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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Calls for Sending Troops to Fight ISIS: South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham Suggests Sending 10K Soldiers

In an interview, Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham proposed that the U.S. send thousands of troops to win the fight against Islamic extremist group ISIS. Now, presidential hopeful Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has expressed the same sentiment.

Iowa Caucus 2016 Presidential Election Polls: Scott Walker, Hillary Clinton Take Iowa Leads Among Likely Caucus Attendees

By Paola Hernández
Hillary Clinton continues to dominate polls as the potential Democratic presidential candidate, but it is Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker who may surprise the Republican presidential candidate race.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Advisers Split on When Democrat Should Announce Run for President

By Paola Hernández
Even though Hillary Clinton hasn't officially said she will run for president in 2016, for many observers her announcement is just a matter of time. When exactly the presumed Democratic frontrunner should formalize her ambitions has caused debate among her advisers.

Cuba News: Cuban-American Politicians, Florida Legislators Seek Law Reform, Stricter Immigration Laws for Immigrants From Cuba

By Paola Hernández
Cuban-American politicians and local officials in Florida are calling for reconsideration of the 1966 American policy giving Cubans broader protections than other immigrants arriving in the United States receive.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond California News: Barack Obama and Potential 2016 Presidential Nominee New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Talk Vaccines

By Paola Hernández
President Obama and White House hopeful Chris Christie on Monday both weighed in on the vaccination debate that has flared up after a recent measles outbreak.

Congress Unlikely to Pass Obama Fiscal Year 2016 Budget: Republican Party Members, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Attack Plan

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama seemed to take a cue from psychological pricing on Monday when he sent Congress a $3.99 trillion budget that is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled branch. The proposal calls for new tax credits for education, child care, paid leave and infrastructure. It would also result in tax hikes resulting from the closure of loopholes.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

By Paola Hernández
Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

President Barack Obama Lays Out Nearly $4 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2016 to Congress to Help 'Hard-Working Families'

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama is set to send Congress a nearly $4 trillion budget plan for the 2016 fiscal year on Monday which aims to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure and provide aid for the middle-class by raising taxes on wealthier Americans and billion dollar corporations.

Mexican Drug War: Blogger Anonymously Reports on Mexico Cartels's Roadblocks, Abductions & Shootouts

By Paola Hernández
Mexican journalists face the very real threat of death from drug cartels who do not wish to be reported on. This, coupled with a lack of faith in what increasingly appears to be a corrupt police force, has led one citizen of Tamaulipas, one of Mexico’s most violent states, to take up the mantle of the media and start reporting on all drug related activity.

Affordable Care Act Summary: Millennial Uninsured Rate Significantly Drops Since Obamacare Implementation; 4.5 Million Young Adults Gained Coverage Since 2010

By Paola Hernández
Citing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the White House stated the rate of uninsured youths declined by more than 40 percent.

Alberto Nisman Death: Argentine Foreign Minister Denies Nisman's Claims That He Was Involved in Iran Cover up

By Paola Hernández
One of the people that Nisman claimed was involved in a cover-up, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, is defending himself against the accusation.

Chris Christie News 2015: NJ Governor's Support of the Cowboys Resulted in Leaked Video of Him Falling Off Chair [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
Nevertheless, it was Christie's cheering for the Dallas Cowboys that irritated a local sports radio host in Philadelphia so much that he sought retribution against the Republican governor by leaking an embarrassing video clip of him.

New Vatican Outreach Program Aimed at Women Met With Criticism

By Paola Hernández
A new Vatican outreach initiative put forth with the intention of listening to women has been met with hostility.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

By Paola Hernández
Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rep. Carlos Curbelo Launches 'What A Country!' PAC, Supports Republicans For Immigration Reform

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., launched a political action committee (PAC) to raise funds for Republicans seeking immigration reform.

California Latinos Delay Supporting Kamala Harris's US Senate Run As They Hope Antonio Villaraigosa Enters Race

By Paola Hernández
It appears many are waiting to see if former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will enter the race.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Is a Presidential Candidate Frontrunner on Twitter With 2.7M Followers

By Paola Hernández
Hillary Clinton is not only the undisputed (if undeclared) frontrunner among Democrats in the 2016 White House race, but the former secretary of state also handily beats her competitors - in her own party and the GOP - when it comes to Twitter followers.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

By Paola Hernández
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.
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