A new poll shows Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party favorite for the upcoming presidential elections, continues to lead among voters. However, many of the heavyweight candidates have also improved among voters.
Three top Republican presidential hopefuls scrambled to distance themselves from the far right-wing group the Council of Conservative Citizens after it came to light the group's leader had donated money to their campaigns. The group had been cited in mass killer Dylann Roof's alleged manifesto.
A mother and daughter recently deported can return to the United States after an appeals court ordered federal officials to stop their deportation on Friday. The family had been deported to Guatemala, but the judge ordered federal officials to find them and return them to the U.S.
A group of immigration attorneys and activists protested the appearance of Cecilia Muñoz, the Obama administration's domestic policy council director, whom they accuse of supporting deportation policies that separate and jail families.
Immigration activists from all over the country came together and interrupted Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's speech during the Faith and Freedom Coalition summit in Washington D.C. The senator brushed off their complaints over the president's executive orders.
Hillary Clinton, the favorite among Democrats to run for president, announced on Wednesday her support for apprenticeships, which she believes will help younger people enter the work force in their desired career paths.
Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson was the only one of the ever-growing GOP line up to speak at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) on Wednesday. During his speech, Carson told the audience of Latino leaders that the Latino community's concerns not only relate to immigration.
Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera in a Twitter post argued Jeb Bush, one of the Republican Party presidential hopefuls, is more Latino than Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who are both of Cuban descent.
The Obama administration continues its attempt to reestablish ties with Cuba after announcing in December the two nations had been in negotiations. However, anti-Castro legislators in Congress derail any attempt the administration makes to normalize relations.
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina went on MSNBC Monday morning and further clarified her stance on immigration reform. Her statement could further alienate the Latino voting bloc, despite calls from within her own party to change on immigration.
As the U.S. and Venezuela seek to normalize their diplomatic relations, a group of American and Venezuelan officials met over the weekend in Haiti, taking the opportunity to overcome their differences. However, officials on both sides have not divulged many details about the bilateral talks.
Immigration reform continues to be a contentious topic ahead of next year's presidential elections, and while Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) attempts to reform his party's stance on the issue, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-M.E.) is facing backlash from one of his party's key demographics.
President Barack Obama's poll numbers continue to deteriorate. A recent YouGov poll shows the president's approval rating has dropped; however, his numbers have worsened among Latinos and, to a lesser extent, millenials.
A group of immigrant activist and civil rights groups have filed a class-action suit on behalf of three people against the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, claiming CBP's Tucson area officers violated CBP policy concerning the detainment and treatment of immigrants.
Democratic contender, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, will speak at next week's Latino leaders conference, joining Hillary Clinton at the event. Sen. Sanders has faced some backlash for not mentioning immigration and Latinos' plight in his campaign rhetoric.
Republican Sen. Jerry Moran is continuing the push Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar started to end the Cuban embargo. On Thursday, Sen. Moran, with Sen. Angus King, introduced the Cuba Trade Act, a new bipartisan attempt to allow American trade with Cuba that will be more palatable to the Republican majority in Congress.
Speaking in front of Latino small business owners from all over the nation, Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized his party for not doing enough to appeal to Latinos, an important voting bloc in next year's elections.
In a divided decision Maine's Cumberland County Superior Court issued its decision on a case concerning General Assistance for immigrants, including asylum seekers. Both sides of the legal fight have claimed victory.
Nevada's Republican governor, Brian Sandoval, has announced he will not run for the Sen. Harry Reid's seat this coming election cycle. The governor will instead continue serving as the Nevada's chief executive.
A recent Pew Research survey shows that Latinos continue to favor same-sex marriage as the Supreme Court's decision on marriage equality approaches. Overall, support for same-sex marriage has increased among all demographics.
Jeb Bush, a potential Republican contender in 2016, has announced who will be his campaign manager ahead of his June 15 announcement. Daniel Diaz has taken the honor of heading Bush's campaign, a potential nod to the Latino community.
In spite of recent setbacks, the Obama administration's case in favor of President Barack Obama's immigration executive orders could be improving because of a court's statement arguing it is not bound by the earlier decision.
In an exclusive interview, the head of the Republican Party in Iowa, Jeff Kauffman, commented on Sen. Marco Rubio and his prospects in the upcoming race. Kauffman especially pointed out the senator's stance on immigration reform, unsure of how the Florida senator could reach Iowans.
Republican Rep. Steve King introduced on Wednesday June 3 an amendment to an appropriations bill blocking government funds for the legal costs of the Obama administration's court case against on DAPA.
The U.S. economy continues to improve in slight increments after the Labor Department announced slight job growth in May. Statistics show the economy added 280,000 jobs but the unemployment rate did not change overall. It dropped slightly among Latinos.
