Politics

Immigration News 2014: Allegations of Immigrants Being Sexually Assaulted Leveled Against Texas Detainee Guards

Central American women often running away from sexual violence in their home countries claim women are being sexually assaulted by guards at a Texas detention center, according to a civil rights group.

Brazilian Election Day: Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff Heads into Election Day Ahead of the Polls but for How Long?

Brazilian incumbent president Dilma Rousseff heads into election day ahead of the polls but for how long?

Marina Silva, Brazilian Presidential Hopeful: Her Poll Numbers Are Down and 'Avengers' Mark Ruffalo Withdraws His Support

Can Marina Silva make a quick comeback in the 2014 Brazil presidential elections? Mark Ruffalo is not supporting Silva because of her anti-gay ideals.

'Real Time with Bill Maher': Ben Affleck and Bill Maher Clash over Islam

Ben Affleck and Bill Maher got into a heated debate over Islam Actor Ben Affleck clashed with television comedian and political commentator Bill Maher and his guest and author Sam Harris.

Fed-up Bulgarian Voters May Fail to End Political Deadlock

Bulgarian voters fed up with political deadlock may end up with another shaky coalition after a snap election on Sunday, leaving the European Union's poorest member struggling to resolve a banking crisis and revive growth.

Man Pretending to Be Congress Member Slips Pass Secret Service at an Event With President Barack Obama

There are reports that an imposter managed to swindle his way backstage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner, where President Barack Obama delivered a speech.

Joe Biden: Being Vice President is a 'B---h' [Video]

Known for his colorful candor and word choice, Vice President Joe Biden recently told a college student that the position of VP can be a real "b---h."

US Unemployment Rate September 2014: House Speaker John Boehner: Democrats Trying to Convince 'Things Are Great'

The overall U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest levels in six years, but Republicans are not celebrating the achievement.

North Carolina Voting Laws Changed: Federal Court of Appeals Reverse Provisions Allegedly Discriminating Low Income Voters

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed two provisions of North Carolina's 2013 voting law that law groups claimed were restrictive against minorities.

Presidential Elections 2016: Sen. Marco Rubio 'Not Quite Ready' to be President, Says Fellow GOP Senator

Immigration reform could factor the potential presidential run for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, but his recent stance on the issue has soured the view of a fellow Republican senator.

Mitt Romney 2016 Presidential Chances: Will the Former Republican Nominee Run Again?

Mitt Romney's latest interview he does not turn down the possibility that he may run in 2016; however, other GOP members do not believe he will run.

Immigration Reform News 2014: GOP Leaders Speak About Broken Immigration System

Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus on Thursday urged his party to step past criticism of President Barack Obama's delay on Immigration Reform

ISIS News: Australia Joins War Against Islamic State Militant Group

Officials announce they are sending fighter jets to help the fight Australia said Friday it will soon launch six fighter jets that will conduct airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northern Iraq, joining the U.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Between Midterm Elections and End of 2014, Obama Tells Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

President Barack Obama confronted the immigration system and plans for executive action to Latino attendees at the annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala on Thursday.

Election 2014 Polls: Voters' Number One Concern Going Into Midterm Elections Surprises Pollsters

An AP-GfX poll asked voters as they head into the mid-term elections what was their main concern from a list to include terrorism, healthcare, social issues, immigration or the economy.

Immigration Reform News 2014: New York City Council Proposes Bill to Stop Detaining Immigrants Without Warrants

This week, New York City Council speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito announced she will introduce a bill to end the imprisonment of people without a judicial warrant at Rikers Island prison.

White House Flaunts 'Fact Sheet' on Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the Latino Community: From Immigration, Health Care and Economics

President Barack Obama has had a turbulent few months with the Latino community due to inaction from Congress on immigration reform and his executive action delay. Despite the setbacks in Washington, D.C., the White House wants to remind the Latino community of the Obama administration’s accomplishments.

As Midterms Loom, Obama Shifts Spotlight to Economy

President Barack Obama tried on Thursday to turn the spotlight on the economy, the issue U.S. voters care about most ahead of November midterm elections, making the case that his policies have steered the country away from the brink of collapse and laid a foundation for growth.

New Hampshire Elections 2014: Republican Candidates Marilinda Garcia and Scott Brown Gain Momentum in New Polls

GOP New Hampshire congressional candidates Marilinda Garcia and Scott Brown have improved their odds to win their respective races in the Granite State based on new polling data.

Minimum Wage Increase New York 2014: Women Leaders Call on NY State to Raise Pay

As New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was raising the minimum wage for workers at city-subsidized projects, women leaders rallied on Long Island on Tuesday to call for lawmakers to increase the state's minimum wage.
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