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US, Cuba Relations Update: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.

Democratic National Committee to Hold 2016 Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania For Its American History Roots

By Paola Hernández
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has chosen where its 2016 convention will be held: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The DNC had been deciding between various cities, including Brooklyn, New York and Columbus, Ohio.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates Odds: Elizabeth Warren's Potential Presidential Bid Gains Iowa, New Hampshire Support, Says YouGov Poll

By Paola Hernández
The more people familiarized with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the greater her appeal to potential voters has increased.

Cuba Relations News: Democratic US Senators, Representatives Travel to Havana, State Department Announces Trip

By Paola Hernández
Six Democratic members of Congress traveled to Cuba over the weekend to meet with dignitaries and continue diplomatic talks with the island nation. The State Department will pick up the baton and send its own delegation to Cuba on Wednesday.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates: Hillary Clinton's Peak Starts to Slip, Elizabeth Warren Gain Traction Among Democrats

By Paola Hernández
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's peak among potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidates has started to slip, but her lead is still considered a "overwhelmingly" strong.

Arizona Elections Results 2014: Martha McSally Wins Recount, Increases GOP Majority in House

By Paola Hernández
The Republican Party's control of the upcoming 114th Congress continued to grow with confirmation results of the last congressional election race in Arizona.

2016 Presidential Election Odds: Millennials, Men and Women Prefer Hillary Clinton Over Chris Christie

By Paola Hernández
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has not confirmed his intentions to run for the White House in 2016, but former New York Sen. Hillary Clinton appears to be more popular in the Garden State than him.

Louisiana Senate Runoff Election: Mary Landrieu Defeated, GOP Increases House, Senate Control for 114th Congress

By Paola Hernández
The Republican Party gained a U.S. Senate seat for the 114th Congress as a result of Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana's loss to Republican candidate Bill Cassidy.

Obama Job Approval Rating 2014: Support for Obama Low Among College-Educated, Non-College Educated Whites Than Latinos, Blacks

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party's job approval ratings have overall been over 50 percent among Latinos, but percentage rate is significantly lower with whites.

114th Congress Update: Rep. Ben Ray Luján Nominated as 1st Latino Chair for Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

By Paola Hernández
The Democratic leader in the House of Representatives has named a Latino representative from New Mexico to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). If approved by the Democratic caucus, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will be the first Latino to hold the position.

Alaska Senate Results 2014: Democratic Incumbent Mark Begich Admits Defeat, GOP Dan Sullivan's Win Marks GOP Gain

By Paola Hernández
The Alaskan U.S. Senate race has concluded with a concession by the Democratic incumbent and another official gain for the GOP in Washington, D.C.

Democrats Unanimously Re-Elect House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as Republican Party Takes Over Chamber

By Paola Hernández
In a closed-door meeting Tuesday, Democrats re-elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi to another two-year term as House minority leader.

Immigration Executive Action Update: Obama 'Attempted' to Work With GOP, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

By Paola Hernández
According to one Democratic lawmaker in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama has “attempted” to work with the Republican Party on comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration Executive Action Update: GOP to 'Fight' Obama on Rumored 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants' Amnesty

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's alleged plan to defer approximately five million undocumented immigrants from deportation has, as expected, infuriated the Republican Party and could impact an upcoming spending bill for the 2015 fiscal year.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants Could Be Protected; GOP Considers Government Shutdown

By Paola Hernández
Despite the opposition from the Republican Party, President Barack Obama is still determined to issue an executive action on immigration reform, and it could include deferment of up to five million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Alaska Senate Results 2014 Update: GOP Dan Sullivan Projected Winner, Republicans Gain U.S. Senate Seat

By Paola Hernández
A week after the midterm Election Day, Alaska's U.S. Senate finally has a winner, and it's a gain for the Republican Party in Congress.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters Still Prefer Democrat Congressional Candidates During Midterm Elections

By Paola Hernández
The midterm elections have shown Latinos maintained their support for the Democratic Party, but exit polling have identified the GOP attracting voters.

Midterm Election Update: GOP Gaining Minority Voters But Hispanics Remain Largely Democratic

By Paola Hernández
GOP gaining minority voters but Hispanics remain majority Democratic voters Reports of GOP voters since 2012 have seen increases among minorities, but Latinos stuck to voting Democrat during the Midterm Elections on Nov.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters' Support for GOP Increases, But Still Strong in Democrats' Favor

By Paola Hernández
The Latino vote proved to be a diverse electorate during the midterm election, and it may have been beneficial to the Republican Party.

Alaska Senate Results 2014: GOP Dan Sullivan Leads with 100 Percent Precincts In, Democrat Incumbent Mark Begich Not Conceding

By Paola Hernández
The Republican Party might be gaining a Republican seat as the Alaskan U.S. Senate race could go in the GOP's favor.

Massachusetts Elects First Openly Gay Person in US History Into Attorney General's Office: Maura Healey, Actvists Celebrate

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Democrat Maura Healey was elected attorney general in Massachusetts, making history as the first openly gay attorney general in the United States, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
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