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Donald Trump Attacks Pope Francis, Calls Him 'Very Political Person'

Feb 12, 2016 04:19 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is criticizing Pope Francis as a "very political person" in light of the pontiff's plan to visit areas ravaged by the ongoing drug war and the border during his trip to Mexico.

FCC chairman Tom Wheeler Speaking at the Minority Media and telecommunications council on CSPAN

FCC Lifeline Modernization Urged to Overcome Digital Divide by NHMC, Congress Members

Feb 12, 2016 04:19 PM EST By Robert Schoon

The digital divide -- the persistent gap between those who have affordable access to information technology and those who do not -- is among the many issues that the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) believes is holding Latinos in the U.S. back.

Reid Rallies Political Support for Central American Refugees With 'Fair Day in Court for Kids Act'

Feb 12, 2016 02:17 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Nevada Senator and Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid on Feb. 11 introduce a bill aimed at protecting unaccompanied minors attempting to enter the U.S. in hopes of escaping the violence and harsh conditions that grip their homelands.

Obama Believes Climate Change Rule Still has a Chance Despite Supreme Court Setback

Feb 12, 2016 08:15 AM EST By Staff Reporter

Although the U.S. Supreme Court blocked its implementation recently, President Barack Obama remains confident that his legacy climate change rule will move forward.

Newly-Designed Ten-Dollar Bill Goes Into Circulation

Survey Says Majority of Americans Think Alexander Hamilton was a Former President

Feb 12, 2016 12:00 PM EST By Paolo David

A survey conducted by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found out that majority of Americans thinks Alexander Hamilton was a former president of the United States, per Newser. A total of 326 participants were told to pick out the presidents they know in a list of 123 names with 41 actual presidents and 82 others individuals like Benjamin Franklin and Hamilton.

Bernie Sanders Aims at Obama Administration Over New Immigration Program

Feb 11, 2016 04:24 PM EST By Selena Hill

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders is urging the Obama administration to suspend a program that pairs federal immigration agents with local law enforcement officials to identify and deport undocumented immigrants.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Made Little Progress in Hiring Latino, Black Staffers

Feb 11, 2016 04:49 PM EST By Selena Hill

Despite their efforts to win over black and Latino voters, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have shown no progress in hiring minorities within their own campaigns.

Ted Cruz's Newest Bill Boosts ICE Agents to Enforce Immigration Laws

Feb 12, 2016 11:17 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

While not on the campaign trail, Ted Cruz is still a working U.S. senator, and he introduced legislation on Thursday to help federal immigration agents.

Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Debate

Clinton, Sanders Confront Immigration, Race Relations & Obama in Presidential Debate

Feb 12, 2016 12:58 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

In the first debate since the New Hampshire primary, Democrats Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton debated on a series of topics with answers attempting to sway Latino and African-American voters.

Latino Celebrities, Activists to Latino Community: Stand Up Against GOP's Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Feb 11, 2016 03:37 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Latino leaders, ranging from activists and celebrities, have called on the Latino community to stand up against the anti-immigrant rhetoric made during the presidential campaign trail.

Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Both Headed for Trouble With South Carolina Latino Voters?

Feb 11, 2016 02:13 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Latino voters are expected to take to the polls for South Carolina's February 20 Republican primary in much greater numbers than they did for either the Iowa Caucus or the New Hampshire primary.

Mexico Police Arrest Top Female Sinaloa Drug Cartel Member 'La Patrona'

Feb 11, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Staff Writer

Guadalupe Fernandez Valencia, El Chapo's alleged head of financial operations, was arrested in Mexico.

Activists Demonstrate Outside Of The Republican Presidential Debate In Boulder

Watch This High School Student Educate Her Teacher About the Reality of Racism in the US

Feb 11, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Staff Writer

The video first surfaced on the Facebook page But That’s None of My Business.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate In Charleston, South Carolina

New Pro-Hillary Clinton Group Aims to Protect Latino, African-American Voting Rights

Feb 11, 2016 03:20 PM EST By Jose Serrano

Every Citizen Counts formed last August to educate minorities about their voting rights, yet they purposely chose to skip primaries and caucuses in order to focus on November's general election.

California Republican Rocky Chavez Suspends US Senate Campaign

Feb 10, 2016 04:54 PM EST By Selena Hill

California Assemblyman Rocky Chavez officially suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate, reportedly giving the Republican Party a better shot at winning the race.

Puerto Rico to Receive $30 Billion in Medicaid Funding Under New Plan

Feb 10, 2016 04:39 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.

Obama's 2017 Education Budget: $70 Billion Plan Helps Minority, Low Income Students

Feb 10, 2016 04:53 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

According to President Barack Obama, real opportunities begin with education, and it's among his key plans for the $4.1 trillion 2017 fiscal year budget.

Bush Slams Trump as Insensitive in New TV Ad

Jeb Bush On the Issues

Feb 11, 2016 02:48 PM EST By Roberto Ontiveros

Although he finished fourth in Tuesday's New Hampshire Republican primary, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is still very much in the race, speaking out against New Hampshire winner Donald Trump on issues such as immigration.

Democrats, GOP Candidates Shift Focus to Nevada, South Carolina and Beyond

Feb 10, 2016 01:32 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

There are winners and losers from Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, but almost immediately, the focus shifts to Nevada and South Carolina -- states with prominent minority populations.