Rick Santorum Defends Sen. Mark Kirk's 'Ho' Remark, Says Boys Will be Boys

While many people found Sen. Mark Kirk's recent "bro with no ho" remark to be inappropriate and offensive, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum defended the controversial comment, saying "guys'll be guys."

Immigration Reform News: Senate Panel Blocks Legal Funding for Immigrant Children

President Obama's multi-million dollar request to grant legal aid to undocumented children who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border was shut down by a Republican-controlled Senate panel on Wednesday.

Immigrant Rights Advocates Call on Congress, ICE to Stop Lockup Quotas

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, one of three federal immigration groups within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), oversees the detention of hundreds of thousands of people charged with civil immigration violations, per year, but the detainment practices has been further criticized in a new report by immigrant rights advocates.

GOP Senator Jerry Moran Leads New Push to End Cuban Embargo

Republican Sen. Jerry Moran is continuing the push Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar started to end the Cuban embargo. On Thursday, Sen. Moran, with Sen. Angus King, introduced the Cuba Trade Act, a new bipartisan attempt to allow American trade with Cuba that will be more palatable to the Republican majority in Congress.

Immigration News Today: Mexican Government 'Regrets' Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signing Border Security Law

The Mexican government said it was disappointed with Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signing a new law strengthening border security.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Criticizes GOP Approach Towards Latinos

Speaking in front of Latino small business owners from all over the nation, Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized his party for not doing enough to appeal to Latinos, an important voting bloc in next year's elections.

Immigration Detention Update: Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Defends Detention Program

The immigration detention debate has heightened as more than 130 congressional lawmakers called for immigrant family detention to end, but U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson defended the program and its progress.

Senate Judicial Confirmation Hearing: Luis Felipe Restrepo Undergoes Nomination Hearing As Kara Farnandez Stoll Awaits Vote

Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo, currently serving for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, finally had his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday to potentially serve on U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, Kara Farnandez Stoll is still waiting for the Senate's confirmation vote, nearly seven months after President Barack Obama nominated both Latinos.

Dolores Huerta: Latinos Will Be The 2016 Election 'Deciders'; Analyzes GOP Candidates

"I believe the Latino community can be the 'deciders' and we saw that happen in the 2008 election and the 2012 election," said Huerta.

Immigration Lawyers Urge AILA to Rescind Cecilia Muñoz as Keynote Speaker Over Immigrant Rights Concerns

More than a dozen immigration law attorneys have requested the American Immigration Lawyers Association (ALIA) to rescind White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Muñoz's keynote speaker invitation.

GOP Nevada Governor Sandoval Will Not Seek Senate Bid; Joe Heck a Potential Candidate?

Nevada's Republican governor, Brian Sandoval, has announced he will not run for the Sen. Harry Reid's seat this coming election cycle. The governor will instead continue serving as the Nevada's chief executive.

Immigration News Today: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs 'Comprehensive' Border Security Legislation

From the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Regional Headquarters in Houston, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a "comprehensive" border security legislation, which will include the hires of 250 additional border troops.

Leticia Van de Putte Could Be San Antonio's First Latina Mayor After Runoff

Texas' second-largest city could soon be governed by a Latina if San Antonio's 1.4 million residents choose former state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte in a runoff election set for Saturday.

Wis. Lawmakers Repeal 48-Hour Wait for Gun Purchases, Critics Say This Will Allow People to Purchase Guns Impulsively

Lawmakers in Wisconsin's Republican-controlled legislature voted on Tuesday to repeal the state's 48-hour waiting period on handgun purchases. Gov. Scott Walker, a likely GOP contender for his party's 2016 White House nomination, plans to sign the bill, his office noted.
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