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President Obama introduces Judge Merrick Garland

SCOTUS Nominee Merrick Garland Scores Hispanic National Bar Association Endorsement

May 05, 2016 01:39 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has officially issued its support behind Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Won't Get Relief from Donald Trump If Elected President

May 05, 2016 12:21 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, insists he has no plans of bailing out Puerto Rico if he is elected the next commander in chief.

New 2016 Presidential Poll Shows Hillary Clinton More Trustworthy Over Donald Trump on Immigration, Education

May 04, 2016 04:02 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump may want to temper his euphoria with officially being declared the presumptive Republican nominee.

This Is Why We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Five Patriotic Quotes That Honor May 5

May 04, 2016 06:45 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

The 154th anniversary of the Cinco de Mayo holiday is set for Thursday, May 5, and revelers across the globe are breathless with anticipation.

How Donald Trump Energizes the Small Yet Confident Group of Republican Latinos in California’s Hispanic Community

May 10, 2016 11:40 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee thanks to widespread support from conservative and predominately white voters. Winning the coveted Latino bloc will take attentiveness to the needs of the Hispanic community, only a fraction of which already approves of his anti-immigration policies.

Run a Startup Accelerator? Here's How to Compete for $50,000 in Gov. Funding from the Small Business Administration

May 03, 2016 04:34 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

This week is National Small Business Week, and in celebration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the third annual round of its Growth Accelerator Fund competition to award accelerators and startup ecosystems that empower aspiring startups.

New White House Study Finds Hispanics, Blacks Comprise Most of Prison Population, Poor and Vulnerable Often Targeted

May 03, 2016 03:32 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Hispanics and black comprise over half of the U.S. prison population, even though the two groups make up less than one-third of the overall U.S. population.

2016 Presidential Poll Shows Hillary Clinton Leading Donald Trump But Only By Single Digits

May 03, 2016 12:49 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Hillary Clinton continues to lead both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz in hypothetical general election match-ups, though her lead over Trump has narrowed.

Congressman Joaquin Castro, HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to Address State of Affordable Care Act at Enrollment Conference in DC

May 07, 2016 01:53 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will address the state of the country's health care system at the State of Enrollment Conference in Washington, D.C. late next week.

Polls Suggest Indiana Primary Results Tonight Could End Ted Cruz's Presidential Dreams

May 03, 2016 12:42 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Indiana is home to 167,000 Latino eligible voters, and while not all of the electorate will turnout on Tuesday, the Indiana primary will still play a crucial role in Ted Cruz’s presidential aspirations.

'Last Week Tonight' Host John Oliver Alerts Cicadas to What They Missed in the Last 17 Years

May 03, 2016 10:46 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

After being away for 17-years, John Oliver is making sure cicadas know everything they need to know when they are expected to return this summer.

Puerto Rico Unveils, Creditors Question Debt Restructuring Plan

Puerto Rico Fails to Pay $422 Million Debt, Heightens Financial Crisis

May 02, 2016 02:57 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Puerto Rico is expected to default on its $422 million debt to creditors on Monday, further plunging the cash-strapped island into deeper crisis.

A Former Presidential Candidate Fears Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Would Result Another 9/11 Terror Attack

May 02, 2016 01:21 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is convinced GOP front-runner Donald Trump's foreign policy platform could lead to another Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack.

Donald Trump Holds Rally With Former Basketball Coach Bobby Knight

2016 Presidential Polls for California Show Trump Open Huge Lead; Clinton, Sanders Running Neck and Neck in Democratic Race

May 02, 2016 09:28 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump has sprinted out to a huge 27 point lead in the California primary, attracting more overall support than his two remaining rivals combined.

Immigration Reform 'Will Pass' in 2017 Chuck Schumer States with Him as Senate Majority Leader: News Report

May 01, 2016 10:42 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Senator Chuck Schumer is vowing that comprehensive immigration reform will be achieved in 2017.

Presidential Hopefuls Address South Carolina Tea Party Convention

Latest 2016 Presidential Poll for Indiana Shows Ted Cruz with Double-Digit Lead Over Donald Trump; Republican Primary Polls Have Been Up and Down

Apr 30, 2016 02:48 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Ted Cruz has stretched his Indiana primary lead to double-digits over overall Republican front-runner Donald Trump. With just hours remaining before Tuesday's, May 3, 2016 showdown, a new Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics poll finds the Texas senator up 16 points, 45 percent to 29 percent over Trump. Ohio Gov. John Kasich brings up the rear at just 13 percent.

Protesters wave the Mexico flag outside the Hyatt Regency

Watch Demonstrators Confront Police at the California GOP Convention Protesting Donald Trump [VIDEO]

Apr 30, 2016 09:49 AM EDT By Jose Serrano

Protesters clashed with San Francisco law enforcement on the first day of the California Republican Convention Friday. Republican front-runner Donald Trump admittedly went through dirt and mud to make his way into the Hyatt Regency banquet hall, where he spoke to hundreds of delegates and guests.

Coalition pushes Attorney General Lynch to assure minors have legal representation

Apr 30, 2016 11:05 AM EDT By Glenn Minnis

A coalition of as many as 177 activists groups have joined forces in delivering the message to Attorney General Loretta Lynch that minors fleeing violence in their homelands must have legal representation.

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.