Politics

Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z News: Mike Huckabee Blasts Barack and Michelle Obama for Letting Daughters Malia, Sasha Listen to 'Flawless' Singer

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has unleashed more criticism towards Beyoncé. The potential 2016 presidential candidate slammed President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for being bad parents because they let their daughters listen to the star's music.

Chris Christie Possible GOP Presidential Candidate: State of the State Address Recognizes America's 'Problem' While His Job Approval Rating Declines

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie delivered his State of the State address, and his speech could further ignite speculation of a presidential election run.

Affordable Care Act Summary 2015: 'ACA is Working,' Says HHS Secretary As Push Gets Underway for Latinos and Health Coverage

With one month remaining for the second open enrollment period of the Federally Facilitated Marketplace and State-Based Marketplaces mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), efforts are underway to encourage the Latino community to enroll for health insurance.

Immigration Executive Action Update: DC Attorney General Karl Racine, 12 States Ask Federal Court to Uphold Obama's Executive Actions

While nearly half of the U.S. states have filed the paperwork to sue President Barack Obama regarding his immigration executive actions, other states and Washington, D.C. have joined to support the deferred actions for undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Executive Actions Plan: House Approves DACA Funding Cuts for Homeland Security Bill

Democrats in the House of Representatives are hoping for the U.S. Senate's help to deny the GOP's recent efforts to defund President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Virginia Voters Elect Independent Joseph Morrisey to General Assembly Despite Sex Scandal With Teen Receptionist

Virginia voters on Tuesday returned a state lawmaker to the General Assembly after he had stepped down in the wake of a sex scandal involving a teenage employee.

2016 Presidential Elections: Mitt Romney 'Almost Certainly' to Run for the White House, Paul Ryan Confirms He Won't Run

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who ran for U.S. president on behalf for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012, has furthered rumors about a third run for the White House. Meanwhile, his 2012 vice presidential running mate ruled himself out of the equation.

Immigration Executive Action 2015: Boehner, GOP to Include Amendments to Stop Obama's Immigration Executive Action in Homeland Security Bill

Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner, R-Ohio, reaffirmed the Republican Party's intentions to stop President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions and his use of "unilateral" action.

Obama's Call for Student and Consumer Data Protection Laws: Critics Already See Cracks

This week, President Obama called for new laws protecting Americans from the kind of massive data breaches that defined the consumer cybersecurity narrative in 2014, along with a proposal to limit technology companies' use of student data.

US, Caribbean Relations 2015: Vice President Joe Biden to Host First-Ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit

The White House announced Vice president Joe Biden will preside over the first-ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit later this month from Washington, D.C.

US Secretary of State John Kerry Announces Trip to 'Our Oldest Ally' Following Charlie Hebdo Attack in Paris, France

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Monday that he plans to travel to Paris later this week to show solidarity with the people of France and speak with French officials following the deadly terrorist attacks by Islamist militants last week.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates Odds: Marco Rubio Gets Support from His Family, Confident He'll Win Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., received an endorsement for his potential presidential run: his family. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. , received an endorsement for his potential presidential run: his family.

TURNOUT: Rock the Vote, LULAC Officials Discuss How to Mobilize Latino Millennials After Midterms

Millennials represent the largest generation in the United States, and with a Latino turning 18 years old every 30 seconds, Latino millennials have become an important voting electorate. However, despite their growing numbers, mobilizing Latino millennials is a challenge on all political party's radar. For the launch of Latin Post's "Turnout" series, Latin Post speaks one-on-one with two leading and national organizations that are committed to mobilizing millennials to participate and vote.

Rock the Vote President Discusses Plans for Getting Latino Millenials Politically Active During 2015

Latin Post's Turnout, presented by politics reporter Michael Oleaga, features Rock the Vote President Ashley Spillane on the Latino voter turnout during the midterm elections and the challenges and plans for mobilizing Latino millenials during the coming year.

LULAC Director of Education Policy Luis Torres Discusses Future of Latino Millennials in Elections

Latin Post's Turnout, presented by Michael Oleaga, features the League of United Latin American Citizens' (LULAC) Director of Policy Luis Torres) on the Latino voter turnout and mobilizing millennials to have their voices heard on various issues.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Cuba Releases All 53 Prisoners Requested by US, Prisoner Names Coming to Congress

Cuba has released all 53 prisoners requested by the U.S. and often referred to as political prisoners.

US Uninsured Rate by Year: Many Latino Adults Still Uninsured As Overall Uninsured Rate Falls to New Lows in Gallup Data

The rate of uninsured U.S. adults continued to decline since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare. However, according to the newest data, many Latinos in the U.S. continue to be uninsured.

President Obama's Free Community College Plan Could Affect Millions of Latinos Nationwide

President Obama's announcement this week regarding his proposal to pay for two years of community college could have a huge effect on millions of Latinos around the nation who are considering a postsecondary education.

2016 Presidential Election: Mitt Romney Considering Third Presidential Bid Despite Previous Denials

Although Mitt Romney has adamantly denied that he will make a third attempt to run for president, the former Massachusetts governor made a surprising announcement on Friday, revealing that he may jump into the 2016 presidential race.

Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons: House Passes Bill Authorizing Construction of Pipeline; Obama Vows to Veto

The House voted Friday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline shortly after the Nebraska Supreme Court handed down a ruling in favor of building the controversial Canada-to-Texas pipeline.
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