Politics

Ex Guatemalan Vice President Has Her Bank Accounts Frozen

On Friday a Guatemalan court froze the bank accounts tied to former Vice President Roxana Baldetti. The inaccessible money totals around $850,000.

US Vice President’s Son, Beau Biden, Dead at 46

Beau Biden, son of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, has died at the age of 46 following a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Immigrant Entrepreneurs, Especially Latinos, Are Fueling the US Startup Economy

A new study published late last week shows that immigrants are driving the startup economy in the U.S. -- along with showing a boom in immigrant Latino entrepreneurs starting new businesses.

2016 Presidential Race: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Vows to 'Force the Expiration' of the Patriot Act

Republican presidential hopeful Rand Paul is gearing up for a major fight against the U.S. Patriot Act this Sunday.

Presidential Candidates 2016: Pataki’s Entry Adds Another Moderate, but Contested, Voice on Immigration Reform to GOP Primary Race

After announcing his bid in the 2016 presidential race, former New York Gov. George Pataki tried to appeal to young Hispanic voters by making an appearance on Fusion earlier this week.

Officials Say Former House Speaker Dennis Paid 1.7M in Hush Money Allegedly to Hide Sex Abuse

Former GOP House Speaker Dennis Hastert was indicted by federal prosecutors on Thursday for allegedly concealing large cash withdrawals in order to keep "prior misconduct" secret, and then lying about it to the FBI.

Immigration Reform Lawsuit: Obama, Justice Department Will Not Issue Appeal to Supreme Court

Following a setback by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to not lift a temporary injunction on President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it will not execute an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Immigration News Today: Nebraska Overrides Governor's Veto, Allows DREAMers to Obtain Driver's Licenses

Nebraskan Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are now allowed to apply for the state's driver's license despite the governor's opposition.

2016 Presidential Election Odds: Hillary Clinton 'Not Honest' But Easily Trounces GOP Hopefuls

Although voters reportedly have mixed opinions toward former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, she is still the preferred presidential candidate against any Republican Party hopeful.

Barack Obama Job Approval Rating 2015: President Enjoying Higher Approval Rating Than Congress

Congress' approval continues to titter below 20 percent; however, President Obama has seen a continue growth over the last few months and weeks. The president continues to enjoy a higher approval rating than Congress.

Bridge Report Spotlights, Criticizes Koch Brothers' Latino Outreach With Libre Initiative; Libre's Daniel Garza Responds

The Koch brothers' potential influence on the Latino community has been criticized by liberal organizations. One organization with connections with the Kochs is Libre Initiative, which was the focus of a critical report by the Bridge Project, a group "dedicated to opposing the conservative movement’s extreme ideology and exposing its dishonest tactics."

Supreme Court to Hear 'One-Person, One-Vote' State Legislature Redistricting Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments that may affect Latino voter engagement from Texas. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case on whether states should not count individuals eligible to vote or the general population when drawing electoral districts.

Immigration News Today: 136 House Democrats Pen Letter to DHS Secretary to End Family Detention

After voicing their concerns about immigrant family detention, House of Representatives Democrats have written a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on the issue.

Death Penalty Debate: Nebraska Lawmakers Outlaw Capital Punishment in Landmark Override Vote

After a two and a half hour debate, Nebraska legislatures passed an historic bill on Wednesday, becoming the first conservative state to outlaw the death penalty since 1973. Lawmakers overrode the governor's veto.

2016 Presidential Race: Former New York Gov. George Pataki Announces White House Run

Former New York Gov. George Pataki has cast his bid in the growing list of Republican candidates running in the 2016 presidential nomination.

2016 Presidential Race: Rick Santorum Launches Bid for the White House

Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum officially launched his second run for the White House on Wednesday.

Freedom Watch Suing Hillary Clinton's Clinton Foundation for Corruption, Racketeering Over State Department Emails

A Florida court hit the Clinton Foundation with a racketeering lawsuit to seize the private server that holds emails between Hillary Clinton and her aides during the time she served as secretary of state, according to the Washington Examiner.

Jeb Bush Backed Path to Citizenship in 2009

A recent report reveals Republican presidential hopeful and brother of former president George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, backed a path to legalized citizenship for undocumented immigrants in 2009.

Marco Rubio Says Christianity Is in 'Clear, Present Danger' Because of Marriage Equality

Sen. Marco Rubio, one of the Republican presidential hopefuls for 2016, continues to emphasize his stance against same-sex marriage and as defender of Christianity in an attempt to woo his party's conservative religious base.

Bernie Sanders on the Issues: 2016 Presidential Candidate Officially Launches Campaign

Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, announced he would run for president on the Democratic ticket. He gave a rousing speech to thousands of supporters in Burlington, outlining his plans for the U.S.
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