Politics

Obama Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Supreme Court Denies Texas' 30-Day Extension

The U.S. Supreme Court granted opponents of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions more time to prepare its case against DAPA and DACA’s expansion.

Rubio, Cruz Surge in New National Poll; Carson Dips

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson can no longer call himself a "front-runner" in the race for the 2016 GOP nomination, and Hispanic candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are making inroads in the crowded field of White House hopefuls, a new national poll revealed.

Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit Expiration in 2017 May Affect Millions of Working Latino Families

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are set to expire in late 2017, which may affect millions of Latino working families.

Marco Rubio Endorsements: Rep. Darrell Issa Supports 'Exciting' GOP Presidential Candidate

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio received the endorsement of Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif.

Republican Debate CNN 2015: Donald Trump Wants CNN to Donate $5 Million for Debate Appearance

Donald Trump is once again threatening to boycott a GOP presidential debate, this time because he wants host CNN to donate $5 million to Wounded Warriors, a veterans service charity that offers a variety of services to wounded servicemen.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Hits Critical Deadline

Puerto Rico faces a critical deadline in its fiscal crisis on Tuesday, as the U.S. territory could default if it does not make a $355 million payment due this week.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Platform: Infrastructure Package Totals $275 Billion

If Americans choose her as their next president, Hillary Clinton plans to spend some $275 billion to modernize the nation's bridges, airports, water systems, broadband Internet availability, and public transit and rail services, the Democratic presidential front-runner announced on Sunday.

Sheldon Silver Corruption Case: New York State Assembly Speaker Guilty of Corruption, Fraud

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty of fraud and other charges of corruption on Monday for using his political platform to help a cancer researcher and real estate developers in exchange for $4 million in kickbacks.

Ted Cruz for President 2016 News: No 'Condom Police,' 'Rubber Shortage' in America

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz on Monday challenged Hillary Clinton's assertion that the GOP was acting as America's "condom policy," quipping that the country was not suffering from a "rubber shortage."

Alaska Mayor Greg Fisk Found Dead in His Home

Stephen "Greg" Fisk was found dead in his home on Monday afternoon, just weeks after winning the election to become the mayor of Alaska's capital city.

Visa Waiver Program: Obama Administration Strengthens VWP Policy Over Growing Terror Threats

Citing the Paris terror attacks and growing threats by foreign terrorists, the Obama administration announced it has strengthened its Visa Waiver Program.

TURNOUT: USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez Explains Cruz's Advantage Over Trump, Carson

U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Javier Palomarez speaks to Latin Post about the Latino vote and GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz's latest surge in polls.

Immigration News: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Placed With Convicted Criminals, Says Whistleblower

Two Republican senators have questioned if the Obama administration placed unaccompanied immigrant children with convicted criminals.

President Obama, Bill Gates Launch Global Research Effort to Curb Climate Change

President Barack Obama, Bill Gates and a host of other world leaders and wealthy philanthropists are launching a global multi-billion dollar research initiative to combat climate change.

Colorado Springs Shooting 2015: Ted Cruz Calls Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect a 'Transgendered Leftist Activist'

Rather than discussing that anti-abortion rhetoric could have played a role in the Planned Parenthood shooting in Colorado, 2016 presidential candidate Ted Cruz described the shooter as a "transgendered leftist activist."

Released Cuban Prisoner Alan Gross Says Cuban Government Knew of His Activities

Alan Gross, an American Aid worker who was imprisoned for five years in Cuba, has revealed that he did not try to disguise his efforts to set up Internet connections for the small Jewish community that lived on the island.

Obama at COP21: Climate Change 'Growing Threat' to All Countries; Latinos 'Worried' About Climate

President Barack Obama is in Paris, France, to participate in climate change talks, an issue the Latino community has made a priority.

Donald Trump vs. Rosie O'Donnell: Comedian Calls Trump Campaign 'Nightmare'

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, one half of a much-publicized and well-remembered 2006 feud with real estate tycoon Donald Trump, was aiming for payback last week when she dubbed the mogul's presidential campaign a "nightmare."

Donald Trump for President Backlash: Latino GOP Congressmen Likely Not to Support Billionaire Businessman

Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric, often perceived as anti-Mexican within the Latino community, has not gone unnoticed on Capitol Hill, where prominent Latino GOP leaders are working to put roadblocks onto his path toward their party's nomination.

Democratic Presidential Polls 2016: Wisconsin Survey Finds That Bernie Sanders Would Defeat All GOP Candidates in General Election

Although Hillary Clinton continues to maintain a strong lead in the Democratic presidential primary, a new poll suggests that underdog Bernie Sanders would beat all Republican contenders in hypothetical head-to-head matchups in Wisconsin.