Politics

President Barack Obama Proposes Combinging Agriculture Department and FDA to Create New Food Regulation Agency

On the heels of outbreaks of illness and contamination linked to chicken, eggs and cantaloupe, President Barack Obama is advocating for the creation of a new federal agency that would be entrusted with keeping the nation's food supply safe.

US Vice President Joe Biden Reps Says Accusations by President Nicolas Maduro Are Meant to Distract From Venezuela Problems

The United States has dismissed recent allegations by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro that accuse U.S. Vice President Joe Biden of conspiring to overthrow his government as "patently false" and a ploy to distract attention away from Maduro's abuse of power.

Immigration Executive Action Details: Senate Democrats to Block Homeland Security Funding Bill Affecting DACA's Future

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which includes amendments that would block President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Calls for Sending Troops to Fight ISIS: South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Suggests Sending 10K Soldiers

In an interview, Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham proposed that the U.S. send thousands of troops to win the fight against Islamic extremist group ISIS. Now, presidential hopeful Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has expressed the same sentiment.

Iowa Caucus 2016 Presidential Election Polls: Scott Walker, Hillary Clinton Take Iowa Leads Among Likely Caucus Attendees

Hillary Clinton continues to dominate polls as the potential Democratic presidential candidate, but it is Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker who may surprise the Republican presidential candidate race.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Advisers Split on When Democrat Should Announce Run for President

Even though Hillary Clinton hasn't officially said she will run for president in 2016, for many observers her announcement is just a matter of time. When exactly the presumed Democratic frontrunner should formalize her ambitions has caused debate among her advisers.

Cuba News: Cuban-American Politicians, Florida Legislators Seek Law Reform, Stricter Immigration Laws for Immigrants From Cuba

Cuban-American politicians and local officials in Florida are calling for reconsideration of the 1966 American policy giving Cubans broader protections than other immigrants arriving in the United States receive.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond California News: Barack Obama and Potential 2016 Presidential Nominee New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Talk Vaccines

President Obama and White House hopeful Chris Christie on Monday both weighed in on the vaccination debate that has flared up after a recent measles outbreak.

Congress Unlikely to Pass Obama Fiscal Year 2016 Budget: Republican Party Members, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Attack Plan

President Barack Obama seemed to take a cue from psychological pricing on Monday when he sent Congress a $3.99 trillion budget that is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled branch. The proposal calls for new tax credits for education, child care, paid leave and infrastructure. It would also result in tax hikes resulting from the closure of loopholes.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

President Barack Obama Lays Out Nearly $4 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2016 to Congress to Help 'Hard-Working Families'

President Barack Obama is set to send Congress a nearly $4 trillion budget plan for the 2016 fiscal year on Monday which aims to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure and provide aid for the middle-class by raising taxes on wealthier Americans and billion dollar corporations.

Mexican Drug War: Blogger Anonymously Reports on Mexico Cartels's Roadblocks, Abductions & Shootouts

Mexican journalists face the very real threat of death from drug cartels who do not wish to be reported on. This, coupled with a lack of faith in what increasingly appears to be a corrupt police force, has led one citizen of Tamaulipas, one of Mexico’s most violent states, to take up the mantle of the media and start reporting on all drug related activity.

Affordable Care Act Summary: Millennial Uninsured Rate Significantly Drops Since Obamacare Implementation; 4.5 Million Young Adults Gained Coverage Since 2010

Citing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the White House stated the rate of uninsured youths declined by more than 40 percent.

Alberto Nisman Death: Argentine Foreign Minister Denies Nisman's Claims That He Was Involved in Iran Cover up

One of the people that Nisman claimed was involved in a cover-up, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, is defending himself against the accusation.

Chris Christie News 2015: NJ Governor's Support of the Cowboys Resulted in Leaked Video of Him Falling Off Chair [Watch]

Nevertheless, it was Christie's cheering for the Dallas Cowboys that irritated a local sports radio host in Philadelphia so much that he sought retribution against the Republican governor by leaking an embarrassing video clip of him.

New Vatican Outreach Program Aimed at Women Met With Criticism

A new Vatican outreach initiative put forth with the intention of listening to women has been met with hostility.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rep. Carlos Curbelo Launches 'What A Country!' PAC, Supports Republicans For Immigration Reform

Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., launched a political action committee (PAC) to raise funds for Republicans seeking immigration reform.

California Latinos Delay Supporting Kamala Harris's US Senate Run As They Hope Antonio Villaraigosa Enters Race

It appears many are waiting to see if former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will enter the race.
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