Politics

Ted Cruz for President 2016: Cuban-American GOP Senator Confirms Presidential Bid

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, officially became the first person to run for the 2016 presidential election. Cruz, who was born in Canada through a Cuban father and American mother, confirmed his candidacy on Twitter shortly after 12 a.m. EST.

Which State Has The Highest Latino High School Graduation Rate? The Answer Might Surprise You

Texas currently holds the highest graduation rates for Black and Hispanic high school students in the United States.

Spain Austerity Measures: Thousands Gather to Protest Spain's Budget Cutbacks in Madrid

On the eve of a crucial regional election in southern Spain, thousands of protesters took to a “march for dignity” in the city of Madrid.

Brazil Petrobras Scandal Update: Prosecutors Seek Tougher Anti-Corruption Laws

The top federal prosecutor's office (known as PGR) sent Congress proposals to stiffen penalties for corruption to up to 25 years in prison

Herbicide Used in US Anti-Drug Programs in Colombia Linked with Cancer - Report

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reclassified the herbicide glyphosate, the world's most popular weed killer, as a carcinogen that poses a greater potential danger to industrial users than homeowners

Immigration Reform Update: GOP Attacking Obama Policy Through Tax Bill

By going through the tax system the GOP has figured out a way to undermine President Obama's executive order designed to protect the approximately 4 million undocumented U.S. immigrants from deportation.

Immigration News 2015: ICE Deports Iowa Pastor to Native Honduras on 16 Year-Old Conviction

An Iowa pastor was deported to his native country Honduras after hundreds of supporters across the country protested against his removal.

Puerto Rico Drops Ban on Gay Marriage

Cesar Miranda, the Justice Secretary of Puerto Rico made an announcement on Friday that the government will take no measures restricting marriage to a bond between a man and a woman.

43 Missing Students in Mexico: Human Rights Experts Distrust Mexican Government's Involvement, Calls for International Help

The unresolved disappearance of the 43 college students in Guerrero, Mexico, and the human rights violations in the country was a talking point during Amnesty International’s annual human rights meeting.

Immigration News Today: Immigration Customs Enforcement Announce New Custody Procedures; Immigrant Rights' Group Criticizes ICE

One of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) immigration agencies announced "enhanced" oversight and release procedures for custody determinations for immigrant detainees with criminal convictions.

Glenn Beck Radio: Conservative Talk Show Host Leaves Republican Party

Conservative talk show host Glenn Beck is no longer a member of the Republican Party, he said on his radio show Wednesday. "I've made my decision - I'm out," the 51-year-old commentator announced.

Online Political Campaign: Rand Paul, Jeb Bush Use Meerkat to Stream Events

Republican presidential hopefuls Rand Paul and Jeb Bush both made a point of taking their campaigns to the technological cutting edge this week when they used the iOS video-streaming app Meerkat to broadcast their appearances.

Immigration Executive Actions News: Judge Asks If He Can Trust Obama During Latest Lawsuit Hearing

A "visibly annoyed" U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen said he would sanction the U.S. Department of Justice if information regarding President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions proved false.

Joaquin Castro, Second-Generation Mexican-American, Named Democratic Chief Deputy Whip

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has climbed higher in the Democratic Party ranks as the second-generation Mexican-American lawmaker was named Thursday as the new chief deputy whip of the Democratic Party for the 114th Congress.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Congressional Lawmakers to Promote Obama Executive Actions Through DACA, DAPA Workshop

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., and Rep. Luis Gutiérrez. D-Ill., will host a forum this weekend to discuss President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions despite the temporary injunction blocking the deferred action programs' implementation.

White House Car Crash: Secret Service Destroyed Tapes Showing Car Crash

The Secret Service destroyed surveillance video showing an incident in which two of its members allegedly drove a government car into White House security barricades after drinking at a late-night party.

Venezuela News 2015: Latin American Leaders Offer Support to Venezuela Over Issues with US

At an emergency summit meeting on Tuesday, Latin American left-wing leaders urged the U.S. to repeal an executive order which declared Venezuela to be a threat to the national security of the US.

2016 Presidential Polls: Hillary Clinton's Favorability Rating Higher Than GOP Presidential Field

While no one has thrown their hat into the 2016 presidential race, new numbers show that presumptive Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton appears to have the highest favorable rating against all potential GOP candidates despite controversy regarding her U.S. State Department emails.

Puerto Rico News: Attorney Alexandra Lugaro Runs as Independent for Governor in 2016 Elections

The young attorney hopes to become governor of the island territory, bringing a change to the current political structure. She promises economic reform and prosperity as well as a more progressive shift for Puerto Rico.

Immigration Reform News Today: Trillion Dollar GDP Loss If All Undocumented Immigrants Removed from US, Study Shows

Deporting 11.2 million undocumented immigrants from the U.S. has been found to be "fiscally and economically costly," according to a new study.
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