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Jeb Bush Proposes to Further Curb K Street's Influence

Jeb Bush on the Issues: Republican Candidate Proposes to Further Curb K Street's Influence

Jul 22, 2015 10:45 AM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush on Monday outlined a wide-ranging plan to rein in the size of the federal government and curb the influence of Washington lobbyists.

INCLUSV Diversity Data on Democratic Candidates Forgets Prominent Latina on O'Malley Campaign

Jul 22, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Based on filings to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the diversity rate among the Democrats presidential campaigns lack diversity, according to an organization focused on bridging talent and people of color.

Washington DC Beckons Latino Population Amid Opportunities in Business, Politics, Economics & Education

Jul 22, 2015 05:00 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Washington D.C. will see the doors of the Cuban embassy open for the first time in several decades, signaling a new era for Cuban-American relations. Nonetheless, the town, once termed "Chocolate City," has long been the stomping ground for motivated Hispanics/Latinos, from Cuba and beyond, searching for nothing more than opportunities in business,politics, economics and education.

Bob Menendez: Corruption Charges Violate Congressional Independence

Sen. Bob Menendez's Alleged Corruption Charges Violate Congressional Independence, Says Lawyer

Jul 21, 2015 04:30 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Sen. Bob Menendez, whom a federal grand jury had indicted on corruption charges in April, on Monday accused prosecutors of violating the independence of Congress.

Iowa Newspaper Calls on Trump to Drop Out of White House Race

Des Moines Register Editoral Calls for Donald Trump to Drop Out of White House Race

Jul 21, 2015 03:30 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Donald Trump's anti-Mexican comments and his rant against Republican heavyweight John McCain have led the Des Moines Register to call on the TV personality to drop out of the 2016 White House race.

'Breaking Bad' Actor Steven Michael Quezada Is Running For Office in New Mexico

Jul 21, 2015 01:44 PM EDT By Kenny Servera

"Gomie" is running for office.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich to Announce 2016 White House Bid

John Kasich 2016 Announcement: Ohio Gov. John Kasich Enters Crowded Republican Field for the White House

Jul 21, 2015 11:41 AM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

The already crowded field of GOP White House contenders is set to welcome yet another "notable Republican" as Ohio Gov. John Kasich readies to declare his candidacy on Tuesday.

'Sanctuary Cities' Under Fire by Senate Judiciary Hearing After Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant

Jul 21, 2015 01:22 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Immigrant rights advocates have urged Congress not to impose immigration enforcement mandates on local law enforcement.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich Enters White House Bid: How Latinos Have Fared in Ohio

Jul 21, 2015 04:29 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has officially entered the Republican presidential race, but how have Ohioan Latinos fared within the swing state?

GOP Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Tries to Clarify Remarks on Gays in the Boy Scouts

Jul 21, 2015 01:49 PM EDT By Roberto Ontiveros

Republican 2016 presidential hopeful Scott Walker, who opened his candidacy speech with an anecdote about his time in Boy Scouts, has been going back and trying to clarify his position on gays being allowed to serve as employees and troop leaders in the organization.

Puerto Rican Healthcare Advocates Launch Campaign, Tells Congress Not to Cut Funding [Video]

Jul 21, 2015 10:37 AM EDT By Selena Hill

A coalition of medical workers, insurers and hospitals in Puerto Rico have launched a media campaign petitioning Congress not to slash the Island's healthcare funding in wake of its $72 billion debt crisis.

2016 Presidential Race: Republican Sen. Marco Rubio Accepted More Than $27,000 From For-Profit Corinthian Colleges

Jul 21, 2015 10:44 AM EDT By Selena Hill

Over the last five years, Sen. Marco Rubio has received $27,600 in contributions from Corinthian Colleges, a for-profit college that closed its doors earlier this year after a federal investigation found it had engaged in "predatory" practices.

Kathryn Steinle's Death by Undocumented Immigrant Stirs Political Reaction

Jul 20, 2015 04:16 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Following the death of 32-year-old Kathryn Steinle by an undocumented immigrant at a San Francisco pier, Californian politicians are debating how much involvement local law enforcement should have with federal immigration enforcement.

Sen. Marco Rubio Believes Being Gay Is Not a Choice

'Face the Nation' and Other English-Language Sunday Shows Lack Hispanic Representation: Study

Jul 20, 2015 03:54 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

English-language Sunday shows lack Hispanic representation, and when Hispanics guests are invited, immigration is the sole topic they're asked to discuss. But Spanish-language Sunday broadcasts aren't much better.

Immigration Reform News: NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Applauds Initative Providing Aid to Undocumented Migrant Children

Jul 20, 2015 02:24 PM EDT By Selena Hill

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito is expected to make an announcement Monday highlighting the success of a city initiative that provides undocumented children in NYC with free legal representation and protection from deportation.

Poll: Bush Tops Rubio Among Cuban Americans, Across Miami-Dade

2016 Presidential Polls: Jeb Bush Tops Marco Rubio Among Cuban Americans, Across Miami-Dade

Jul 20, 2015 02:28 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., may be the son of immigrants from Cuba, but in Miami's Little Havana, Cuban American Republicans back another Floridian in the 2016 White House race.

Trump Should Apologize to POWs, McCain Says

Donald Trump on John McCain: Arizona Senator Says Trump Should Apologize to POWs

Jul 20, 2015 01:53 PM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Donald Trump, who over the weekend said that he liked "people who weren't captured," should apologize to American prisoners of war and their families, John McCain urged on Monday.

US, Cuban Embassies Reopen

Jul 20, 2015 11:34 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. and Cuba have formally re-established diplomatic relations on Monday morning with the reopening of respective embassies. Small ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Havana marked the reopening of the Cuban and U.S. embassies, respectively. In the U.S. State Department, the Cuban flag was raised in a quiet non-ceremony with other flags recognized by the U.S.

Hillary Clinton Campaign Faces Digital Challenges

Hillary Clinton Campaign: Digital Challenges Reportedly Hits Democratic Presidential Candidate

Jul 20, 2015 11:00 AM EDT By Andre F. Puglie

Hillary Clinton's campaign experienced a digital hiccup when it noticed that only about 100,000 of the 2.5 million email addresses in its database are still in use and working.