Politics

Senator Ted Cruz Apologizes for Biden Joke

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Wednesday apologized for the timing of a joke he made on the campaign trail at the expense of Vice President Joe Biden, whose son Beau had died on Saturday.

Immigration Lawsuit Update: Immigrant Rights Group Appeals to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Latina Wife to Stop DACA, DAPA Lawsuit

Immigrant rights advocates are reaching out to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Latina wife to help end his lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State's Poll Numbers Drop to Lowest Point in 14 Years

Despite being the leading Democratic contender in the 2016 presidential race, Hillary Clinton's favorability ratings have slipped to its lowest point in 14 years.

Lawyer Defending Guatemalan ex-Dictator Efrain Rios Montt Shot Dead

Francisco Palomo, the lawyer representing former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt against charges of genocide has been shot dead.

2016 Presidential GOP Hopeful Rick Santorum Says Pope Francis Should Leave Climate Change to Scientists

GOP Presidential candidate Rick Santorum might want to try taking his own advice the next time he tries to put The Pope in check.

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings: Luis Restrepo Nomination Hearing Scheduled Next Week After Months of Delay

The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has scheduled a hearing on the nomination of Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo for the Third Circuit Court after several months of delays.

2016 Presidential Race: Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Kicks Off Second Presidential Run, Faces Criticism from Texas Democrats [Watch]

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his second campaign run for the White House on Thursday, touting his record as the longest serving governor in the Lone Star state along with his service in the U.S. military.

Jeb Bush to Announce 2016 Presidential Campaign on June 15 in Florida

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced he will make an announcement on June 15, and the common assumption is it will be his official presidential campaign declaration.

Puerto Rico Economy 2015: Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Signs Tax Increase; More Tax Hikes Coming

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a legislation increasing the commonwealth's sales tax increase to double-digit figures.

Hillary Clinton to Speak at Latino Leaders Conference

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's top presidential contender, will return to Nevada later in June to give a speech at a large conference of Latino political leaders. She continues to be a favorite among Latinos and continues to push for the community's backing.

2016 Presidential Election Polls: Sen. Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton Preferred Presidential Candidate Among College Graduates: Poll

Republican and Republican-leaning independent college-graduate registered voters prefer Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as their preferred GOP presidential candidate.

Marco Rubio on Cuba Relations: Senator Lists Concerns For Ongoing Diplomatic Talks as House GOP Provision Bans US Embassy Funds

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., still has concerns about the Obama administration normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba, and wrote a letter to the U.S. State Department on prioritizing specific topics when having talks with the island.

Poll: Hillary Clinton Slipping in Recent Survey, Losing Democratic Support

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is facing what Politico called some "troubling" poll numbers, even though the publication admitted it is still early in the race.

US Treasury Department Designates Peru's Shining Path as Drug Traffickers, Enacts Sanctions

The United States treasury department has released a statement on Monday in which they have officially designated the Peruvian Maoist rebel group Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) as a "significant foreign narcotics trafficker."

2016 Presidential Race: Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee to Announce Run for President

Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee will announce he is running in the 2016 presidential election on Wednesday.

California Senate Approves Bill Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access to Healthcare

California's state senate has approved a law allowing undocumented immigrants to gain access to the state's healthcare exchange and Medicaid benefits. The bill was introduced last year and passed with some Republican support.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal to Announce Presidential Campaign on June 24

Later this month, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is expected to join the growing list of Republican candidates running in the 2016 presidential nomination.

Immigration News Today: Newark Launches Largest Municipal ID Program in New Jersey

Newark became the largest city in New Jersey to launch a municipal identification program for residents regardless of immigration status and gender identity.

Sen. Bob Menendez Releases Corporate Diversity Survey, Says Latinos 'Grossly Underrepresented'

In an effort to expand diversity, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., released his report about corporate America's diversity. "We all deserve a seat at the table," wrote Menendez.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rick Scott Criticizes President Obama on Immigration As GOP Competes for Latino Vote

The Republican Party has started its push to gain some Latino voters ahead of next year's presidential elections. Though the candidates continue tossing their hats into the ring, the party has begun to push back on immigration and one candidate, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has the record to back the party's new focus.
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