Politics

Obama on Drug War: President Addresses Drug 'Epidemic' With Memorandum

The Obama administration has been working on an coordinated effort to help communities battling "epidemic" heroin and prescription painkiller abuse, which includes President Barack Obama traveling to West Virginia, a state particularly hard hit by drug abuse.

Wisconsin Voter ID Laws: Federal Judge Refuses to Soften Wisconsin's Voter ID Laws

A U.S. federal court judge shot down the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) push to have technical college IDs, out-of-state driver's licenses and veterans' photo IDs all declared as permissible options to Wisconsin's strict voter ID laws.

US Latinos Earn Less, Underrepresented in High-Paying Industries

The average U.S. Latino worker is earning less compared to non-Hispanic whites, according to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee and Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Election 2016: Joe Biden Declares He Will Not Run for President in the 2016 Race

Vice President Joe Biden announced he will not run for U.S. president. Vice President Joe Biden put an end to speculation that he would jump into the 2016 presidential race on Wednesday, announcing that he has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination.

Immigration News Today: Latino Lawmakers Rip Marco Rubio on 'Flip Flop' Immigration Stance as S. 2146 Fails

U.S. Senate legislation that would defund so-called “sanctuary cities” failed to advance, and House Democrats, prominently minority lawmakers, celebrated the bill’s defeat.

Canada’s New Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Setting a New Tone

Recently announced Canadian Prime Minister 43-year-old Justin Trudeau is already setting a new tone in his leadership, speaking on Tuesday the changes and improvements he is bound to make in his seat in the office.

Election 2016: Secret Service Protection to be Granted to Donald Trump and Ben Carson

The U.S. Secret Service is moving forward in granting Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson with 24-hour protection

Texas Cuts Planned Parenthood's Government Funding

Texas health officials announced Monday that it was cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics in response to controversial videos of officials discussing the sale of aborted fetal tissue.

Donald Trump News Update: National Hispanic Leadership Group Pettioning NBC to Remove GOP Frontrunner as 'Saturday Night Live' Host

A growing number of Hispanic advocacy groups are petitioning NBC to rescind the invite extended to 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" during Sweeps season.

Donald Trump Presidential Campaign: More Donations Than Personal Money to Fund Campaign

Although Donald Trump has boasted about self-funding his presidential campaign with up to $100 million of his own money, it turns out that his campaign has actually been financed more by grassroots donors than the famous billionaire himself.

Election 2016: Jim Webb Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Primary Race

Jim Webb announced on Tuesday that he has dropped out of the 2016 Democratic presidential race and will instead consider running as an independent.

Donald Trump on 'SNL': Rep. Luis Gutierrez Tells Comcast, NBCUniversal to Dump Trump

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is scheduled to host NBC's "Saturday Night Live," but one Latino congressman has called for the network to dump his appearance.

Donald Tump for President Backlash: Trump Says Latino Anger Will Boost His 'SNL' Ratings

GOP front-runner Donald Trump says Latinos' anger will only drive up his ratings following his upcoming appearance on "Saturday Night Live."

2016 Presidential Race: Poll Finds Millennials 'Enthusiastic' About Upcoming Election

Among registered millennial voters, an overwhelming majority is enthusiastic with the 2016 presidential election.

Immigration News Today: Obama Advisers Recommend Veto of Anti-Sanctuary City Bill S. 2146

Immigrant-rights advocacy groups are urging the U.S. Senate to reject a controversial legislation that could strip federal grants and funds for more than 350 jurisdictions.

2016 Presidential Race: Donald Trump, Ben Carson Lead in Latest CNN Poll, Carly Fiorina Falters

A new CNN/ORC poll suggests the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination has evolved into a two-man fight between political 'outsiders' Donald Trump and Ben Carson.

Anthony Mackie Kind of Endorses Donald Trump, Fans Outraged

In a shocking move by actor Anthony Mackie, he (un)officially declared his endorsement for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. See the details here.

Canadian Elections: Justin Trudeau Defeats Stephen Harper As Liberals Sweep into Power

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau won the Canadian federal election on Monday, ending Conservative Stephen Harper's nine-year run as prime minister.

HBO’s Bill Maher Endorses Bernie Sanders in Interview [Watch]

In a candid interview on "Real Time With Bill Maher" on HBO, the host brought out Bernie Sanders and gave his Presidential campaign for the Democratic nomination quite a boost. Watch his interview and endorsement here.

Mike Myers, John Oliver in the Center of Canadian Law Dispute

Last Sunday's episode of John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" on HBO where he and comedienne Mike Myers made strong and bold statements and jokes regarding the Canadian election candidates and process including the Canadian Laws, have been receiving heavy speculations as to whether the two personalities have breached Canadian Laws.