Politics

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: Pope Francis Visit 'Critically Needed' in Congress

Latinos from all walks of life are observing Pope Francis’ U.S. visit, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, a coalition of Latino lawmakers who anticipate his address to Congress scheduled on Thursday.

Kim Davis Denies Marriage License to Friends

Kim Davis is adamant in her opposition to same-sex marriage that she denied her very own friends marriage licenses.

Pope Francis Visit to US: Full Schedule, Info & Preview -- Obama Greets Pope Upon Arrival

Pope Francis landed at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C. Tuesday afternoon to begin his historic 6-day visit to the United States.

Government Shutdown 2015: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Trying to Avoid Shutdown

The United States government may be headed for another government shutdown, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is trying to avoid a lapse in federal funding on Oct. 1, to keep the government open.

Ted Cruz on Colbert: Texas Senator Boo'd on Late Show, Jokes About Donald Trump

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, visited "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday, where he was confronted about his views on gay marriage and immigration reform.

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers: 17.1 Million Americans Insured, Including 4 Million Latinos

Ahead of the third open enrollment period of the federal and state-level health insurance marketplaces, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell revealed more than 17 million Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act.

National Voter Registration Day 2015: White House, National Groups Stress Voter Participation

The White House and numerous civil rights organizations are honoring National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. With a proclamation, President Barack Obama recognized the right to vote as "cornerstone of what it means to be a free people."

Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Visit a Federal Prison, For HBO Series

President Barack Obama made history by becoming the first sitting president to visit a federal prison, in a segment that will be featured in a documentary titled "Fixing the System," which airs on Sept. 27.

Donald Trump on Carly Fiorina: Ex HP CEO is 'Robotic,' 'Tremendous Business Failure'

Donald Trump is branding surging 2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina as "robotic" and predicts voters will turn away from her once they learn more about her "tremendous failure" as a business leader.

Jeb Bush on Immigration: Protestors Interrupt GOP Candidate at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Jeb Bush's speech before the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was loudly interrupted on Monday when a group of immigration activists taunted him with chants of "No hope is not our vote."

Pope Francis: Cuba, Immigration, Climate Change Likely Top Issues in US Visit

Pope Francis' six-day trip in the U.S. starts on Tuesday, and he will spend a week talking about issues affecting the Latino community. The Argentinian-born Pope will address a joint session of Congress on Thursday, where he is expected to speak about topics that even the federal legislative body has had trouble solving.

2016 Presidential Election: Scott Walker Exits Race With Jab at Donald Trump, Criticizes GOP Race [Watch]

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced the end of his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential race on Monday.

Carly Fiorina on Tonight Show: Republican Candidate Sings, Discusses Faith [Video]

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina showed off her lighter side during her appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday night.

Muslim Civil Rights Group Deems Ben Carson Unfit to Lead Country

The Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for Republican candidate Ben Carson to drop his bid for the White House, after recent comments made about his disapproval of a Muslim president.

‘SNL’ Casts Faux Donald Trump Character

Taran Killam has officially been designated as "Saturday Night Live's" faux Donald Trump character moving forward this political season. See the details here.

Despite 'Un-American' 2016 Campaign, Unions & Immigrants Benefits US, Says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka spoke to Latin Post about the importance of unions, its impact on immigrants and his disgust at the “racist” rhetoric made in the 2016 presidential campaign.

2016 Presidential Hopeful John Kasich Backpedals on Latina Hotel Maid Comments

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich backpedaled on his recent remarks about Hispanic Americans, which critics say were stereotypical and discriminatory.

Pope Francis US Trip: First Stop at White House on Wednesday

For the first time in six years, the leader of the Catholic Church comes to the White House this Wednesday. This will mark the second time President Obama will meet with Pope Francis.

Ahmed Mohamed Clock: Sarah Palin Criticizes President Obama’s Invite to White House

Sarah Palin supports daughter Bristol in criticizing President Obama over inviting 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed to White House.

BREAKING: 2016 Presidential Candidate Scott Walker to Withdraw From Race

Republican sources say that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is set to drop out of the 2016 presidential race.