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Obama 'Attempted' To Work With GOP on Immigration Reform, 116 House Democrats Write Support for Executive Action

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

Louisiana US Senate Race: Republican Bill Cassidy Leads Internal Runoff Poll, Democrat Mary Landrieu Pushes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

Nov 14, 2014 04:50 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The Democrats have an opportunity to save a U.S. Senate seat in Congress, but the odds are not positive for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., despite an effort to pass the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in Congress.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Set in Congress, Obama Likely to Veto Legislation Pushed By Sen. Mary Landrieu in US Senate

Nov 14, 2014 09:26 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Ahead of her December runoff election for the U.S. Senate race against Republican candidate Bill Cassidy, Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu called for the Senate to vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

President Obama Nominates Two Latinos To Be Judges for U.S. Courts of Appeals

Nov 14, 2014 05:00 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama nominated two Latino judges to serve on the United States Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The nominees await a confirmation vote from the U.S. Senate.

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

Nov 12, 2014 12:40 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

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.

GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Mike Lee Want Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch's Stance on "Executive Amnesty"

Nov 10, 2014 12:20 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama's imminent immigration reform executive action could affect the confirmation of his nominee for the next U.S. Attorney General.

Latino Voters' Support for GOP Increases in Midterm Election, But Still Strong in Democrats' Favor

Nov 07, 2014 04:32 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

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

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

Nov 06, 2014 04:35 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

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

Obama 'Not Going to Wait' on Congress for Immigration Reform Executive Action, But Mitch McConnell Calls It 'Big Mistake'

Nov 06, 2014 12:15 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

With the Republican Party securing control of Congress, President Barack Obama has maintained his expressed determination to issue an executive action order on immigration reform if lawmakers don't act soon.

Midterm Election Insight: Latino Voters Say GOP 'Don't Care' About Them; Support Executive Action on Immigration

Nov 05, 2014 12:56 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Although the Republican Party emerged victorious, winning control of the U.S. Senate and maintaining the House of Representatives majority on Tuesday night, Latinos' views on the GOP were not positive.

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill "Going to Happen" if GOP Wins Senate, Says Mitt Romney

Nov 04, 2014 04:33 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said comprehensive immigration reform would pass in Washington, D.C. if Congress gets a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.

Election Day Update: GOP Congress Preferred Choice by Voters, Although by Slim Margin

Nov 04, 2014 12:30 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Election Day could end in favor of the Republican Party in Congress according to polling data consisting of Americans nationwide.

Alaska's U.S. Senate Race: Mark Begich, Dan Sullivan Election Could Help Determine US Senate Control

Nov 04, 2014 12:02 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The balance of the U.S. Senate may be in the hands of registered voters in Alaska as The Last Frontier state's senate race is too close to call based on polling data heading into Tuesday's midterm elections.

Colorado's U.S. Senate Election: Rep. Cory Gardner Holds Slim Lead With Overall Voters, But Easily Loses Latino, Millennial Votes

Nov 03, 2014 04:41 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Colorado's U.S. Senate election is "too close to call," according to one polling firm, as Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall risk a loss against Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

New Hampshire Elections: 'Too Close to Call' for Governor, Senate and House Elections in Granite State

Nov 03, 2014 04:24 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Registered New Hampshire voters will have a busy Tuesday as the Granite State's Election Day consist of gubernatorial, Senate and House elections.

New Hampshire Senate Election: Polls Indicate Jeanne Shaheen, Scott Brown Tied, But Democratic Incumbent Predicted to Win

Nov 01, 2014 09:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Hampshire's U.S. senate race could go in former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown's favor as polling data has the Republican candidate tied against the Democratic incumbent.