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Millennials Consider US Government Is 'Inefficient, Wasteful' and Likely Social Liberals, Study Says

Millennials believe the U.S. government is "inefficient" and "wasteful," according to a survey of 2,000 Americans. The study, by Reason-Rupe, revealed 66 percent of millennials between the ages of 18 and 29 are not content with the government's management.

National Latino Organizations Release Final Congressional Report Cards Ranking Immigration Reform Progress

A coalition of national Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations released the final immigration score card ranking the immigration progress of lawmakers in the House of Represenatives.

Immigrant Rights' Group Supports Senate Democrats $2.7 Billion Proposal for Immigration Crisis

With approximately 90,000 undocumented children projected to cross the Mexico-U.S. border, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are trying to address the topic with new legislation, and immigrant rights’ groups are observing.

Congress Passes Bill Allowing Consumers to Unlock Cell Phones for Use With Other Carriers: President Barack Obama to Sign Law

President Obama is expected to sign a bipartisan pro-consumer bill that will make it easier for cellphone users to "unlock" their phones and switch their mobile carriers.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to US-Mexico Border Due to Federal Government's 'Empty Promises'

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced on Monday plans to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border to help secure the border.

Child Immigration News: President Obama to Meet With Central American Leaders Over Crisis

President Obama will meet with leaders from Central America to discuss ways to curb the high numbers of unaccompanied children crossing into the United States.

Crack Cocaine Crimes: Sentencing Commission Approves Sentence Reduction Amendment for Thousands of Drug Offenders

The U.S. Sentencing Commission on Friday approved an amendment allowing tens of thousands of inmates who are currently serving time for drug related crimes to apply for reduced sentences.

Immigration Reform in New York: State DREAM Act's Future Addressed by Bill's Sponsor, Impact on Economy

FWD.us, the Association for a Better New York and New York University hosted an "Immigration Reform for New York State in the 21st Century Economy" panel moderated by Time Warner Cable News NY1 Noticias' "Pura Politica" anchor Juan Manuel Benitz. "Right now, immigration reform is incredibly political," said FWD.us National Organizing Director Lisa Conn, adding, "It's one of those issues that you might offend someone if you talk about it because it's so political."

Amazon Shipping News: Seattle Company Requests FAA Approval for Commercial Drone Use as Part of Prime Air

Amazon has requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to continue forward with its plan to use drones to deliver packages to customers in less than 30 minutes.

Homeland Security & Immigration Crisis: Secretary Jeh Johnson Warns Potential Migrants the US Will Send Them Back

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday visited the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, which opened in Artesia, New Mexico, on June 27 but has recently been used to house about 400 immigrants.

DEA, War on Drugs: Federal Agency Continues to Lose Ground on Marijuana

The Drug Enforcement Administration's war on marijuana has been loosing ground recently as the agency's historical allies such as the White House, Congress and the Department of Justice begin to shift its positions on what the DEA considers is a dangerous drug.

Immigration Reform News 2014: President Obama Urges Congress to Pass Deportation Funding

As the nation's border states continue to see an influx of unaccompanied minors from Central America cross the U.S.-Mexico border, filling up federal facilities, President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to pass a $3.7 billion fund to process the undocumented minors and transport them back to their homelands.

Republicans Criticize Obama's Strategies to Combat Child Migrant Crisis

Top GOP members are criticizing Obama's strategies that aim to prevent more unaccompanied minors from crossing into the United States.

'Movimiento Hispano' to Engage, Increase Latino and Millennial Voter Turnout for Midterm Elections

A coalition of Latino organization has teamed to relaunch a two-year campaign aimed to mobilize and educate Latinos for the midterm elections.

President Obama Requests Authority to Deport Undocumented Children, Immigrant Rights Groups Fight Back

President Obama requested authority to deport more undocumented immigrant children last week, and immigrant rights groups are fighting back against the pending authorization.

Barack Obama Talks Immigration Reform at Annual Naturalization Ceremony for Immigrant Military Members

President Barack Obama continued a recent Fourth of July tradition at the White House by holding a naturalization ceremony, granting citizenship to immigrants who signed up to serve in the U.S. military as well as their spouses.

NASA, Boeing Reach Deal for Deep-Space Rocket to Mars

NASA on Tuesday approved the production of rocket believed to be the most powerful to ever launch in history, which will explore areas beyond our moon including near-Earth asteroids and Mars by the end of the decade.

Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary: Exhibits Preserve Law's Legacy

Today's the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. Today's the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. On July 2, 1964 President Lyndon Baines Johnson inked the oft debated, controversial law in front of luminaries such as activist Martin Luther King Jr.

AT&T, DirecTV CEOs to Congress: $48.5B Merger Won't Guarantee Lower Prices

Executives representing AT&T and DirecTV were grilled by members of congress on Tuesday when they proposed a $48.5 billion merger that Democratic critics and public interest groups fear will result in higher costs and less competition.

John Boehner Considers Suing President Obama Over Alleged Misuse of Executive Authority

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) is reportedly considering filing a lawsuit against the president because of his increase use of the signing executive orders to bypass Congress.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York's First Openly Gay Congressman, Marries Longtime Partner

New York's first openly gay congressman, Sean Patrick Maloney, got married over the weekend, making him the second member in Congress to marry a same-sex partner.