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After Long Delays, US Senate Finally Confirms Roberta Jacobson Confirmed as US Ambassador to Mexico

Apr 29, 2016 02:26 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Roberta S. Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

5 Funniest Flashback Videos at the White House Correspondents Dinner

May 01, 2016 02:15 AM EDT By Francisco Salazar

The white Correspondent dinner is tomorrow and everyone is ready is ready to hear who gets roasted. In the past few years Donald Trump has been part of the conversation as were Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina. With such a heated election season the candidates are likely to be mocked while Obama is likely to have some jokes up his sleeves. Here are five of the greatest moments at the White House Correspondent dinners.

Bernie Sanders supporters at a campaign rally.

Six in Ten Latino Teens Identified as Democrats And Most Prefer Bernie Sanders as President

Apr 28, 2016 03:46 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A new Hispanic Heritage Foundation and My College Options survey finds that high school students consider education and the economy to be the two most important issues leading into the 2016 presidential election.

Hillary Clinton is greeted by former president and husband Bill Clinton

Hillary Clinton, John Kasich Score Endorsement of the Largest US Latino Business Group

Apr 28, 2016 11:37 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the largest Hispanic business organization in the country, has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Party's nomination and Ohio Gov. John Kasich for the GOP's ticket.

Bernie Sanders Signals Strategy Change in Presidential Race

Apr 27, 2016 04:40 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

For the first time since launching his campaign, Donald Trump is now hitting 50 percent support among Republican and GOP-leaning voters.

Indiana Primary Result Forces Ted Cruz to Abort Presidential Campaign While Trump Assumes Presumptive Nominee Status

May 04, 2016 11:23 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Indiana presidential primary provided some Latino groups a clearer picture of the general election as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, suspended his campaign, which improves Donald Trump’s bid for the White House.

Gina Rodriguez Glad Immigration Part of 2016 Presidential Debate

Apr 27, 2016 12:25 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Gina Rodriguez used her platform as one of TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential" people of 2016 to again speak out about the need for immigration reform.

New Yorkers Join the Occupy Wall Street Movement on May Day

Millennials, Latinos Under 30 Years Old Are Dragged Down by Other Generations in New York City

Apr 27, 2016 12:11 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

New Yorkers born between 1985 and 1996 make up about one-fifth of the city's population, yet they settle for low-wage jobs that don't utilize their skillset. The 9.3 percent unemployment rate for Latinos is higher than any other ethnicity, save African-Americans.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez Calls for Temporary Protection Status of Ecuadorian Immigrants Escaping Earthquake’s Destruction

Apr 27, 2016 09:07 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., sent President Barack Obama a letter on Monday urging for temporary deportation protection of Ecuadorians in the wake of a massive earthquake that rocked the South American country earlier this month.

Charter Gets Time Warner Cable Merger Approval, But the FCC Has Some Conditions

Apr 26, 2016 04:59 PM EDT By Staff Writer

Charter won approval for its proposed merger only if it agrees to some terms and conditions imposed from the FCC and Justice Department.

ICE Agents Detain Suspected Undocumented Immigrants In Raids

ICE Remains Committed to Intellectual Property Enforcement

Apr 26, 2016 04:06 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) marked the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day to remind the public that intellectual property theft impacts the American economy as a whole.

Rally At Supreme Court Calls For Implementation Of Obama Immigration Programs

ICE Requesting Parents of Detained Immigrant Children Submit to Fingerprinting

Apr 26, 2016 01:49 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Parents of immigrant children suspected of illegally entering the U.S. unaccompanied may soon be required to submit fingerprints in order to recalim their child.

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

Apr 26, 2016 01:03 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Primary Results for Latest Super Tuesday Could Improve Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump Odds to Party Nominations

7 in 10 Latino Voters Support Obama’s DAPA, DACA Programs, Poll Finds

Apr 25, 2016 05:02 PM EDT By Jose Serrano

Latinos were split on whether Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders is more favorable. Most, however, turned a blind eye to Republican candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz outright, both who have made anti-immigration legislation a top priority.

Bernie Sanders: 'Poor People Don't Vote...That's Just a Fact'

Apr 25, 2016 02:14 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Bernie Sanders' platform message of income inequality doesn't appear to be inspiring enough of the people it is most intended to move.

The New Yorker Festival 2015 - Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks With Rebecca Mead

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Perform About Puerto Rico's Massive Debt Crisis on 'Last Week Tonight'

Apr 25, 2016 11:42 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Lin-Manuel Miranda is using his talent to bring awareness about Puerto Rico and the island's massive debt crisis, and he is offering U.S. members of Congress tickets to his smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" for their assistance.

Naturalization Ceremony Held For Hundreds Of Immigrants In Oakland, California

This Southern US State Ties New York in Immigrant Population Size

Apr 25, 2016 11:32 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The immigrant population in Texas has soared to well over 4 million over the last several decades, now placing the state in a tie with New York for the second largest such population across the country.

Donald Trump Campaigns In New York City On Day Of State's Primary

2016 Presidential Polls for Pennsylvania Shows Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Soaring in DNC and RNC Primaries

Apr 24, 2016 03:44 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

With less than 48-hours remaining before primary polls open in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both built sizable leads there a new survey shows.

2016 Presidential Polls for Indiana and California Show Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Leading the Field

Apr 23, 2016 01:32 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump is clinging to a six point lead over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Indiana Republican primary. The WTHR/HPI Poll finds overall GOP front-runner Trump at 37 percent, compared to 31 percent for Cruz and 22 percent for Ohio Gov. John Kasich.