Politics

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.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: White House Will Not Bailout Commonwealth

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

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.

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

Olivia Wilde is speaking out about her feelings on the attacks against Hillary Clinton, calling the remarks “pure sexism.”

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. Speculation that Vice President Joe Biden will jump into the 2016 presidential election continues to grow as one of Biden's closest advisers sent his supporters a detailed email about what his presidential campaign would look like.

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.

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.

Donald Trump News Update: 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.

2016 Presidential Candidates: 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.

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.

GOP Debate in Boulder: 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.

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.

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.

Julian 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.

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.

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.

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.

Affordable Care Act Penalty for 2016 Increases: Obamacare Third Open Enrollment Will Be Harder, Says HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been preparing for what may be a more difficult open enrollment period, as penalty fees increase to new highs.

Jeb Bush Campaign Latino Outreach: 228 Latinos Named for Bush's National Hispanic Leadership Committee

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush announced his National Hispanic Leadership Committee, which comprises of more than 200 Latinos.

First Democratic Debate Draws Mixed Reviews Among Latino Organizations

On the day following their first presidential debate, Democrats vying for their party's 2016 White House nomination received mixed reviews from major advocacy groups for the Latino community.