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#YODECIDO: Spanish-Language Network to Reach Young Latinos Through Multiplatform Digital News Coverage

Oct 04, 2015 10:19 AM EDT By Selena Hill

In effort to reach millennials, Telemundo announced that it is partnering with NBC News to produce coverage of the U.S. presidential election through a new digital multi-platform forum under a signature banner called #YODECIDO (I decide).

Presidential Polls 2016: Hillary Clinton Maintains 18-Point Leader Over Bernie Sanders

Oct 04, 2015 10:07 AM EDT By Selena Hill

A new national poll reveals that Hillary Clinton continues to maintain a strong lead in the 2016 presidential race, while Bernie Sanders is gradually gaining ground.

'Superman' Trump Would Drop Out if Polls Plummets

Presidential Poll 2016: THe Latest Numbers, as Trump Surges to Near-Double Digit Lead

Oct 03, 2015 01:49 PM EDT By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump holds a commanding nine point lead over closest 2016 GOP primary challenger Ben Carson, according to a new Pew Research poll.

Bernie Sanders Supports Obamacare for Undocumented Immigrants, with a Catch

Oct 03, 2015 04:00 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Democratic presidential primary candidate Bernie Sanders announced Thursday that he is in favor of expanding the Affordable Care Act to cover undocumented immigrants.

Health and Human Services, Treasury Departments Working to Help Tax Filing Season Due to Affordable Care Act

Congress Passes PACE Act to Protect Small Business Owners From Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

Oct 02, 2015 04:05 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Congressman Tony Cardenas of California applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act on Thursday which will protect small business owners from health insurance rate hikes under the Affordable Care Act.

Hispanic Chamber: Donald Trump Canceled Q&A in 'Fear' of Being 'Put on Trial'

Oct 02, 2015 02:51 PM EDT By Selena Hill

The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce released a statement announcing that 2016 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has canceled his scheduled Q&A session with the group next Thursday because he was allegedly concerned that he would be "put on trial."

Donald Trump Campaign News: 'Superman' GOP Candidate to Drop Out If Polls Plummet

Oct 02, 2015 02:30 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Donald Trump would fire himself from his own presidential campaign if his poll numbers started to drop significantly, the "Apprentice" star told CNBC's John Harwood on Thursday.

U.S. Congress to vote Thursday on federal budget 2015

Congress Passes Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

Oct 02, 2015 10:25 AM EDT By Selena Hill

Just hours before the midnight deadline, Congress averted a government shutdown Wednesday night by approving a temporary spending bill that will keep federal agencies open through Dec. 11.

Donald Trump on Syria Refugees: 'They're Going Back'

Oct 01, 2015 04:52 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump said he will send Syrian refugees back to their country out of fear that that they could be Islamic State militants.

2016 Presidential Race: Vice President Joe Biden Expected Not to Attend CNN's Primary Debate

Oct 02, 2015 10:14 AM EDT By Selena Hill

Sources say that Vice President Joe Biden will turn down an invitation to participate in the first Democratic debate this month.

Bernie Sanders Donations vs. Hillary Clinton: Sanders' Success With Small Donors Worries Clinton Campaign

Oct 01, 2015 04:24 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Hillary Clinton's closest challenger for the 2016 Democratic nomination managed to raise almost as much campaign cash over the last three months as the party's front-runner.

Bank to Pay $18 Million to Latinos, Blacks for Overcharging Car Loans

Oct 01, 2015 03:54 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

An $18 million settlement has been finalized over allegations a bank discriminated against Latino and black borrowers.

Jeb Bush Tries to Exude Confidence on Campaign Trail

Oct 01, 2015 04:29 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Faced with troubling poll numbers, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush made a point -- and a joke -- on Thursday about his "high energy" from the Republicans' second presidential debate.

Hillary Clinton Tries to Connect with Latino Voters With 'Latinos for Hillary'

Oct 01, 2015 04:32 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Hillary Clinton's campaign announced that it will launch a major push to organize Latino voters in the month of October.

Kevin McCarthy Benghazi Comments: House Republicans Come Down McCarthy

Oct 01, 2015 04:38 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

House Republicans have come down on Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., for comments he made on Tuesday to Fox News host Sean Hannity, in which he suggested that the Benghazi oversight committee had succeeded in hurting Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Latino Legislative Leaders Seek Oversight, Strategic Solutions

Oct 01, 2015 12:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., called for the House Natural Resources Committee to hold a hearing on the role of hedge funds in Puerto Rico's financial crisis.

Housing Discrimination: HUD Awards Over $38 Million to Over 100 Groups to Fight Biases

Oct 01, 2015 04:42 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $38 million to over 100 groups nationwide in recognition of their effort to fight housing discrimination.

Glamour Hosts 'The Power Of An Educated Girl' With First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Challenges School Girls: 'Compete with Boys'

Oct 01, 2015 08:40 AM EDT By Mikaela Joyce Sarthou

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama emphasized the importance of education in a conference held at Apollo Theater and left with a piece of advice for young school girls: "compete with boys, beat the boys."

Sen. Patrick Leahy Calls on Senators to Confirm Latino Judicial Nominees

Sep 30, 2015 04:43 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

As the U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has called for his fellow senators to confirm several Latino judicial nominees -- supported by the non-partisan Hispanic National Bar Association.