Politics

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.

Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings: Luis Restrepo Nomination Delay Leads to Backlog of Cases

The U.S. Senate’s delay to confirm President Barack Obama’s emergency judicial nominees has created backlogs of cases including juvenile immigration cases.

Republican Presidential Debate 2015: CNN, Fox News Unveil Debate Criteria, RNC Responds

Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.

Jeb Bush on Climate Change: Not 'Highest Priority,' Some Scientists 'Arrogant' on Debate

Based on Latino Decisions' polling data, Latinos have labeled climate change as a threat, but former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential Republican Party presidential nominee, the topic should not be the highest priority for the U.S.

Latino Donors Mull Support for Loretta Sanchez's Senate Campaign

Representative Loretta Sanchez, a California Democrat, is running for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the upper house; however, the Latina lawmaker could struggle to gather money to fund the upcoming Democratic primary battle against California attorney general Kamala Harris.

'Pawn Star's' Rick Harrison to Host Sen. Marco Rubio's Presidential Fundraiser in Nevada

Reality television star Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" is slated to host GOP presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio's birthday party fundraiser later on this month.

US, Cuba Relations: American, Cuban Government Officials Set for Fourth Round of Diplomatic Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials will host another round of diplomatic talks from Washington, D.C. on Thursday. As the U.S. State Department recognized, the latest talks will be the fourth round of discussions to reestablish diplomatic relations.

Immigration Reform News: Gov. Chris Christie Calls Pathway to Citizenship 'Extreme' Idea [Video]

Despite supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants a few years ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has flip flopped on the issue, declaring that he now stands against the idea of giving undocumented immigrants a path to legal status.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Racial Profiling Has Cost Maricopa County Taxpayers $51 Million

The controversial approach of America's self-declared "toughest sheriff" have cost taxpayers in Arizona's most populous county some $51 million in compliance and legal fees. Arpaio will run for reelection next year.

Hillary Clinton Hires DREAMer Lorella Praeli to Serve as Latino Outreach Director

In another show of support for the Latino community and to emphasize her intent to bring about immigration reform, Hillary Clinton's campaign has hired Lorella Praeli as the campaign's Latino outreach coordinator.

Republican More Optimistic About GOP Candidates: Poll

Republicans appear to be much more optimistic about the upcoming presidential race compared to the two previous campaign cycles. Pew Research Center data shows that the favorability of the Republican line up has increased while favorability among Democrats for their party has stagnated.

Immigration Reform Update: DAPA Deferred Action Program Creates Over 20,000 Jobs, Report Says

The Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program, created by President Barack Obama's immigration executive action in November 2014, could provide more than 20,000 new jobs, per year for the next decade.

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Supporters Proposal to Let DREAMers Enlist in the U.S. Military

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made another strong statement in support of immigrant rights.

2016 Presidential Candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill for Free Public College Tuition

Just weeks after launching his campaign in the 2016 presidential race, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders presented a free college tuition bill on Capitol Hill.

Philadelphia Mayoral Race Results 2015: Nelson Diaz Loses Chance to Become City's First Latino Mayor

Nelson Diaz encountered a major defeat in Philadelphia’s Democratic Party mayoral primary race as he received single-digit figures. A victory for Diaz would have gave him the window of opportunity to become the city’s first Latino mayor.
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