U.S. Congress

What Keeps The Pope Active at 79?

With over two dozen events crammed in to his five day U.S. visit the energetic pontiff seems to be making a very good case for expecting more out of the elderly

Pope Francis Congress Speech Recap: 'You Are Also Descended of Immigrants’

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday during his final day in Washington, D.C.

Immigration Reform News: Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremonies, Obama Launches Citizenship Campaign

Naturalization ceremonies were held in all 50 states on Thursday in honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day.

Latino Lawmaker to Pope Francis: Focus on Juvenile Justice Reform in US Visit

Ahead of Pope Francis' trip to the U.S., Latino congressman Tony Cárdenas has called for the Catholic leader to address the need for juvenile justice reform.

President Obama Writes Letter to Congress: Iran Nuclear Deal Promises to Hold Iran Accountable

In order to garner Democratic lawmakers to support the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, President Barack Obama wrote a letter to Congress promising that the U.S. would take military action to ensure that Iran upholds its end of the bargain.

Obama Job Approval Rate: Latinos, Millennials Differ on President Obama's Job Performance

As he visits Germany for the G7 summit, President Barack Obama received a slightly higher job disapproval rating from millennials. Latinos, however, shared a different opinion than millennials.

Barack Obama Job Approval Rating 2015: President Enjoying Higher Approval Rating Than Congress

Congress' approval continues to titter below 20 percent; however, President Obama has seen a continue growth over the last few months and weeks. The president continues to enjoy a higher approval rating than Congress.

Immigration Reform News Update: NDAA's Immigration, DACA Amendments Blocked

Immigration reforms advocates encountered another setback from the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. Lawmakers voted to not include an amendment that would allow recipients of President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to enlist in the military.

President Obama's Approval Rating Improves Among Millennials, Latinos

President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party members in Congress received better approval ratings than Republicans based on polling data on millennials.

Obama Approval Rating: Voters Disapprove President, Congress Handling Immigration, Economy Issues

Immigration and the economy have remained as the top issues among registered voters, based on new polling data.

Immigration Reform News Today: Democrats Blast Republicans On Calling For Birthright Citizenship Removal

U.S. congressional lawmakers have criticized the Republican Party's efforts to amendment the country's Constitution and adversely affect birthright citizenship for U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.

Immigration Reform News Today: Wages Declined As Immigration Population Increased in US, Says Congressional Report

The average U.S. income from the bottom 90 percent of tax filers have reportedly dropped as the immigration rate increased, according to a congressional report.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Nevada State Senate Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Nevada State Senate passed a resolution Monday urging the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

US, Cuba Relations: Latino Lawmakers Divided Over Cuba's Removal From State Sponsor of Terrorism

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list following the recommendation of the U.S. Department of State, but congressional lawmakers, particularly Latino legislators, have issued mixed responses to the decision.

Cuba State Sponsor of Terrorism List: Barack Obama Writes Support to Remove Cuba From List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List. In a letter to Congress, Obama stated his administration has the intent to remove Cuba from the list.

Harry Reid Retiring in 2016: Senate Minority Leader, Nevada Democrat Announces Retirement

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced his retirement and will not seek re-election in 2016. In a video message titled "Thank You!" Reid said his facial injuries result him to have "little down time" and take into consideration several issues.

US-Cuba Relations Today: Florida Lawmakers Seek to Stop Renewed US, Cuba Relations, Propose Ban on Cuba Consulate in Sunshine State

While the U.S. State Department continue to renew diplomatic relations with Cuban government officials, Florida's House of Representatives are seeking to rebuke the Obama administration's efforts.

Immigration Executive Order News: House GOP Passes 'Clean' DHS Funding Bill, No Impact on Executive Actions

The House of Representatives passed a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September that contains no written language affecting President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Netanyahu Speech in Congress: Israel Prime Minister Defends Barack Obama, Denounces Iran Nuclear Program

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday morning despite concerns from the White House and the absence of dozens of Democrats.

Immigration News 2015: Sen. Marco Rubio's DHS Funding, DACA, DAPA Stance Clarified Following Misinterpreted Remarks

Reports about Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, calling for Republicans to pass a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would implement President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has been clarified by the senator’s office.

Immigration Reform News Today: Speaker John Boehner Ready for DHS Funding Expiration, Blames Democrats for DHS Funds Issues

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he is set to left the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's funding expire and it would not be the fault of the Republican Party.
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