Politics

'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.

Spain News: Former King Juan Carlos Allegedly Led Secret Life with German Aristocrat

According to a new book called “Final De Partida” (End Game) Juan Carlos,the ex-king of Spain, was leading a double life and having an affair with a German aristocrat for the last ten years of his reign.

Senate Confirms Loretta Lynch as Next U.S. Attorney General

After a long delay, the Senate finally voted to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. Attorney General, making her the first African American woman to fill the position.

President Obama Defends TPP Trade Deal Against Critics

President Obama has fired back at members of his own party who accuse him of supporting a massive trade deal that champions corporate interests and lobbyist groups.

White House Correspondents Dinner 2015: Joke Writers, Lawyers Prep Obama Speech for Controversial Dinner

The humorous, 1,000-plus word speech President Barack Obama is set to give at Saturday's traditional Correspondents Dinner is being prepared by numerous "Hollywood joke writers, White House lawyers and other advisors."

Jeb Bush 2016: Presidential Hopeful Says Mitt Romney Was Unable to Connect With Voters Or 'Send a Signal that He Cared'

As the struggle for the Republican nomination is beginning to heat up in an increasingly crowded field, the party's candidates are not holding back when it comes to criticising leaders of the last two election cycles.

2016 Presidential Election Polls: Marco Rubio Leads GOP Pack, Runs Best Against Hillary Clinton, New Poll

It is a good week for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., one of the confirmed Republican Party presidential candidates. New polling data has Rubio ahead against fellow GOP candidates and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Senate Cafeteria Workers and Janitors Went on Strike, Demanding $15 Minimum Wage

Almost 50 contracted workers from the U.S. Senate held a one-day strike on Wednesday, joining over 1,000 labor activists at a rally demanding President Obama and Congress to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors.

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez 'Thrilled' For Loretta Lynch Attorney General Confirmation, Talks Issues Affecting US Jobs

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez praised the Senate’s confirmation vote of Loretta Lynch and addressed the country’s labor issues ranging from wages, Obamacare and unions.
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