Politics

Former President Jimmy Carter to Discuss Cancer Diagnosis at Press Conference

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter plans to discuss his recent cancer diagnosis on Thursday in a press conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

David Stern to Run for New York City Mayor in 2017?

David Stern is urged by some friends to run for mayor of New York City in 2017. He served as NBA Commissioner for 30 years.

Immigration News Today: Hillary Clinton Still Supports Deportation of Undocumented Immigrant Children

Democratic presidential candidate, and front-runner, Hillary Clinton reiterated her stance that undocumented immigrants should be deported if they cross the border illegally.

Latino Activist Free to Pursue Civil Suit Against Former State Senate President Russell Pearce

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided that Salvador Reza, a Latino activist who came to the U.S. from Mexico illegally as a child in 1961 and became a U.S. citizen after he joined the Air Force, will be able to legally pursue his civil suit against former state Senate President Russell Pearce.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Sen. Bob Menendez Opposes Deal, Says Iran Bomb 'Will Not Have My Name On It'

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., became the latest Democrat to oppose the Obama administration’s Iran nuclear deal.

Rand Paul 2016 Election: Republican Senator Offers to Pay For Kentucky Caucus Himself

In an effort to circumvent a Kentucky election law, Republican White House hopeful Rand Paul says he is willing to pay for the Bluegrass State's first-ever presidential caucus himself.

Hillary Clinton Meets Black Lives Matter Activists in Closed-Door Meeting [Videos]

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton held a testy closed-door meeting with Black Lives Matter activists in New Hampshire last week in which she stated that the way to solve racial injustice is to change policies rather than trying to "change hearts."

Transgender Woman Becomes First White House Staffer: Raffi Freedman-Gurspan Appointed by Obama

President Barack Obama on Tuesday named Raffi Freedman-Gurspan the White House Office of Presidential Personnel's new outreach and recruitment director, a historic appointment because Freedman-Gurspan becomes the first openly transgender official to serve in the Executive Mansion.

Immigration Court Judges Opt Retirement Despite Increasing Rate of Cases

Appearing before an immigration court often marks a frightful experience for those fighting for a chance to remain in the United States. But the judges behind the bench are feeling the stress, too.

Immigration Reform Today: Republicans Rally for Birthright Citizenship's End, But Latinos Fight Back

Republican presidential candidates have questioned the 14th Amendment, which allows U.S.-born children the automatic right to citizenship, but prominent Latinos and Latino-based organizations are criticizing calls to change the law.

2016 Presidential Race: Conservatives Attack GOP Hopeful Carly Fiorina For 'Praising Muslims'

2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is being criticized for allegedly praising Muslims in a speech that she delivered 14 years ago, just weeks after 9/11.

Immigration News Today: DACA Recipients Benefit From Obtaining Driver's Licenses

President Barack Obama's deferred action executive actions have provided undocumented immigrants with the paperwork to apply for a driver's license, in eligible states, but challenges still remain as detailed in a new Pew Charitable Trusts report.

Scott Walker on Obamacare: GOP Candidate's Obamacare Repeal Plan Would Affect 4.2 Million Latinos

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced his healthcare reform plan, which would replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare.

Donald Trump on Immigration: Progressive, Conservative Groups Say Mass Deportation Plans Cost Billions

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for the "mandatory return," or deportation, of all undocumented immigrants from the U.S, and it’s a stance that was reiterated during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The price tag to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, however, could be an obstacle for pro-Trump supporters.

Pennsylvania Congressman Chaka Fattah Reports to Court in Racketeering Case

As part of a federal racketeering case against him, a Pennsylvania congressman reported to a Philadelphia court complex on Tuesday to be photographed and fingerprinted.

Donald Trump Poll Numbers: Former 'Apprentice' Host Expands His Lead in New CNN Poll

Donald Trump continues to dominate the crowded field of Republican presidential hopefuls and clearly leads the latest poll conducted by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation.

How Jeb Bush's Family History and Latino Voter Outreach Could Boost His Presidential Bid

The Republican Party has garnered heat from Latinos for rhetoric and stance on certain issues, such as immigration, but the Jeb Bush campaign is hoping to change that as its Latino engagement is underway with early-voting states.

Hillary Clinton Benghazi Hearing: Democratic Presidential Candidate to Testify in October

Hillary Clinton will appear before a congressional panel on Oct. 22 to testify about her activities as secretary of state at the time of the Benghazi attacks, the chairman of the committee looking into the assault on the the U.S. consulate in Libya said on Sunday.

Senate Democrats Urge Majority Leader to Schedule Judicial Confirmation Votes

Senate Democrats have urged Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to speed up the judicial nomination process, especially for the 31 "judicial emergency vacancies" that are reportedly affecting communities.

Hillary Clinton's Latino Vote Odds: Marco Rubio Likely to Engage Electorate, Says Gov. Brian Schweitzer

Marco Rubio could effectively challenge Democrats' advantage among Hispanics - and with it, Hillary Clinton's hopes to move into the White House - the former governor of Montana told CNN on Sunday.