Politics

United Nations General Assembly 2014: What To Expect at 69th UNGA Session on Immigration, Climate Change, and Islamic State

The 69th General Debate at the General Assembly will include discussion of immigration, climate change and the potential threat of the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

Immigration Detention Center Update: ICE Agent Shares 'Humanitarian Mission' But Immigrant Rights' Groups Offer Different Accounts

Hundreds of undocumented immigrant women and children are in detention facilities across the U.S., and providing the medical needs of the individuals may be a demanding task for the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but one ICE agent has been credited to saving the life of a little girl's life.

White House Intruder Omar J. Gonzalez Held Without Bail

Prosecutors say the man charged with climbing over the White House security fence and running inside with a knife last Friday was "a danger to the president."

People's Climate March 2014: Over 400,000 Rally Against Climate Change, Photos and Video From NYC March

Organizers of the People's Climate March in New York City were anticipating 100,000 people on Sunday. The actual turnout was quadruple that, with over 400,000 people attending.

Election 2014 Update: Women's Midterm Election Vote 'Crucial' For Equal Opportunities, Rights, Says Hillary Clinton

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made another public appearance and urged women to be engaged in the political process in order to advance women's rights.

Three Missing Afghanistan National Army Officers Found Near Canadian Border

Men went missing after a trip to Massachusetts shopping mall Three members of the Afghanistan National Army, who had been missing in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, were found near the Canadian border.

Immigration Reform Would Help US Economy, Says House Speaker John Boehner: 'Sooner We Do It, The Better'

The House of Representatives has not passed an immigration reform bill, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, said legislation would help the country's economy.

National Latino Voter Registration Campaign Prepares Second 'Push' on National Registration Day

A major online drive for voter registration, notably geared toward the Latino community, is scheduled to take place with the help of approximately 75 national organizations.

Presidential Election: Afghanistan Creates New Executive Position, Shared-Power Agreement

Afghanistan creates new executive position, shared-power agreement After a much-contested presidential election in Afghanistan, the two candidates created a shared-power agreement to move forward in the democracy, a move that has been applauded by the Obama administration.

iOS/Android: Apps Increasingly Help to Form Political Views, Provide Insight

Apps increasingly helping to form political views, provide insight The U. S. is increasingly relying on iOS and Android apps as their source of information on politics in the country, The New York Times reported.

Immigration News 2014: 'Assistance' Organizations Scammed Millions from Immigrants, Deadline to File Claims Approaches

There is still time for people to file claims for compensation after they were scammed out of thousands of dollars by two of the nation's largest immigration service organizations.

Knights Templar Drug War: Cartel's Top Leader Aquiles Gomez Found Dead in Mexico

Gomez was discovered dead in his house in Lazaro Cardenas by Mexican police on Friday. Mexican authorities discovered the body of Aquiles Gomez Martinez, brother to Knights Templar leader "La Tuta" and believed to be one of the group's leaders in his own right.

Selling Mitch McConnell: What's love got to do with it?

Mitch McConnell is hardly a lovable guy. The Republican leader in the U.S. Senate has a dour public persona and many of his constituents don't view him as a "real Kentuckian," according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that underscores what his election campaign already knows - McConnell has an image problem.

Women's Leadership Forum: Latinas Feel Unrepresented at Democratic National Committee Event

Latinas feel unrepresented at Women's Leadership Forum of Democratic National Commitee event Hispanic women in the U. S. do not feel that the Democrats represent them, and a protest outside an event in Washintgon D.

House, Senate Pass Defense Authorization for Syrian Rebels Against Islamic State, Obama 'Pleased' With Bipartisan Support

Putting aside their political affiliations, Congress has passed authorization to combat the Islamic State militant group before going on recess, and it is ready for President Barack Obama's signature.

White House Intruder: Secret Service Launches Investigation After Break-In

Secret service is investigating how a man was able to make it pass security and run to the front doors of the White House before being apprehended on Friday.

President Barack Obama Nominates Maria Echaveste as New US Ambassador to Mexico with Ties to Immigration

President Barack Obama announced new nominations for "key" administrative posts including a new U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Immigration and Border Protection 2014: US Border Patrol to Test Body Cameras on Agents

Agency testing cameras as possible response to use-of-force incidents U. S. Border Patrol next month will begin testing body cameras with an eye on future use out in the field, according to a report from USA Today.

'It's On Us' Campaign: Obama Administration Launches Initiative to Combat College Campus Sexual Assaults

On Friday, the Obama Administration launched a new campaign to combat sexual assaults on college campuses.

Kentucky Senate Election 2014: Immigration Reform, Amnesty Factors in Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes Campaign

Approximately two weeks after President Barack Obama announced his delay on immigration executive action, the pro-McConnell group Kentucky Opportunity Coalition released a 30-second video described as "Obama and Grimes. Two liberals for amnesty. Too liberal for us."
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