Politics

Donald Trump Comments: 'I Will Win the Latino Vote' Despite Anti-Mexican Remarks

Following disparaging remarks toward Mexicans and undocumented immigrants, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confident he would win the Latino vote.

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

President Obama Kenya Visit Update: Kenyan Hosts Warn Obama Not to Address Gay Rights During Trip

While many Kenyans express excitement about President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the country of his ancestors, some of them are already warning him not to "talk about the gay issue."

Martin O'Malley's Education Plan Calls for Refinancing of Student Loans, Tuition Freeze at Public Colleges

With college students graduating with skyrocketing loan debts, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announced his plan to provide relief for American students. O'Malley, former governor of Maryland, stated U.S. families are burdened with the $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, and proposed a national goal for all students to have access to debt-free college education at any in-state public college or university.

Immigration News Latest: ICE Opts for 'Alternatives to Detention,' Immigrants Face 24-Hour Surveillance

Undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States since last year face more scrutiny than many criminals, the Boston Globe reported.

2016 Presidential Race: Mitt Romney Meets With Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio and Chris Christie

Although Mitt Romney is not running in the 2016 presidential election, he is still a prominent figure in the race among several of the top Republican contenders.

Amid Growing Latino Presence, Dominican Americans Seek Dominican-Focused Civic Advocacy Groups

While the Latino vote continues to gain momentum into the 2016 election season, candidates must remember the electorate is diverse, and one growing group is Dominican American.

Joe Heck Senate Campaign: Republican Announces Senate Bid, Record for Latinos, Women Is Questioned

Acknowledging his mother's history as an immigrant, Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, announced his U.S. Senate bid to succeed Sen. Harry Reid's, D-Nevada, seat.

Puerto Rico News: Democratic Congressmen Working on Bills Granting Commonwealth Chapter 9 Benefits

With Puerto Rico facing $70 billion of debt, U.S. congressional lawmakers are attempting to introduce legislation granting the commonwealth to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy.

Donald Trump Defends Anti-immigration Comments, Says US is 'Dumping Ground' for Mexico

Despite losing several corporate partnerships over his inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants, Donald Trump has once again doubled down on his anti-immigration statements while accusing the media of "deliberately distorting" his words.

Marco Rubio 2016 Campaign: Nonprofit Backing GOP Candidate Rubio Raises Almost $16 Million

A nonprofit backing Marco Rubio has raised almost $16 million, parts of which the group plans to invest in TV ads for the Florida senator's 2016 White House bid.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign on Puerto Rico: Supports Municipal Bankruptcy to Help Restructure Island's Debt

Puerto Rico should be given access to U.S. bankruptcy laws to restructure some of the $72 billion of its public entities' debt, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday.

Jeb Bush Rules Out ''Leniency' for NSA Leaker Edward Snowden

Jeb Bush may be among the strongest Republican contenders in the 2016 White House race but is unlikely to win support from Edward Snowden after he ruled out any "leniency" for the National Security Agency (NSA) leaker.

Venezuela News: Ambassador to Guyana Recalled Over Border Dispute

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro on Monday upped the ante in a rekindled border dispute with Guyana and recalled his country's ambassador in Georgetown, the neighboring country's capital.

US, Cuba Relations Today: US Embassy in Havana to 'Operate Like Other Embassies'

The United States and Cuba relationship throughout the years has been cold, but now things are changing.

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez on Becoming Windy City's Gay Latino Politician

With the formation of Chicago's first Gay Caucus, and involvement with the city's Latino Caucus, Alderman Raymond Lopez has focused his first city council term to raise issues of awareness on all levels of government for Latinos, LGBT and African American communities.

Hillary Clinton Email Update: Clinton Campaign Sees 'No Need' to Turn Over Email Server

Hillary Clinton's campaign sees no need to turn over the Democratic frontrunner's email server over criticism surrounding her communications practices during her tenure as secretary of state.

Mexicans United in Anger Over Donald Trump's Comments

The outrage in Mexico has been across the board, shared by the rich and poor citizens alike. Trump's comments have helped unite a nation.

Republican Congressman Joe Heck Introduces Bill Expanding Grant Dollars for 'Hispanic Serving Institutions'

U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nevada, received bipartisan support for legislation issuing grant funding for "Hispanic serving" medical institutions.