Politics

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Odds: Potential GOP Candidate Visits Puerto Rico, Set to Speak at Latino Christian Conference

Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush is in Puerto Rico for a number of events with the commonwealth's Republican Party. He will also speak at the largert Latino Christian conference on Wednesday.

Democratic National Committee Names Pablo Manriquez as Director of Hispanic Media

As the 2016 presidential election season continues, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its new hire for the director of Hispanic media role.

Cuban Immigration Policies: Poll Reveals Floridians Want to End Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966

Public opinion is shifting on U.S. immigration policies that favor Cuban immigrants, worrying Cubans wanting to migrate to the U.S.

Presidential Candidates Opinions on Gay Marriage: Rubio Woos Gay Republicans While Staying in Favor of Conservative Christians

The GOP senator has distanced himself from his pro-gay remarks, claiming gay marriage is not a constitutional right.

Immigration Reform News: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Says Jeb Bush is the Best Potential Republican Candidate on Immigration [Watch]

According to long-time immigration activist and Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez, Jeb Bush would be the most progressive 'GOP presidential candidate on the issue of immigration reform.

Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza Identifies Economic Freedom, 2016 Election's Impact on Latinos

With the 2016 presidential election slowly gaining speed with candidates from major political parties announcing their bid, one organization has been engaging with the Latino community founded on principles of economic freedom.

Immigration News 2015: 'Historic Levels' of Agents for Border Security, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Says

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson provided a border security update, including the DHS' enforcement policies following President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions of 2014.

Same-Sex Marriage Hearing to Begin at Supreme Court Tuesday

The Supreme Court will hear the case on same-sex marriage on Tuesday. The Supreme Court will hear the case on same-sex marriage on Tuesday. As the hearing approaches, people continue to discuss the controversial topic.

'Jane the Virgin' Star Gina Rodriguez and Voto Latino President Maria Teresa Kumar Talk Diversity in Media, Uniting Latinos

The White House Correspondents Dinner weekend has concluded but not after Voto Latino hosted its seventh annual Diversity in Media reception gathering celebrities, newsmakers and members of the media in one room.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Clinton Foundation Admits to Making Mistakes in Tax Forms

The Clinton Foundation admits in a Statement Sunday that it has made mistakes in its tax forms. The Clinton Administration admitted in a statement Sunday that it has made mistakes in its tax forms.

Scott Walker's Far Right Immigration Stance Faces Young Republicans' Doubts

Scott Walker's recent hard-right on immigration reform met with resistance among young Republicans in Iowa.

Former Guantanamo Detainees Continue to Protest in Uruguay

A quartet of former Guantanamo Bay prisoners protested for a second day on Saturday. The four ex-detainees were demanding further assistance from the Uruguayan as well as the U.S. governments regarding their adaptation to living life in their new home.

Russia Looks for Allies in Latin America

Despite the fact that Russia’s commercial interests in Latin America have grown over the past decade, the fruits of a free flowing trade between Russia and the region has been overshadowed by the greater need for political allies.

White House Correspondents' Dinner 2015 Video: Celebrities, Sports Figures and Politicians Get Together to Joke and Socialize

This year, the dinner was hosted by comedienne Cecily Strong The White House Correspondents' Dinner is a chance for politicians, celebrities and sports figures to mix together in one venue.

Webinar Series Helping Latinas to "Step Into the Political Power," Improve the Number of Women in Politics

The newly launched webinar series created by VoteRunLead and LatinasRepresent has taken on the brave and worthy task of helping Latinas to "step into the political power."

Nevada Journalism School to Establish Spanish-Speaking News Coverage Ahead of 2016 Elections

The University of Nevada's Reynolds School of Journalism plans to use a $35,000 grant to establish a Spanish-language reporting team just in time for the 2016 presidential election race.

Immigration News 2015: Controversial Arizona Sheriff Apologizes for Ignoring 2011 Order to Stop Immigration Patrols

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- who has been at the center of controversy for his crackdown on immigrants in Maricopa County for several years -- issued an apology in court this week for ignoring a previous order to cease his immigration patrols during an investigation of the program.

Venezuelan Woman Who Threw Mango at President Maduro Gets a Place to Live

A Venezuelan woman who had the nerve to throw a mango with a message at President Nicolas Maduro has just had her wish for a room granted by the socialist leader.

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan Urges Congress to Pass Obama-Backed Trade Bill

Rep. Paul Ryan is calling on fellow Republicans in Congress to pass trade legislation backed by the Obama Administration that would help American companies conduct business overseas.

Immigration Reform News Today: Wages Declined As Immigration Population Increased in US, Says Congressional Report

The average U.S. income from the bottom 90 percent of tax filers have reportedly dropped as the immigration rate increased, according to a congressional report.