politics

Nicolas Sarkozy Investigation in France: Former President Accused of Abusing Political Power, Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 59, is formally under investigation on allegations of misuse of his political power.

Mark Mayfield, Mississippi Tea Party Leader, Commits Suicide Amid Scandal

Mississippi Tea Party vice chairman shoots himself, allegedly over the political scandal around Sen. Thad Cochran's wife.

Soda in New York: Court Removes Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

The New York State Court has ruled that the NYC Health Department doesn't have the authority to ban large sugary drinks.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Secretary Jeh Johnson to Visit Arizona, Detention Facilities

Secretary Jeh Johnson will travel to Arizona to visit detention facilities that have seen dramatic increases in children immigrants and are currently overfilled.

Independents, Third-Party Registered Voters Protest Partisan Primary Elections in NYC

Primary election season is underway in the United States, but for people registered outside of the Democratic or Republican parties, the right to vote may be in jeopardy.

House Republicans to Elect New Majority House Leader

House Republicans will elect a new majority House leader on Thursday in wake of Eric Cantor's stunning loss in the Virginia Republican primary to little known Tea Party challenger Dave Brat

President Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Black Federal Judge

President Obama continues to inject diversity into the federal courts with new appointments and sets new historical records.

Venezuela News, Politics & Update 2014: Three Accused of Assassination Plot Against Venezuelan President

The three men accused are witnesses of an alleged plot against President Maduro and are wanted for questioning though one of the accused denies the allegations.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

George H.W. Bush Skydives to Celebrate 90th Birthday

While many seniors choose to celebrate their 90th birthday with friends, family and cake, former President George H. W. Bush decided to break the mold and jump out of a helicopter.

Eric Cantor Loss & Update: Campaign Expenses Include $724 on Cufflinks, $7k at BLT Steakhouse

Washington D.C.-based journalist Scott MacFarlane has revealed Eric Cantor's campaign expenses.

Cesar Chavez's Grandson Sues Arizona Congressional Candidate for Changing Name to 'Cesar Chavez'

An Arizona man changed his name to Cesar Chavez to appeal to Hispanic voters, and now Cesar Chavez's grandson wants him removed from the ballot.

Barack Obama Workout in Poland: US President's Exercise Routine Caught on Film in Hotel [Video]

One of President Barack Obama's private moments was exposed to the world when a video of him working out at a hotel gym in Poland was leaked to the Polish media.

Scott Fistler, Two-Time GOP Candidate, Changes Name to Cesar Chavez to Cater to Latino Voters

Scott Fistler changed his name because he has "experienced many hardships" as a result of his name.

Russia Begins Removing Troops From Ukrainian Border, US Defense Secretary Says

Russian troops begin to move out of Ukrainian border, potentially easing tensions between the two countries.

Pros and Cons of Gun Control: California Lawmakers Introduce Gun Control Legislation

California lawmakers announced Tuesday that they plan to propose gun control legislation that places restraints on gun-violence in order to prevent future massacres much like what happened last week in Isla Vista, California.

Colombian Travel, Facts, & International Politics 2014: Runoff Elections Slated for June; Who Will Win?

Santos and Zuluaga will go to a runoff election on June 15, turning the second round into a referendum on the FARC peace talks.

NSA Surveillance 2014: Secretary of State John Kerry Says Edward Snowden Should 'Man Up' and 'Come Home'

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Edward Snowden to return on the United States. Secretary of State John Kerry implored former National Security Agency contractor and world-renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden to return to his home country.

Republic of China News & Japan 2014: Chinese Jets Have Close Encounter with Japanese Planes as Tensions Rise in Asia

The two nations come closer to conflict after each commits belligerent actions. China has begun to claim much of the area surrounding the nation. Since the beginning of May, Vietnam and China have been at odds over an oil rig located within Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone.

Thailand Politics News Online: Protests Against Military Continue and the King Gives His Blessing

The coup has exacerbated protests all around the capital despite the King's approval of it and the military's attempts to bridge political gaps.

Undocumented Millennials Share Their Political and Personal Views in Nationwide Survey

Less than half of undocumented youth living in the United States identify with the Democratic Party, while most of the others claim loyalty to independent parties or nonparty affiliations, according to a new study published earlier this week.
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