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US, Cuba Relations 2015: Latinos With High Income Support Lifting Cuban Embargo, Says Poll

U.S. Latinos were found to have mixed views on the Cuban embargo, but the difference in opinion could depend on an individual's income, according to a recent poll.

2016 Presidential Election: Republican Chris Christie 'Rapidly Losing Support' Thanks to Jeb Bush?

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush seems to have poached some prominent donors and power brokers from the home state of one of his chief rivals, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

White House Condemns Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Comments on Barack Obama Not 'Being Brought up' to Love America

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made a "horrible" statement when he claimed President Barack Obama does not love America, the White House said on Thursday.

Bill Clinton Quotes 2015: Former US President Apologizes to Mexico for Forcing Drug Cartels to Work on Mexican Land

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton apologized for drug cartel violence in Mexico because of America's war on drugs.

Immigration News 2015: Sen. Marco Rubio's DHS Funding, DACA, DAPA Stance Clarified Following Misinterpreted Remarks

Reports about Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, calling for Republicans to pass a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would implement President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has been clarified by the senator’s office.

Oklahoma Moves to Ban Advanced Place US History Class: Republican Rep. Dan Fisher Says Tax Dollars Shouldn't Pay for AP Course

Rep. Dan Fisher has proposed a bill that would ban the AP U.S. History course in his state and the bill has passed through a House committee. Though other Republicans want to do away for all AP courses, Fisher says his bill would only focus on the U.S. History course.

Immigration Executive Action Delay: Who Is Judge Andrew Hanen? What You Need to Know

Federal Judge Andrew Hanen this week delivered a temporary delay to President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs, which would affect approximately 4.9 million undocumented immigrants. Hanen’s judicial history, however, has resulted in mixed opinions even ahead of his decision on Feb. 16.

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers 2015: Nearly 8.8 Million Enrolled on HealthCare.Gov, Record-Breaking Final-Day Signups

The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces accrued 11.4 million enrollees, with the final day recording the most sign-ups than any previous open enrollment day.

Bill and Hillary Clinton 2016: Foundation of Potential Presidential Nominee Receives Large Donation From Amid Ties to Oil, Gas Industry

Bill and Hillary Clinton's nonprofit received hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Canadian government agency. Ottawa's Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Department in 2014 donated between $250,000 and $500,000 to the Clinton Foundation in an apparent attempt to promote the embattled Keystone XL project.

New York State Senator Tony Avella Aims to Ban the Sale of Machetes

A New York state senator has proposed legislation that would outlaw the sale of machetes in the state and sentence those in possession of the large knives with up to a year in jail.

Critics Mock President Barack Obama for Avoiding Islamic Terms While Discussing ISIS Amid White House Summit 2015

The terminology Barack Obama employs as the United States fights ISIS, al-Qaida and other Islamist militants has come under scrutiny as the president hosts a three-day White House summit on the fight against terrorism.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Nevada Moves Closer to Allowing Undocumented DREAMer Immigrants to Be Teachers During Shortages

The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants in Nevada with temporary legal status to obtain a teaching license.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.

Immigration Executive Action Delay: Women's Rights Groups Respond to Judge Hanen's Immigration Executive Action Delay Decision

The temporary injunction to delay the launch of President Obama's immigration executive action programs has not only impacted eligible undocumented immigrants, but it has also made an impact on women, and women's rights groups are not holding back their anger at the federal judge who delayed the programs.

Immigration Executive Order News: President Obama Disagrees with Judge Hanen's Temporary Injunction Ruling, Justice Department to Appeal

Following Judge Andrew Hanen’s temporary injunction ruling to pause President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs, the president addressed the delay to his immigration executive actions, saying he was confident his actions would eventually proceed despite the ruling.

Affordable Care Act & Health Insurance Plans: White House Says 11.4M Have Signed Up for Obamacare Coverage

The White House announced on Tuesday that about 11.4 million Americans have enrolled in private health insurance through Obamacare during its open enrollment period.

Immigration Executive Orders Update: Immigration Attorneys Discuss Executive Action Decision in Texas vs. U.S.

Immigrants' rights attorneys expect that the "extremist" and "unnecessary" temporary injunction issued on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions will be lifted.

Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Expands Campaign Staff for 2016 Presidential Election

Governor Scott Walker hired two new senior advisors as he sets up his Iowa office Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken two steps closer to running in the 2016 presidential election.

Obama Immigration Action: Politicians and Latino, Immigrant Rights Groups React to Immigration Executive Action Delay

Immigrants' rights groups are blasting Federal Judge Andrew Hanen's decision to issue a temporary block this week on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, specifically the president's two deferred action programs.

Death Penalty Pros and Cons: Utah Closer to Bringing Back Execution by Firing Squad Amid Debate Over State's Image

A vote on Friday in Utah's House of Representatives has brought execution by firing squad closer to reality. The bill now moves to the state senate, where it could pass and reinstate an execution method banned a decade ago.
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