President Barack Obama Might Bring Guantanamo Bay Prisoners to the U.S.

President Barack Obama wants to transfer the remaining 91 prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay jail to the United States in a bid to end the highly-controversial existence of the detention facility.

Poll Finds Anger Rising in US, Race Guides Immigration Opinions

Nearly half of all Americans admit they’re now angry more often than they used to be over current events and the news.

Two Dozen Senate Democrats Urge Executive Action to Reduce Gun Violence

Two dozen U.S. senators have called on President Barack Obama to issue an executive order to reduce gun violence.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Potential Presidential Bid Gains Iowa, New Hampshire Support, Says YouGov Poll

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

House Democrats Nominate Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard as Top Democrat on Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee; First Latina to Hold Role

Democrats have recommended one of their own to become the first Latina to serve as a Ranking Member or Chair on an appropriations subcommittee in the House of Representatives.

Senate Democrats to Homeland Security Secretary: Refugee Mothers and Children 'Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals'

Several Senate Democrats penned a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about their opposition to the creation of the largest immigrant detention facility in the country.

House Speaker John Boehner on Latest Unemployment Rate: 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.

Immigration Rights Leaders Arrested Outside Harry Reid's Office, Ask Senate Leader to 'Keep His Word' on Immigrant Relief

Advocates for immigrants rights were arrested outside Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s, D-NV, office on Tuesday.

President Barack Obama Defends Delay in Immigration Executive Order

President Barack Obama has delayed announcing any potential executive action on immigration until after November's midterm elections. According to Obama, the reason for the delay was not to benefit Senate Democrats hoping to hold onto their narrow majority in the chamber.

New Poll: Republicans Poised to Take Over Senate in November

A new poll conducted by NBC and the New York Times projects that Republicans will most likely take over the Senate in November's midterm elections.

DREAM Act Fails to Pass in NY: Bill Sponsor Francisco Moya on DREAM Act's Future

The New York Senate adjourned its 2014 legislative session, and one bill on the docket failed to pass in time: the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM Act.

Latino Civil Rights, Voter Engagement Groups Score House GOP Immigration Reform Efforts

Five Latino civil rights and voter engagement organizations released a scorecard for the members from the House of Representatives grading their actions on immigration reform. The scorecard was developed in anticipation of of the House's summer recess in July.

Obamacare Law Still Unpopular, But Healthcare Law Provisions Receive Popular Support, Says Poll

With the midterm election season underway, public opinion of the Affordable Care Act could hinder Democrats in the voting booths. According to new polling figures, the mandate for every American to receive health insurance, or Obamacare, received a 52 percent disapproval rating, but opinions to repeal the law decreased.

NFL Responds To Senators' Letter Over Redskins Name

Earlier this week almost 50 Democratic U.S. senators signed and sent a letter to the NFL urging it to replace the name of the Washington Redskins because of its derogatory implication.

Illinois Republicans Blast Dems Over Obama Library Fund

A recent plan for the state of Illinois to provide $100 million of state money toward the development of a presidential library for President Barack Obama has got the state's GOP officials in a tizzy.

Hispanic Community Unite Saturday For Nationwide Anti-Deportation Rally

During the last several months, numerous civil rights and immigration reform advocates have protested at detention centers around the nation calling for President Barack Obama to end deportations and the inhumane treatment of detainees.
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