Politics

US-Cuba Relations Today: Florida Lawmakers Seek to Stop Renewed US, Cuba Relations, Propose Ban on Cuba Consulate in Sunshine State

While the U.S. State Department continue to renew diplomatic relations with Cuban government officials, Florida's House of Representatives are seeking to rebuke the Obama administration's efforts.

Immigration Executive Order Lawsuit: White House Gives Judge Andrew Hanen Deadline to Lift Injunction

The White House informed a federal court judge to lift a temporary injunction blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs or the administration will file an appeal.

Mexico News 2015: British Prime Minister Cameron, President Enrique Pena Nieto to Discuss Human Rights in Mexico

When England’s Prime Minister David Cameron meets next with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, he will "raise concerns" about human rights and discuss Mexico's judicial system.

Obamacare Website, Facts, & Laws: Will Anthony Kennedy Vote in Favor of Obama Administration?

If the U.S. Supreme Court had followed Anthony Kennedy's lead three years ago, Obamacare's individual mandate would have been history - and with it the president's ambitious health care reform. But this time, things could be different.

Voto Latino Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Latino Millennials, Names VL Innovators Challenge Winners

Although Voto Latino is in its 11th year, the nonprofit celebrated its 10-year anniversary Wednesday and showcased Latino innovators in technology.

Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons: Republicans Fail to Override Obama's Veto, Plan to Attach Keystone Legislation to New Bill

The U.S. Senate failed on Wednesday to muster up enough votes to override President Barack Obama's veto of a bill that would have authorized the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Obama Approval Rating Today: Poll Results Show Opposition to Immigration Executive Actions, Support for Ground Troops Against ISIS

A majority of Americans believe President Barack Obama loves America but support for his immigration executive actions are not positive.

Ben Carson Quotes: Presidential Hopeful Believes Being Gay is Choice, Says Prison Supports His Views [Watch]

The conservative doctor and potential 2016 presidential candidate Ben Carson has made new comments regarding homosexuality, calling it a choice.

General Petraeus Cheating & Mistress Update: Former Head of CIA Admits Sharing Classified Data With Mistress, Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor

Former CIA director David Petraeus on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count after admitting that he given highly classified information to his mistress and lied about it to the federal investigators. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors had agreed not to charge the retired four-star Army general with more serious crimes.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama, Latino Lawmakers Praise DHS Funding Bill's Passage

President Obama and congressional lawmakers are praising Congress after they finally passed legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2015 fiscal quarter, expiring Sept. 30, the bill to have no adverse affect on the president's immigration executive actions despite conservative lawmakers' efforts to block its implementation.

Marijuana Legalization Popular Among Millennials, Including Republican Youth, As Millennial Demographic Set Hit 81.1 Million By 2036

Support for legalizing marijuana has increased over the years but most notably among Republican millennials. Legalizing marijuana is significantly more popular among millennials, regardless of political affiliation, but older age groups steadily show opposition to the concept.

Immigration Executive Order News: House GOP Passes 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill, No Impact on Executive Actions

The House of Representatives passed a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September that contains no written language affecting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

President Obama to Visit South Carolina for First Time, Will Attend Youth Rally at Benedict College

On Friday, the president will visit South Carolina for the first time since he won the primary run. Though some GOP members have politicized the visit, Democrats are happy the president is finally visiting.

Netanyahu Speech in Congress: Israel Prime Minister Defends Barack Obama, Denounces Iran Nuclear Program

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday morning despite concerns from the White House and the absence of dozens of Democrats.

Obamacare Update: President Obama Not Preparing Backup Plan If Supreme Court Rules Against Federal Tax Subsidies

President Barack Obama revealed he does not anticipate the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that would eliminate health coverage for millions of Americans.

Jeb Bush 2016: Former Florida Governor Says Members of His Family Are Different, Wants Immigrants to 'Come out of the Shadows'

Analysts have long noted that Jeb Bush's last name may prove a liability when it comes to the Republican presidential hopeful's shots at the White House, and the former Florida governor is taking the issue head-on.

Senator Barbara Mikulski News: Longest Serving Woman in Congress to Retire in 2017

Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will not run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate in 2016, her office announced on Monday. The 78-year-old Democrat said her decision came down to how the demands of another campaign would have affected her ability to work on behalf of her constituents.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Used Private Email Account for State Department Business; Spokesman Argues Clinton's Approach Is Legal

Hillary Clinton did not have an official e-mail address when during her four years as secretary of State and used a private account to conduct government business. The practice appears to have been in violation of the Federal Records Act, which requires that official correspondence be retained.

Sen. Marco Rubio Says it is a 'Badge of Honor' to be Banned From Venezuela by Nicolas Maduro

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio announced that he is honored to be part of a long list of U.S diplomats and lawmakers who have been officially banned from traveling to Venezuela by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

TURNOUT: Immigrant Rights Activist Dulce Matuz Sheds Light on Immigration Policies, Latino Youth Engagement

Dulce Matuz came to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant from Hermosillo, Mexico, more than a decade ago. While personally experiencing setbacks due to the Grand Canyon State’s lawmakers, she found that engagements with the youth can still necessary reforms.
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