Politics

Civil Rights Leaders Launch Hunger Strike to Urge Loretta Lynch Confirmation

Restless civil rights activists are launching a hunger strike in effort to push Republicans to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. Attorney General.

Immigration Executive Lawsuit Update: Immigrant Rights Advocates to Rally at DACA, DAPA Court Hearing

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hold a hearing on President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions, and pro-immigration groups are set to make their voices heard.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign Staff: Amanda Renteria Officially Becomes National Political Director for Clinton Campaign

With Hillary Clinton officially on the presidential campaign trail, Amanda Renteria has been tapped as Clinton's national political director.

The National Council of La Raza, Advocacy Groups Support Rewrite of Elementary and Secondary Education Act

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation's chief Hispanic advocacy and political rights group, has voiced its support of an updated bipartisal draft that would renovate the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), benefitting English-language learners (ESL learners).

Election 2016: Latinos Differ on Hillary Clinton's, Marc Rubio's Immigration Records

Hillary Clinton is trying to secure votes from Hispanics, who will make up a key demographic in the 2016 White House race. It is also a demographic Marco Rubio, the newly announced GOP candidate, has been counting on.

Chris Christie Proposes 'Toxic' Cuts to Social Security, Medicare

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reappeared on the national stage on Wednesday when he proposed cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits even though significant changes to the entitlement programs "have long been considered toxic in U.S. politics."

Marco Rubio in Spanish: Senator Says DACA 'Would Need to End At Some Point' Under His Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio, who is hoping to be the Republican Party candidate for president, talked with Jorge Ramos on immigration reform, Cuba and marriage equality.

New Jersey Mayor Who Cut Predecessor's Salary to $21K Wants it Raised to $72K

The mayor of Rahway, New Jersey, is all in favor of belt-tightening - as long as it does not affect his own waistline.

Immigration Reform Update: Not Voting on Immigration Reform Will Be GOP's 'Biggest' Mistake, Says Rep. Gutierrez

Ahead of the court hearing about President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said not voting on comprehensive immigration reform will be the "biggest and most consequential political mistakes" for the Republican Party.

2016 Presidential Elections: San Antonio Attorney Jose H. Villareal Appointed as Hillary Clinton's Campaign Treasurer

Hillary Clinton has turned to a long time and trusted aide to help spearhead her second presidential campaign.

Immigration Reform News Today: Immigrant Integration Report Released by White House Task Force

The White House Task Force has released a new strategic action plan detailing a course of action geared towards improving immigrant and refugee integration in the U.S.

Washington D.C. No-Fly Zone: Small Aircraft Lands on Capitol Lawn, Prompts Street Closures [Watch]

Tiny aircraft that looks like a helicopter evades security and lands on Capitol lawn A small aircraft resembling a helicopter landed on the West Lawn of the U.

US, Cuba Relations: Latino Lawmakers Divided Over Cuba's Removal From State Sponsor of Terrorism

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list following the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State, but congressional lawmakers, particularly Latino legislators, have issued mixed responses to the decision.

Chilean President's Son Questioned in Bank Scandal

Sebastian Davalos, the 36-year old son of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, was questioned for four hours as a potential defendant in a multimillion-dollar real estate case involving his wife Natalia Compagno.

Cuba State Sponsor of Terrorism List: Barack Obama Writes Support to Remove Cuba From List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List. In a letter to Congress, Obama stated his administration has the intent to remove Cuba from the list.

Marco Rubio Presidency 2016: National Hispanic Organization Says Senator Can Win 2016 Race Without the Latino Vote

Following Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign launch in the 2016 presidential race, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) released a statement acknowledging him as the third Latino candidate to run for president, while noting that Latinos won't be swayed to vote for him simply because of his Hispanic heritage.

Gay-Marriage Opponents Brace for Supreme Court Ruling, Push Local Legislation

With the Supreme Court poised to hold a "historic hearing" on same-sex marriage later this month, opponents of such unions are aggressively pushing legislation on the state level to shield individuals who cite religious objections in denying services to gay couples.

Hillary Clinton Eats Incognito at Ohio Chipotle: Restaurant's Manager Thought 'She Just Was Another Lady'

Chipotle claims it is all about "integrity," but Hillary Clinton just added some "incognito" to the Mexican fast food chain's recipe. The newly announced presidential candidate managed to lunch at its Maumee, Ohio, location without anyone noticing.

Immigration Reform Update: AFL-CIO Supports Deferred Action Programs for Undocumented Workers

One of the largest unions in the country has supported President Barack Obama in implementing his immigration executive actions, citing undocumented workers need workplace protection.

Marco Rubio on Climate Change: Latino Electorate Views Climate Change As Threat, Contrasts With Rubio

U.S. Latinos have categorized climate change as a threat, but the issue could hurt Sen. Marco Rubio's, R-Fla., presidential bid and hopes to attract the Latino electorate.
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