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Rick Perry Interview: Former Texas Governor Promises 2016 Presidiential Campaign 'Announcement' by June Amid Felony Charges

Former Texas governor and potential 2016 GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry appears headed for trial on abuse of power charges after a judge refused to drop charges against him on constitutional grounds.

Immigration Executive Action News: Boehner Suggests Lawsuit Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

By Paola Hernández
Speaker of the House John Boehner announced plans to sue President Barack Obama on his Nov. 20 immigration executive actions.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Wants To 'Politely Ask' Unwelcomed Undocumented Immigrants to Leave US

By Paola Hernández
Potential Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has come under fire for recent remarks he made about undocumented immigrants in the U.S, saying the nation should ask 40 percent of its undocumented immigrant population to "politely leave" the country.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates Poll: Hillary Clinton Gets Double-Digit Advantage Against Gov. Chris Christie Among New Jersey Residents

By Paola Hernández
Fellow Garden State residents have viewed a potential presidential bid by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as “unpopular.”

University Tuition Prices: President Barack Obama Drops Tax 529 College Savings Plans Proposal Because It's a 'Distraction'

By Paola Hernández
After facing tough criticism from middle class parents, Republicans and top Democrats, President Barack Obama decided to scrap his proposal to start taxing college savings accounts known as 529 plans.

Obamacare Second Open Enrollment Deadline Update: 9.5 Million People Enrolled on Federal, State-Based Insurance Platforms

By Paola Hernández
With less than three weeks before the second open enrollment period of the Health Insurance Marketplace concludes, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revealed 2.5 million enrollees are mostly millennials.

Sarah Palin Attacks 'The O'Reilly Factor' Host Bill O'Reilly and Fox News Channel for Mocking Her Chances at the 2016 Presidential Election on 'Hannity' [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
Sarah Palin is warring with members of the news media again. Only this time, she's taking aim at colleague Bill O'Reilly and her Fox News employer.

Sheldon Silver Corruption Case: Speaker to Resign From New York State Assembly Office, Joseph Morelle to Fill In

By Paola Hernández
New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced on Tuesday night that he will resign from his speaker position.

FCC vs ISPs: Upcoming Net Neutrality Vote a Moment of Truth, or Just the Beginning of Another Fight?

By Paola Hernández
About one month from now on February 26, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on new Open Internet rules that govern Internet Service Providers. But what looks like the moment of truth for Net Neutrality debate may be just the beginning of more quarrelling between ISPs and the FCC.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Update: Nevada Joins Opposition Despite Growing Latino Population

By Paola Hernández
Two more states have joined a multi-state coalition to sue President Barack Obama's latest immigration executive actions.

Fidel Castro on US, Cuba Policy: Distrust with US Still Exists, No Involvement in Renewed Diplomatic Relations

By Paola Hernández
More than a month after U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro announced the renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has finally commented on the developments.

Caribbean Energy Summit 2015: US Announce Investments in Energy Security for Caribbean Countries During First-Ever DC Summit

By Paola Hernández
The Obama administration recently hosted the first Caribbean Energy Security Summit to support the region's improved governance, access to finance and increased donor coordination for the energy sector.

Gallup Poll: Approval Rating for US President Barack Obama Reaches Highest Percent Since June 2013 Thanks to Immigration, Economy

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's approval ratings hit a 19-month high just days after he delivered his State of the Union speech on Jan. 19.

Chris Christie 2016 News: Governor Launches Leadership Matters for America PAC, Denies Being 'Too New Jersey' at Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Chris Christie is one step closer to making his White House run official: The New Jersey governor has launched a political action committee that will allow him to build a political team and raise money ahead of the 2016 primary season.

TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

By Paola Hernández
In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Immigration Reform News Update: Rep. Steve King Defends 'Deportable' Term, Undocumented Immigrant Youths Removed from Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a staunch opponent of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has defended his use of the term "deportable" towards an undocumented immigrant who was a guest at the State of the Union.

Presidential Debate 2016: Republican Hopefuls Hold 'Conversation' in GOP Primary Preview

By Paola Hernández
Three senators seen as top contenders for the 2016 Republican ticket on Sunday flocked to a "conversation" hosted by the Koch brothers' Freedom Partners that offered "a preview of the GOP primary debates that begin in August."

Dropkick Murphy's Tells Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker They 'Hate' Him After He Uses 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston'

By Paola Hernández
Celtic rock band the Dropkick Murphys do not like Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. In fact, they "hate him" and want him to stop using their songs as his opening music.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: ICE, Homeland Security Investigations Host First Anti-Human Trafficking Seminar for Mexico Law Enforcement

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its immigration agency hosted an anti-human trafficking seminar in Mexico with dozens of representatives from the country plagued with reoccurring drug, kidnapping and gun violence.

2016 Presidential Election Republican Candidates: Koch Brothers Political Retreat Draws Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz & More [Pics]

By Paola Hernández
Charles and David Koch control Koch Industries, the second largest privately owned company in the U.S. In 2013, the company had revenues of $115 billion.
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