Politics

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Is a Presidential Candidate Frontrunner on Twitter With 2.7M Followers

Hillary Clinton is not only the undisputed (if undeclared) frontrunner among Democrats in the 2016 White House race, but the former secretary of state also handily beats her competitors - in her own party and the GOP - when it comes to Twitter followers.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Immigration Reform News Update 2015: Democrats Threaten to Block Action DHS Bill

Senate Democrats threatened Thursday to block action on the Department of Homeland Security bill funding until House Republicans act on provisions that would reverse President Barack Obama's key immigration policies, according to the Associated Press.

Why The FCC's Redefinition of Broadband Is Huge

On Thursday, January 29, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted three to two to change the official definition of "broadband Internet." It's more than just semantics -- it's huge.

Britney Spears Gossip: Las Vegas Performer and Boyfriend Charlie Ebersol to Work With Michelle Obama on Veteran Advocacy Initiative

Britney Spears new boyfriend is openly hanging out with another woman. Britney Spears new boyfriend is openly hanging out with another woman. People Magazine reports Charlie Ebersol spent his Friday morning in the company of First Lady Michelle Obama launching the 6 Certified initiative and discussing the overall depiction of veterans through the lense of news and entertainment.

Mitt Romney for President 2016: Florida Governor Jeb Bush Calls Republican a 'Patriot' Following Presidential Run Decision

Mitt Romney announced Friday that he will not run for president in 2016, according to the Associated Press.

US Environmental Issues 2015: Senate Praised for Vote Passing Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

The Senate voted Thursday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline in spite of President Barack Obama's threat to veto the controversial bill. Nine Democrats joined the entire Republican caucus to pass the bill in a 62-36 vote. Now, it's up to the House and Senate to finalize one version of the bill before sending to the president's desk.

Immigration News 2015: US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Announces Lowest Number of Undocumented Immigrants Caught at Border in Decades

The number of detentions for undocumented migrants attempting to cross over the southern U.S. border dropped to its lowest level in more than four decades last year.

Mike Huckabee 2016: Fox News Channel Host Megyn Kelly Informs Former Arkansas Governor That Women Have Premarital Sex on 'The Kelly File' TV Show [Watch]

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is taking exception with network colleague and Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's recent assertion that the women of New York City to be "trashy."

Obamacare Second Open Enrollment Deadline Update: Week 10 Enrollment Sees Declines, Including Spanish-Language Services

The federal health insurance marketplace, Healthcare.gov, saw a decline in plan selections during its 10th week of the second open enrollment period.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Raul Castro Wants Guantanamo Bay Back If Normalized Diplomatic Relations Continue

Cuba President Raul Castro Wednesday addressed Latin American leaders and revealed relations with the U.S. have not normalized despite developments to renew diplomatic relations.

Mitt Romney 2016 Election: Potential GOP Presidential Candidate Admits Lessons Learned from 2012 Bid

As a prepares for a potential third run for the White House, Mitt Romney on Wednesday told students at Mississippi State University what lessons he learned from his loss to President Obama.

Marco Rubio Wants Expanded, Permanent US Surveillance; Rep. Jared Polis Calls For 24-Hour Surveillance on Rubio

A House of Representatives Democrat wants Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., under 24-hour surveillance after the Florida Senator called for a permanent extension of the U.S. surveillance program.

Immigration Executive Actions Plan: US Immigration Agents Instructed to Identify Detained Undocumented Immigrants' Deferred Action Eligibility

Under President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, U.S. immigration agents have been instructed to ask apprehended undocumented immigrants if they might qualify for his deferred action programs.

Hezbollah Kills Israel Soldiers Near Lebanon: Spain UN Peacekeeper Killed in Battle

A U.N. peacekeeper from Spain was killed Wednesday, along with two Israeli soldiers in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel that took place in southern Lebanon.

Republican and Democrat Senators Introduce Bill Allowing US Citizens to Travel, Bank in Cuba

Senators will introduce legislation on Thursday ending restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba. Senators will introduce legislation on Thursday ending restrictions on U.

California Mayor Gary Phillips Tries to Close Boyd Memorial Park to 'Drive Away' Homeless Who 'Have Their Methamphetamine'

Arguing that many of the homeless people in his city have no interest in improving their lot in life, San Rafael, California Mayor Gary Phillips has moved to close a city park where many of the most downtrodden have been residing. In moving to close Boyd Memorial Park for at least a month, Phillips readily admits his long-term goal is "to drive away the homeless population" that has come to call the area home.

Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Iran Report: Jewish in Argentina Skip Holocaust Remembrance Day 2015 in Protest of Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

A week after the mysterious death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman, a man who was investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, Jewish groups in Argentina have decided to boycott the government's Holocaust commemorations.

2 Chainz for Mayor: 'Dresser' Rapper Plans to Run in College Park, Georgia Election; Current Incumbent Jack Longino Responds

After topping the charts with hits like "Birthday Song" and "No Lie," 2 Chainz has announced that he now aspires to run for political office.
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