U.S. Senate

Progress, Setbacks for Obama's Latino Judicial Nominees

There appears to be progress and setbacks with President Barack Obama's Latino judicial nominees.

Bipartisan Senate Confirms First Latino Philadelphia Judge for Third Circuit Appeals Court

The U.S. Senate confirmed Latino Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo to serve the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, after more than a year since President Barack Obama nominated the Colombian.

Christie Hammers Rubio Over Senate Experience, Attendance

Often dubbed "the world's greatest deliberative body," the U.S. Senate often functions like a high school, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is the kid who does not show up for class, GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie quipped on Jan. 11.

Puerto Rico Debt News: Congress Omnibus Spending Bill Excludes Relief for Commonwealth

Despite pleas from Puerto Rican officials including its governor, Congress will likely not include any relief for the U.S. territory in the omnibus spending bill.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: GOP Senate Obstructing Latino Judicial Nominees' Confirmation

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus have called on Senate Republicans to expedite the confirmation votes for four Latino judicial nominees.

Senate Judicial Confirmation Vote for Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo Set for January 2016

After more than a year in limbo, the Senate judicial confirmation vote for Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo is officially set for early 2016.

Senate Skips Obama’s Latino Judicial Nominee's Confirmation Vote

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo to serve the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and while the Senate has steadily schedule confirmation votes, the Latino is still not on the calendar.

Gun Control Debate: Latino US Senators Explain Gun Stance After Senate's Gun Regulation Measures Fail

The U.S. Senate voted against strengthening gun measures on Thursday, and three legislative body's three Latino senators explained their votes.

Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit Expiration in 2017 May Affect Millions of Working Latino Families

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are set to expire in late 2017, which may affect millions of Latino working families.

Immigration News: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Placed With Convicted Criminals, Says Whistleblower

Two Republican senators have questioned if the Obama administration placed unaccompanied immigrant children with convicted criminals.

Gun Control Debate: 24 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.

Immigration Reform News: Bipartisan Senate Bill ‘Explicitly’ Bans H-1B Visa Holders Replacing American Workers

U.S. senators introduced bipartisan to reform the country's visa programs, which may affect future U.S. immigration.

John McCain Courts Latinos in Senate Re-Election Campaign

While Donald Trump, the Republican presidential front-runner, may have managed to thoroughly offend Latinos with his anti-Mexican rhetoric, the party's 2008 nominee is asking Latinos for support as he campaigns for his re-election to the U.S. Senate.

Fred Thompson Dead at 73: Former US Senator, 'Law & Order' Actor Passes Away

Former U.S. Senator Fred D. Thompson passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday in Nashville. Former U. S. Senator Fred D. Thompson passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday in Nashville.

Marco Rubio on Education: Renewed Push for Student Loans Alternative, Private Financing Option

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is pushing federal efforts to expand access for students to pay for their higher education.

Immigration News Today: Latino Lawmakers Rip Marco Rubio on 'Flip Flop' Immigration Stance as S. 2146 Fails

U.S. Senate legislation that would defund so-called “sanctuary cities” failed to advance, and House Democrats, prominently minority lawmakers, celebrated the bill’s defeat.

Immigration News Today: Obama Advisers Recommend Veto of Anti-Sanctuary City Bill S. 2146

Immigrant-rights advocacy groups are urging the U.S. Senate to reject a controversial legislation that could strip federal grants and funds for more than 350 jurisdictions.

John McCain 2016 Senate Election: GOP Senator Starts 'Unidos Con McCain' Hispanic Coalition

With Latinos representing 30.5 percent of Arizona's population, U.S. Sen. John McCain has amped his Latino outreach efforts as he prepares his 2016 reelection process.

40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.

Gun Control Laws: Senate Democrats Introduce Renewed Push for Stronger Regulation

In response to last week's mass shooting at a community college in Oregon, Senate Democrats have launched a renewed effort to pass gun control reform.

Marco Rubio on Immigration: Florida Senator Favors H-1B Visas Increase

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has been hit left and right on his stance on immigration, but he appears to have a plan to increase immigration for the tech industry.
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