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Hillary Clinton Email Scandal Update: Obama Says Clinton Made Mistake, but National Security Unharmed

Hillary Clinton made a mistake when she used a private email server to conduct government business, but the then-secretary of state did not threaten national security, President Barack Obama said in a "60 Minutes" interview that aired on CBS on Sunday.

Kanye West Gets Advice from the President; Obama Calls Him 'Peezy'

President Barack Obama gave a few advice for his hometown fellow, rapper Kanye West, and joked that Yeezy will be touted as "Peezy" then, should he win the 2020 presidential horserace.

Immigration Reform 2015 [Latest News]: Obama Slams GOP Presidential Candidates for 'Anti-Immigrant Sentiment'

President Barack Obama blasted the 2016 Republican presidential candidates for using "anti-immigrant sentiment" in their campaigns in effort to gain attention and votes.

Cuban Embargo, Havana's Resistance Hamper Pickup of US-Cuba Trade

Despite the headline-grabbing rapprochement between Washington and Havana, which culminated in yet another meeting between Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro last month, trade with the Communist island has not picked up in the way U.S. officials expected.

California Latino Legislative Caucus Invests $15 Million for Immigrant Services

While the U.S. Congress stalls on immigration reform, California continues to invest millions of dollars for the immigrant community.

Presidential Race 2016: Hillary Clinton Opposes Trans-Pacific Partnership

Hillary Clinton, the leading democratic presidential candidate, has voiced her opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a historic free-trade agreement between the Unites States and 11 other nations that would bring together 40 percent of the world’s economy.

Taylor Swift Gains Most Followers on Instagram

Taylor Swift has become the latest star to claim the most followers on Instagram. Taylor Swift became the latest star to claim the most followers on Instagram on Tuesday.

US Commerce Secretary Visits Cuba to Discuss Embargo

The United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is in Cuba, where she will engage in two days of talks regarding the U.S. embargo on the island nation.

Hillary Clinton on Immigration: President Barack Obama's Deportation Policy Was 'Very' Aggressive

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said immigration will be among her main goals during her first 100 days in the White House.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: National Latino Group Petitions White House to 'Decisively' Act

With Congress not acting quickly enough to ease Puerto Rico's debt crisis, a Latino nonprofit organization filed a petition for the White House to get involved.

Immigration Reform News: Deportation Rate Hits All-Time Low Since Obama Took Office

A new report released by the U.S. government reveals that the number of deportations of undocumented immigrants declined for the third consecutive year.

Maduro Bashes Obama for Refusing to OK Venezuelan Ambassador

President Barack Obama is deliberately delaying his consent for Venezuela's proposed new ambassador in Washington, the country's embattled leader Nicolás Maduro complained on Sunday.

Immigration Reform: Detained Immigrant Families, Childrens' Civil Rights Violated, Says USCCR Report

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR), an independent and bipartisan agency created by Congress, published an in-depth report, calling for the end of immigrant detention.

2016 Presidential Race Polls: GOP, Donald Trump Deeply Under Water With Latino Voters, New Poll Finds

A new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll finds that Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump and the entire GOP are extremely underwater with Latino voters.

Obama Slams 2016 Republican Candidates for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama on Sunday blasted the Republican Party and GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential race for their opposition to same-sex marriage in spite of the growing percentage of Americans who favor marriage equality.

Michelle Obama State Dinner Dress Stuns Social Media

On Friday, Sept. 25, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama attended the China State Dinner while donning ensembles that have received rave reviews from fashion critics and social media users.

Obama, Putin Meeting: Presidents to Meet at UNGA Meeting in New York Next Week

The Obama administration announced Thursday that President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in New York next week.

Immigrant Detention: O'Malley, Sanders Call to Close Centers

The U.S. federal government defended its immigrant detention practices, despite objections from congressional lawmakers and presidential candidates, as the Department of Homeland Security filed an appeal against the potential release of detained immigrant children.

Ukraine Crisis: Russian Airlines Banned From Flying Over Ukraine

In a government decree released Friday, Ukraine has announced the prohibition of flights from Russian airlines, specifically pointing out the companies Aeroflot and Transaero.

Chinese President: I'm No Frank Underwood

Chinese President Xi Jinping is no Frank Underwood, the leader of the Asian nation of more than 1.3 billion people told a Seattle audience on Tuesday.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Pope Francis Visit 'Critically Needed' in Congress

Latinos from all walks of life are observing Pope Francis’ U.S. visit, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, a coalition of Latino lawmakers who anticipate his address to Congress scheduled on Thursday.
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