Politics

Immigration Reform News Today: Judge Denies Request to Lift Injunction on Obama's Immigration Plan

A temporary hold on President Obama's immigration plan that would protect millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation will remain in place after a federal judge on Tuesday denied a Justice Department request to lift it.

Chicago Mayoral Race Results: Rahm Emanuel Defeats Chuy Garcia in Chicago Mayoral Race

In a tight mayoral race that left everyone in suspense in the Windy City of Chicago for the last six weeks, Rahm Emanuel won a second term in office with a victory Tuesday over opposing candidate Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in Chicago's first-ever mayoral runoff election.

DC Power Outages Plague Capitol Region Following Explosion; White House Affected

Explosion is blamed for region-wide power outage A region-wide power outage is affecting the Washington, D. C. , area and even buildings like the White House and the Capitol were affected by it, USAToday reports.

2016 Presidential Race: Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Announces Presidential Run

Republican Sen. Rand Paul officially launched his bid in the 2016 presidential race on Tuesday. Republican Sen. Rand Paul officially launched his bid in the 2016 presidential race on Tuesday.

GOP Kansas Bill Aims to Control Use of Welfare Checks Through ATM Limits, Lifetime Benefits

State welfare recipients will now be prevented from spending their money on certain things like entertainment and some businesses. The Republican bill also curtails how much a recipient can withdraw at a time and how long they may receive assistance.

Immigration Reform News Update: NYC Council Speaker to Pitch NYC Municipal ID Program in Arizona

New York City's municipal ID program will be pitched in Arizona by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito later this month.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Election: Former Governor Identified Himself 'Hispanic' in Voter Registration

Potential GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush's 2009 voter registration application revealed the former governor marked "Hispanic" in the form's "race/ethnicity" questionnaire.

US State Department's Jill Esposito Talks New Pilot Program to Streamline Immigrant Visas, Improve Communication

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs is set to improve its immigrant visa process with a new pilot program and improved communication, which could particularly impact the tech sector. U.S. Department of State Director of Public and Diplomatic Liaison for the Bureau of Consular Affairs Jill Esposito spoke with Latin Post about new initiatives impacting the immigrant visa process, including after President Barack Obama's Nov. 20, 2014, immigration executive actions.

Immigration News: New Program Reunites Central American Families in the US, Is Not Widely Heard Of

Central Americans who reside in the U.S. legally will be able to bring family members to the U.S. Recently, the Obama Administration introduced a new program that will help Central Americans reunite with family members in the U.

Republican Voters Want their Candidate to Oppose Immigration Reform

A new poll shows most Republicans prefer for their candidate to oppose a pathway to citizenship, and sheds light on other issues.

Sen. Marco Rubio and Republican Presidential Hopefuls Bash Obama's Iran Nuclear Deal

Congressional Republicans likely to enter the 2016 presidential race took turns bashing President Barack Obama's tentative nuclear deal with Iran.

Amid Bribery Charges, Bob Menendez Thanks Supporters in Spanish-Language Video

While U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, prepares to battle federal bribery charges brought against him this week, the longtime senator sent a video message this week in Spanish and English to his supporters thanking them for their support and vowing to fight the charges levied against him.

2016 Presidential Election: Interest Lower Than 2008 Election; Bush, Clinton Families Don't Influence Votes

Interest for the 2016 presidential election is reportedly lower compared to the previous two presidential election cycles, according to polling data.

Immigration Reform News Today: Ted Cruz Letter to HHS Inquires Undocumented Immigrant Minors’ Health, Safety

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently sent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell a letter concerning the treatment, care and processing of unaccompanied undocumented immigration minors.

Immigration Reform News Today: Rep. Joaquin Castro Hopes DACA, DAPA Lawsuit Will Be Resolved Quickly

Several months have passed since President Barack Obama announced his immigration executive actions, but despite a district court judge's temporary injunction, Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, is confident the deferred action programs will be implemented.

Catalan Independence: Nationalists Plan to Secede From Spain by 2017

A number of nationalist parties in Spain's Catalonia region have signed an agreement that is being hailed as "a road map" to secession.

2016 Presidential Race: Sen. Ted Cruz Raises $4M One Week After Launching Presidential Campaign

Since launching his presidential campaign last week, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has managed to raise $4 million towards his bid for the White House.

Hugo Chavez Death: Former Leader's Daughter Makes UN Debut, Says She's There 'to Learn'

Maria Gabriela Chavez, the favorite daughter of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, has become her country’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.

Bob Menendez Pleads not Guilty, Steps Down from Foreign Relations Post

A day after a federal grand jury indicted New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges, the Democrat pleaded not guilty to all 14 counts. He informed Minority Leader Harry Reid that he was temporarily relinquishing his role as ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Bob Menendez Corruption Investigation: Local, Federal Politicians Support Senator Amid DOJ Allegations

Following the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) formally filing criminal corruption charges against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., lawmakers from local and federal levels have reiterated their support for the New Jersey Democrat.