Politics

Republicans' Views on Climate Change Nuanced but Skeptical

Republicans' Views on Climate Change Nuanced but Skeptical

The GOP's 15 major presidential candidates have widely diverging views on climate change, which range from Ted Cruz's open skepticism regarding the scientific consensus on the issue to Lindsey Graham's insistence it is time to seek solutions.
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White House Will Not Bailout Puerto Rico

Despite rumors to the contrary, on Thursday the White House made it clear that there are no plans to provide a financial bailout to alleviate Puerto Rico’s massive debt crisis
Clinton Aide Testifies Before Benghazi Committee

Hillary Clinton Benghazi Hearing: Huma Abedin Testifies Before Benghazi Committee

Huma Abedin, arguably the closest aide to Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton, on Friday testified before a congressional committee about the former secretary of state's handling of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans.
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President Obama Pledges $335 Million Education Investment Towards Latino Students

President Barack Obama announced more than $335 million will be invested for Latino students across the country.
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Hillary Clinton Continues Appeal For Latino Vote with Campaign Initiative, Endorsement

Fresh off the high of her widely praised presidential debate performance, Hillary Clinton rallied up Latino voters with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro at a campaign event in Texas.
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Trump Supporters Spit, Verbally Abuse Immigration Activist at Virginia Rally

A Donald Trump supporter allegedly spat on the face of an immigration activist during a rally for the leading Republican 2016 presidential candidate earlier this week.
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Election 2016: Joe Biden Presidential Run Decision in Three Days or 'Soon'

Biden may announce a final decision about the race in as little as three days.
CNBC Changes Debate Rules After Trump, RNC Demands

CNBC Changes Debate Rules After Donald Trump, Fellow Republicans' Demands

After the rules of the upcoming CNBC debate of the Republican presidential hopefuls led to a spat between the channel, various campaigns and the Republican National Committee, the business station said it would accommodate demands reportedly championed by front-runner Donald Trump.
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Smoking Laws: New Tobacco Act Would Push Legal Smoking Age to 21

U.S. senators have just introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
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California Expands Voter Registration, May Boost Latinos' Voter Engagement

Latinos are commending California’s elected officials for modernizing the state's motor voter registration system, which will likely increase the registered voter rate.
Bankers, Lawyers Prefer 'Legacy' Candidates Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush

Bankers, Lawyers Prefer 'Legacy' Candidates Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush

Their role as "establishment candidates" may make it hard for them to rally the energized base of their respective parties, but when it comes to bankers and lawyers, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush have no trouble winning support.
Olivia Wilde Labels Attacks Against Hillary Clinton As 'Sexism'

2016 Presidential Race: Olivia Wilde Labels Attacks Against Hillary Clinton as ‘Pure Sexism’

Olivia Wilde is speaking out about her feelings on the attacks against Hillary Clinton, calling the remarks “pure sexism.”
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40 Latino Groups Urge Senate to Oppose Anti-Immigration Sanctuary City Bill

Forty Latino organizations have called on the U.S. Senate to oppose an anti-immigration bill that would cut many U.S. jurisdictions from federal grants and funds.
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ACLU Accuses Border Patrol of Abuse, Profiling

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona accused the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of abusing its power and implementing tactics of racial profiling at federal highway checkpoints near the Mexican border.
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Latin Post Gets Reaction to First Democratic Presidential Debate

In continuing our mission to amplify the voice of the Latino community, Latin Post spoke to New Yorkers on the street and at Hillary Clinton's watch party to get their reactions to the first Democratic debate leading up to the 2016 Presidential Election.
Puerto Rico, Treasury Consider 'Superbond' to Fix Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico, US Treasury Consider 'Superbond' to Fix Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Treasury Department engaged in talks about a possible restructuring of the commonwealth's $72 billion debt, which would mark an important change in the relationship with the federal government.
FARC Announce Unilateral Ceasefire, Free Colombian Soldier

Colombia Peace Deal: US Allows Colombia Deal With FARC Criminals

Now that tensions between the Colombian government and the Marxist group FARC seems to have come down, the Unites States has announced, through their Colombian ambassador, that they will let the South American country decide how to deal with FARC rebels known to have committed crimes.
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Julián Castro Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro followed his twin brother's footsteps and endorsed Hillary Clinton for U.S. president.
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President Obama Afghanistan Troop Announcement: 5,500 Troops in Afghanistan in 2017

President Barack Obama has gone back on his plan to pull a majority of troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year, saying Thursday that the U.S. would maintain a military presence in the country until at least 2017.
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PAC Launches Pro-Hillary Spanish-Lanuage Ad, Clinton Visits USHCC

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to work for the Latino electorate, whether directly or indirectly, this week.
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