Politics

Immigration Executive Action Update: Homeland Security Funding Expires This Week As Immigration Executive Action Debate Continues

The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is only days away from a potential shutdown as its funding is set to expire at the end of the month.

John Kerry, US and Iran Working on Plan That Eventually Gives Iran Leeway in Nuclear Program

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined the Geneva negotiations over Iran's nuclear program on Monday as a two-phase deal between Washington and Tehran seemed to be taking shape.

Sean Penn's Green Card Joke to 'Birdman' Director Alejandro González Iñárritu: Mexican Filmmaker Not Offended, Facts About US Green Card Process

Actor Sean Penn stirred a social media debate this weekend with a Green Card comment toward film director Alejandro González Iñárritu, a Mexican national. In the U.S., however, millions have tried to receive a Green Card but only thousands are available.

'Ashamed' John McCain Insists the US Provide Ukraine With Weapons Against Russia

John McCain said he is ashamed of the U.S. President Barack Obama and of himself, The Daily Caller reports.

Giuliani Says President Obama Has Been Influenced by Communism Since He Was 9

Former New York mayor and 2008 presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani thinks President Obama has been influenced by communism and socialism.

Presidential Election: Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Likely to Announce 2016 Presidential Run in April

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will likely make an official announcement in early April regarding his political ambitions in the 2016 presidential race.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Accuses US of Supporting Failed Coup Attempt After Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma's Arrest

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of supporting coup attempts against his government, and the U.S. has fired back to dismiss the allegations.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Latinos With High Income Support Lifting Cuban Embargo, Says Poll

U.S. Latinos were found to have mixed views on the Cuban embargo, but the difference in opinion could depend on an individual's income, according to a recent poll.

2016 Presidential Election: Republican Chris Christie 'Rapidly Losing Support' Thanks to Jeb Bush?

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush seems to have poached some prominent donors and power brokers from the home state of one of his chief rivals, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

White House Condemns Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Comments on Barack Obama Not 'Being Brought up' to Love America

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made a "horrible" statement when he claimed President Barack Obama does not love America, the White House said on Thursday.

Bill Clinton Quotes 2015: Former US President Apologizes to Mexico for Forcing Drug Cartels to Work on Mexican Land

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton apologized for drug cartel violence in Mexico because of America's war on drugs.

Immigration News 2015: Sen. Marco Rubio's DHS Funding, DACA, DAPA Stance Clarified Following Misinterpreted Remarks

Reports about Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, calling for Republicans to pass a "clean" bill to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would implement President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has been clarified by the senator’s office.

Oklahoma Moves to Ban Advanced Place US History Class: Republican Rep. Dan Fisher Says Tax Dollars Shouldn't Pay for AP Course

Rep. Dan Fisher has proposed a bill that would ban the AP U.S. History course in his state and the bill has passed through a House committee. Though other Republicans want to do away for all AP courses, Fisher says his bill would only focus on the U.S. History course.

Immigration Executive Action Delay: Who Is Judge Andrew Hanen? What You Need to Know

Federal Judge Andrew Hanen this week delivered a temporary delay to President Barack Obama’s deferred action programs, which would affect approximately 4.9 million undocumented immigrants. Hanen’s judicial history, however, has resulted in mixed opinions even ahead of his decision on Feb. 16.

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers 2015: Nearly 8.8 Million Enrolled on HealthCare.Gov, Record-Breaking Final-Day Signups

The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov and state-based health insurance marketplaces accrued 11.4 million enrollees, with the final day recording the most sign-ups than any previous open enrollment day.

Bill and Hillary Clinton 2016: Foundation of Potential Presidential Nominee Receives Large Donation From Amid Ties to Oil, Gas Industry

Bill and Hillary Clinton's nonprofit received hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Canadian government agency. Ottawa's Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Department in 2014 donated between $250,000 and $500,000 to the Clinton Foundation in an apparent attempt to promote the embattled Keystone XL project.

New York State Senator Tony Avella Aims to Ban the Sale of Machetes

A New York state senator has proposed legislation that would outlaw the sale of machetes in the state and sentence those in possession of the large knives with up to a year in jail.

Critics Mock President Barack Obama for Avoiding Islamic Terms While Discussing ISIS Amid White House Summit 2015

The terminology Barack Obama employs as the United States fights ISIS, al-Qaida and other Islamist militants has come under scrutiny as the president hosts a three-day White House summit on the fight against terrorism.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Nevada Moves Closer to Allowing Undocumented DREAMer Immigrants to Be Teachers During Shortages

The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants in Nevada with temporary legal status to obtain a teaching license.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.