Politics

Poll: 60% of Americans Support President Obama in Decision to Restore Diplomatic Ties With Cuba

On the historically controversial topic of United States-Cuban relations, a poll released Tuesday revealed that 60 percent of the American public say that they approve of President Barack Obama’s recent decision to restore diplomatic ties with the island nation.

State of the Union 2015 Address: 5 Things To Expect From President Obama's Speech

President Barack Obama has a busy agenda to address for his upcoming State of the Union address Tuesday with issues affecting all age groups, notably millennials.

43 Missing Mexico Students: Guerreros Unidos Gang Member Arrested Over Mass Murder

Mexican police have arrested last Friday a member of a criminal drug gang linked with the murder of 43 student teachers in the southern city of Iguala last September

Texas Senator Ted Cruz Talks 2016 Presidential Election, Says Republican Party Doesn't Need a 'Moderate' Candidate

Ted Cruz runs little risk of being called a "moderate Republican," and that is a good thing as far as he is concerned. The Texas senator believes that the GOP needs to stir away from the political center and pick a staunch conservative for its 2016 White House bid.

Chicago Boy Who Asked Santa for Safety for Christmas 2014 to Be Guest at President Barack Obama's State of the Union 2015 Address

A Chicago teenager who penned a heartfelt letter to Santa pleading, "I just wanna be safe" and drew a personal response from U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to be on the House floor Tuesday night to hear the president's much anticipated State of the Union address.

Obama's Tax Proposal Review: State of the Union Tax Reform Proposal for 'Simpler, Fairer' Tax Code, Benefit Middle Class

President Barack Obama will propose a new tax plan during Tuesday's State of the Union address aimed at simplifying the current tax code for individuals and eliminating loopholes for the benefit of the middle class.

Drive-By Shooting Takes Place Outside of Delaware Home of Vice President Joe Bide, Wife Dr. Jill Biden

Secret Service officials say that a speeding vehicle drove by Vice President Joe Biden's residence in Delaware Saturday night and fired multiple gun shots, although no one was hurt.

2016 Presidential Election: Mitt Romney Gives Presidential Run 'Serious Consideration,' Says 'Conservative Principles' Needed Post-Obama

Although Mitt Romney has adamantly denied wanting to make a third attempt at running for president, the former Massachusetts governor gave more signals he is giving the 2016 presidential race "serious consideration."

Congress 2015 News: Latino Presence Grows in New Congress, But Legislators Still Disproportionately White, Says New Study

The 114th Congress, just getting underway in Washington, DC to kick off 2015, has the strongest Latino representation ever on Capitol Hill; yet, despite the increased diversity, Congress still has a disproportionately white representation in comparison to the rapidly changing U.S. population, a new study states.

Immigration Executive Action Update: Immigration Debate Is 'Our Selma' and Latest Civil Rights Movement, Says Rep. Luis Gutierrez

The education of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions continued in New Jersey, part of Rep. Luis Gutierrez's, D-Ill., tour on the issue Republicans are trying to block.

Immigration News Today: Mexico Consulates Offer Birth Certificates for Undocumented Immigrants, Could Benefit Obama's DACA, DAPA Programs

More than 12 million Mexican nationals living abroad are now able to receive their birth certificates without traveling back home, which is a move that could benefit President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit 2015: Texas Judge Hears Arguments on Obama's Executive Action, Immigrant Rights Group Concerned About Judge

A federal judge has been selected and heard oral arguments regarding a lawsuit against President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Immigration News in NY: Queens Is Top NYC Borough With Undocumented Immigrants Eligible for DACA, DAPA Programs

More than half a million undocumented immigrants are living within the five boroughs of New York City, but slight more than 230,000 are eligible for the deferred action programs created by President Barack Obama.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Treasury, Commerce Departments Publish New Amendments, Regulations for Renewed Diplomatic Relations

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Treasury Department announced the regulatory amendments for the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Immigration News 2015: Immigrant Detention Center in Dilley, Texas Reveals Language Barriers, High Costs

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) visited and disclosed details of the newest and largest immigrant detention center for undocumented women and children.

President Obama to Host Oprah, David Oyelowo for White House Movie Screening of 'Selma'?

Rumor has it that President Obama plans to host a screening of the civil rights film “Selma” at the White House on Friday. Inside sources reportedly say that the film’s cast and crew are invited to the movie viewing as we kick off the Martin Luther King Day weekend.

Immigration Reform News 2015: White House, Customs & Border Protection Criticize House Republicans on Immigration Executive Actions Overturn

The White House criticized Republicans of the House of Representatives for complicating efforts to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the implementation of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Obama's Call for Unhampered Municipal Broadband Puts FCC at the Center of New Internet Debate

Beyond Net Neutrality, the FCC has a new issue putting it in right in the middle of the political crosshairs, after President Obama called on states to loosen restrictions on municipal broadband.

Ohio Bartender Michael Hoyt Plans John Boehner's Assassination After Blaming the House Speaker for Ebola, Getting Him Fired

Michael Robert Hoyt, a former bartender from Ohio was arrested after he threatened to assassinate John Boehner. He believed the speaker of the house to be the devil and the cause of Ebola.

The Republican National Committee Moves Up Date for 2016 National Convention: Party to Choose Next Presidential Nominee in Cleveland, Ohio

Republicans hoping to take back the White House will head to Ohio early to crown their presidential nominee. The notoriously Democratic city will host the GOP's four-day national convention starting July 18, 2016.
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