Politics

Democratic Debate 2016 Highlights: Clinton, Sanders Focus on Wall Street, Progressive Values

With the New Hampshire presidential primary set for next Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton participated in their first one-on-one debate on Thursday night.

2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Defends Accepting $675,000 From Goldman Sachs in Speaking Fees

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton defended her decision to accept nearly $700,000 in speaking fees from Goldman Sachs, arguing that the money would not taint her view of the Wall Street firm if she wins the 2016 race.

Poll Shows Almost Half of the Population Think Muslim Americans Harbor Some Hatred Towards America

A new poll released on the same day President Barack Obama made an historic visit to a Maryland mosque on Wednesday reveals that nearly half of the U.S. population believes that "at least some" Muslims in the country have anti-American sentiments.

2016 Presidential Poll: Donald Trump Drops 9 Points in National Post-Iowa Caucus Poll

In addition to suffering from a surprising defeat in the Iowa Caucuses Monday night, a new national poll shows that Donald Trump's popularity has also taken a nose dive in the 2016 presidential election.

Immigration News: Marco Rubio's Latest Endorsement Makes Peace with Prior Immigration Differences

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio continues to attract endorsements from current and previous congressional lawmakers, and his latest endorsement comes from a Pennsylvania senator who opposed Rubio's comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Marco Rubio Slams Obama's US Mosque Speech

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio seized the opportunity to bash President Barack Obama's speech condemning Islamophobia during his historic trip to an American mosque on Wednesday.

Former El Diario Publisher Rossana Rosado Nominated for NY Secretary of State

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated a Latina to become the Empire State's next secretary of state, taking on a role currently held by a Latino.

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio, But Fails To Cite His Accomplishments as Senator

Rick Santorum decided to endorse Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio after he ended his own bid for the White House on Wednesday. However, it appears that the former Pennsylvania senator has no idea what Rubio accomplished as a U.S. senator.

Calle 13 Frontman Residente Endorses Bernie Sanders

The singer, who goes by Residente, tweeted his support for the presidential candidate. The singer for Puerto Rican music duo Calle 13, who goes by the nickname Residente, took to social media on Feb.

Turkish President Appeals to UN on Syrian Refugee Crisis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his eagerness to act on the Syrian refugee crisis as well as extend its trade relationship with Latin America and the Caribbeans.

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio After Quitting the Presidential Race

After Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum quits the presidential race, the former U.S. presidentiable moves on to endorse Marco Rubio.

UN Delays Peace Talks on Syrian Conflict in Geneva

After UN discontinues the peace talks in Geneva about the Syrian civil war, UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura confirms resetting it to another date.

Colombian Government Issues One-Year Nationwide Gun Ban for 2016

On Jan. 19, 2016, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the executive degree that bans the carrying of firearms in public places will continue until the end of 2016.

US May Close Doors on Cubans as Surge in Fleeing Migrants Continues

Compared to other Hispanics that arrive at the U.S. border from Central America or Mexica, Cubans reportedly get preferential status and are treated as political refugees.

DREAMer César Vargas Becomes First DACAmented Lawyer in New York

César Vargas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, was finally sworn as a lawyer in New York after a lengthy court battle.

Hillary Clinton Wins Endorsements From 8 Immigration Activists in Nevada

On Wednesday, a group of prominent immigration activists from Nevada endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Immigration Reform News: Government Report Says Illegal Immigrants Drastically Decreased in January Following Deportation Raids

The Obama administration released a new report Tuesday citing data that shows illegal immigration has sharply declined in the month of January.

Rand Paul Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign

Republican Sen. Rand Paul decided to suspend his run in the Republican presidential primary race and will instead focus on getting re-elected for a second term as a U.S. senator in Kentucky.

GOP: Iowa Caucus Is a Big Win for Latino Candidates

In an effort to score points with a key electoral demographic, Republican leaders underlined this week that more than half of GOP caucus-goers voted for a Hispanic candidate in the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses.

Puerto Rico Leaders Urge Congress to Act on Growing Health, Economic Crises

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) have been working this week to address the financial and health care challenges affecting Puerto Rico.