Politics

US, Cuba Relations Today: Government Officials Set For New Diplomatic Talks in Havana

The U.S. and Cuba will hold another round of talks to reestablish diplomatic relations from Havana on Monday.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: California Gov. Jerry Brown Blasts 'Un-Christian' Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit by 26 States

Democratic California Gov. Jerry Brown criticized the immigration executive action lawsuit led by Texas and has referred it as "un-Christian."

Podemos: Spain's Year-Old Anti-Austerity Political Party Tops National Polls for the Fourth Time

After only a year since its creation, Spain's Podemos Party is polled number one for the fourth time in five months.

Immigration Reform 2015: Republican Pres. Hopefull Gov. Scott Walker Explains Hard Right Turn on Issue

Likely presidential candidate says he is a listener, not a flip-flopper. Scott Walker, who is likely to compete as the Republican Party's presidential candidate defended himself Saturday in New Hampshire saying he was not a flip-flopper on issues.

Cuba Relations News 2015: Top European Union Diplomat to Visit Cuba

The island country of Cuba may expect a visit from Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign policy chief, later this month.

Venezuela Conducts Military Exercises, Claiming U.S. Sanctions an 'Imminent Danger'

Around 100,000 members of the armed forces of Venezuela will be occupied with ten days of exercises that employ shoulder-fired missiles, fighter planes, and armored trucks.

Mexican Government May Pay Damages to Army-Slayings Victims

A Mexican government commission for victims' rights may now end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in reparations to the relatives of those slain in army shooting.

President Obama Says he is 'Embarrassed' for 47 GOP Senators Who Signed Letter to Iran

President Obama announced that he is "embarrassed" for the 47 Republican senators who signed an open letter to Iran undermining his credibility in securing a nuclear deal.

Brazil: Thousands Back Dilma Rousseff Over Petrobras Scandal

In an ongoing parade of solidarity and support for the leader of Brazil, thousands of government supporters have come together to take part in marches in order to show their backing for President Dilma Rousseff.

Cuban Officials Accused of Stealing 8 Million Eggs

Prosecutors in the communist island country are seeking prison sentences of up to 20 years for officials that are accused of stealing eight million eggs from state companies.

Immigration Reform News: Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Speed Up Review of Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

The legal battle over President Obama's executive order to stop the deportation of up to 5 million undocumented residents continued on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected the U.S. Justice Department's request to fast-track the review of a judge's decision to pause Obama's immigration action.

Liam Neeson Once Proposed to Brooke Shields,Then Never Called Her?

Liam Neeson doesn't deny that he was a jerk to Brooke Shields during the early 1990s when the star-studded couple was dating.

Immigration DACA Program: DACA Recipients Arrested by ICE for Crime Convictions, Breaks Deferred Action Eligibility Rules

Federal agents arrested more than a dozen recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for alleged crimes, which violates a core principle of the deferred action's eligibility requirements.

Immigration News Today: GOP Sen. David Vitter Proposes Citizenship Ban for Babies Born from Undocumented Immigrants; Senate Democrats Call Amendment 'Stupid'

Senate Democrats are blasting a bill from a Republican U.S. senator called the Birthright Citizenship Act, which would stop granting U.S. citizenship to U.S.-born children whose parents are undocumented immigrants.

Chicago Mayoral Election: Rahm Emanuel Takes Lead Over Jesús 'Chuy' García in Race

Ten days ago, it looked as though Jesús "Chuy" García had a good shot at becoming Chicago's first Latino mayor. But incumbent Rahm Emanuel is now ahead of the Cook County commissioner by a double-digit lead. In a Chicago Tribune poll 51 percent of likely voters said they would vote for Emanuel; 37 percent support García.

Florida Climate Change: John Kerry Says There's No Time to 'Waste Debating' Whether Term 'Climate Change' Should Be Used

Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday made little effort to hide his unease over a ban of the terms "climate change" or "global warming" at Florida's Department of Environmental Protection. The top diplomat made a "non-so-subtle dig" at Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the Associated Press judged.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Justice Department Officially Files Appeal Against Texas Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed an emergency motion to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals asking to overrule a decision temporarily blocking President Barack Obama's deferred action programs.

Marco Rubio, Bob Casey Introduce Bipartisan Computer Science Education Bill

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio teamed up with Democrat Sen. Bob Casey to introduce bipartisan legislation that would increase computer science education programs in schools throughout the country.

Ted Cruz News: GOP Senator Calls Marriage Equality 'Real Danger to Our Liberty'

Sen. Cruz has re-introduced legislation that would preserve same-sex marriage bans in some states as federal courts continue to overturn the bans around the nation.

DREAM Act News 2015: DREAM Act Funding in NY State Budget Could Grant Immigrant Students College Education

More funding for New York State's DREAM Act is on the way after the New York State Assembly's approval of the state budget proposal earlier this week, which was expected to be taken up on Thursday.