Politics

Julian Castro Defends Hillary Clinton From 'Witch Hunt' Over Emails

Secretary Julian Castro, who it has been suggested could be Hillary Clinton's running partner, came to the defense of the Democratic presidential candidate over the inquiry into her State Department emails.

Gay Marriage & the Supreme Court: Mike Huckabee Hints at Ignoring SCOTUS Decision on Marriage Equality

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said he would not support some of the Supreme Court's decisions, which hinted at his stance on same-sex marriage. The former governor told Fox News' Chris Wallace he would defy court rulings despite the principle of judicial review.

Are Immigrants to Blame for California's Water Crisis? The Facts Say Otherwise

Senior editor at The Atlantic and conservative pundit David Frum caused a mini-tweet storm late last week when he suggested that California's immigration population is at least partly to blame for California's epic drought and subsequent ongoing water crisis.

Spain Elections on Sunday May Bring Major Change

All over the Spain voters are participating in regional as well as municipal elections that have a good chance of shaking up the power of the main two main parties.

FARC Suspends Truce After Colombia Attacks

After 26 Farc fighters were killed in a Colombian air and ground offensive this past Thursday, the Marxist group has suspended a unilateral ceasefire which had been put in place since December 2014.

Venezuela's Currency Takes a Plunge

Venezuelans have been in a rush to unload their depreciating currency, and this has in turn led to a devastating drop in its value, leading the the troubled country closer to an outbreak of hyperinflation.

White House Says President Barack Obama Hopes to Visit Cuba

In addition to taking historic steps to normalize U.S. and Cuban relations, President Barack Obama may become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Havana in decades.

TPP Trade Deal: Senate Approves President Obama' Trade Negotiating Bill 'Fast Track'

President Barack Obama has moved one stepped closer to the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a massive trade deal currently being negotiated between the U.S. and 11 Latin American and Asian countries.

Possible Vice Presidential Candidate Julian Castro Remains Focused on Current Role

Secretary Julian Castro, serving as head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, could be the country's next vice president, making him the first Latino to take the position in the country's history. However, Sec. Castro does not seem so sure it will happen.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Sen. Marco Rubio Tells Gay Donor That Marriage is Between a Man and a Woman

2016 presidential candidate Marco Rubio reaffirmed his stance against same-sex marriage during a private fundraiser held in Washington on Wednesday.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Embassy Talks Stall Despite 'Highly Productive' Fourth Round

U.S. and Cuban government officials confirmed diplomatic talks regarding respective embassies have stalled following the fourth round of discussions between both countries.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Attention Shifts to Obama as Immigrant Family Detention Shutdown Calls Increase

Following the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ calls for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to end the immigrant family detention program, national organization have focused the concerns toward the White House.

2016 Election News: 'Aging rappers' Back Hillary Clinton's White House Bid

A number of musicians Politico dubbed "aging rappers" have endorsed Hillary Clinton in her 2016 White House run. 50 Cent and Waka Flocka Flama have been the latest rappers to support the former First Lady.

Joseph Morrissey & Myrna Pride Relationship: Former 57-Year-Old Virginia Delegate to Wed Former Teenage Receptionist

A 57-year-old former Virginia lawmaker on Thursday announced that he plans to marry the teenager whose stint as a receptionist in his legislative office ended in a sex scandal and jail sentence for the Democrat.

2016 Election: $26 Million in Undisclosed Payments Up Scrutiny for Hillary Clinton

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is facing additional scrutiny over as much as $26 million payments the Clinton Foundation received for speeches given by the former first lady, her husband, former President Bill Clinton, and the couple's daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

President Obama Defends Foreign Policy Strategy to Combat ISIS in Wake of ISIS Victory in Ramadi

In a recent interview, President Barack Obama continued to defend the U.S. strategy in defeating ISIS in the Middle East despite the fact that ISIS militants have expanded their territory and recently seized the Iraqi city of Ramadi.

California Senate Race 2016: Californians Still Undecided, Loretta Sanchez Not Voters' 1st Choice

While Californians have until June 2016 to select their U.S. Senate Democratic nominee, Attorney General Kamala Harris appeared to have a comfortable lead against Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif.

Women on 20s: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Argues to Feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill [Watch]

U.S. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez continued his push to feature a woman on the U.S. $20 bill while speaking on the House floor on Wednesday.

Sen. Rand Paul Argues Against NSA Surveillance for More than 10 Hours on the Senate Floor

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul grabbed headlines after he spent 10 and a half hours on the Senate floor on Wednesday arguing why Congress should put an end to the NSA surveillance program.

Immigration Reform Update: Honduran Immigrant, Latino Lawmakers Call Immigrant Detention 'Unconscionable'

Latino congressional lawmakers have again called for the end of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) immigrant family detention program.
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