Politics

Thousands Attend NYPD Officer Wenjian Liu's Funeral; Cops Defy Commissioner by Turning Back on Mayor

Thousands of police officers as well as ordinary citizens came out on Sunday to mourn the death of officer Wenjian Liu.

Amal Clooney Alleges Being Threatened With Arrest for Criticizing Egypt's Judicial System; Country Calls Claims 'Baseless'

Amal Clooney says she risked being arrested in Egypt after she attacked the country’s judicial system for flaws that led to the conviction of three al-Jazeera journalists accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt say it did not happen.

Immigration Reform Today: New Study Says US Border Mexican Arrests Fall to Lowest Levels Ever

According to a new study, fewer immigrants from Mexicans are coming in from the U.S.-Mexico border based on the arrests made in 2014 by Border Patrol agents.

Sony Hack: FBI Pins North Korea, Country Denies Involvement While Blasting 'The Interview'

The FBI officially announced Friday that it believes North Korea to be the perpetrator behind the recent hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

California Bill AB 60: Thousands of Immigrants Apply for Driver's Licenses at California DMVs

Thousands of immigrants lined up at the Department of Motor Vehicles in California on Friday to take advantage of a new law that allows undocumented workers to apply for driver's licenses.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: Luis Gutierrez to Kick Off Nationwide Tour Aimed at Helping Immigrants on Jan. 14

U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez and other elected officials are kicking off a nationwide tour this month – starting on the East Coast – to discuss the recent executive action orders issued by President Barack Obama.

Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo Dies at 82, Politicians Remember His Legacy

Mario M. Cuomo, New York's 52nd governor, died on Thursday at his home in Manhattan at the age of 82. Cuomo, a three-term governor, was known for his progressive acts while in office, including appointing the first Latino and African-American judges to the New York State Court of Appeals.

Harry Reid Injured in Exercising Accident, Expected to Make 'Full Recovery'

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid suffered injuries while exercising at his Nevada home but is expected to make a "full recovery" and return to Washington on Tuesday.

2016 Presidential Election & Immigration Reform: Marco Rubio “Open” to Prohibiting Undocumented Immigrants From Becoming Citizens

As he reportedly inches closer to making a decision on whether or not to run for the 2016 presidential race, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, said this week that he would be "open" in some instances to prohibiting immigrants who came illegally to the U.S. from ever gaining permanent citizenship.

New York Judge To Hear Eric Garner Grand Jury Document Request

A Staten Island Supreme Court judge will hold a hearing on January 5 into petitions seeking transcripts, instructions, and evidence from the grand jury that investigated the death of Eric Garner but decided not to indict the police officer involved in his chokehold death in July.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Hundreds Released From Immigration Custody in Arizona, ICE Reports

More than 200 people being detained in immigration custody in Arizona have been released during the last month in light of the new enforcement directives from President Obama handed to Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials confirmed this week.

Obamacare Penalty 2015: Health Insurance Fines to Increase Varying on Income But Exemptions May Save People Money

Individuals and families without health insurance coverage for 2015 should expect a penalty fine higher than in 2014.

GOP Lawmakers Defend Rep. Steve Scalise's White Supremacist Ties

The Republican leadership has backed Rep. Scalise after a blogger revealed he spoke at a white supremacist event.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates Odds: Jeb Bush Quits Health Job, Benefitted from Obamacare, Leads GOP Nomination Poll

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has increased his lead in a hypothetical poll among potential Republican Party presidential candidates.

Immigration Reform News 2014 Today: Obama 'Frustrated' With Immigration Reform Inaction, Wants Opponents to Specify Concerns

President Barack Obama revealed he was "frustrated" with the lack of comprehensive immigration reform in Congress and referred to his executive actions as "a first step" to future efforts.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Pope Francis' Role Key in Renewing Diplomatic Relations, Facilitating Prisoners' Release

The renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba included third-party support from as far as the Vatican, with Pope Francis of Argentina facilitating talks and a prisoner swap between the countries.

New York Congressman Michael Grimm Resigns; State Island District Attorney Interested in Seat

Rep. Michael Grimm announced late Monday that he will resign his seat in Congress, one week after the Staten Island, New York Republican pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion.

Steve Scalise White Supremacist Connections: GOP Representative Downplays Presence at Event in 2002

Scalise, the new Majority Whip in the House, gave a speech at a white supremacist event in 2002 but says he does not remember doing it and dismisses any notion he himself adheres to those beliefs.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Sen. Cruz and Cornyn File Brief In Multistate Lawsuit Against Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

The Texas federal judge presiding over the multistate lawsuit which claims President Obama's executive action on immigration reform violated the U.S. constitution has allowed U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to file court briefs, along with others in support of the lawsuit.

US, Cuba Policy Relations: 53 Political Prisoners Returning to US, Includes Intelligence Assets Imprisoned 20 Years

During the process to normalize diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, a prisoner swap involving dozens of individuals was conducted but details have been very minimal.
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