Politics

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond California News: Barack Obama and Potential 2016 Presidential Nominee New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Talk Vaccines

President Obama and White House hopeful Chris Christie on Monday both weighed in on the vaccination debate that has flared up after a recent measles outbreak.

Congress Unlikely to Pass Obama Fiscal Year 2016 Budget: Republican Party Members, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Attack Plan

President Barack Obama seemed to take a cue from psychological pricing on Monday when he sent Congress a $3.99 trillion budget that is unlikely to pass the Republican-controlled branch. The proposal calls for new tax credits for education, child care, paid leave and infrastructure. It would also result in tax hikes resulting from the closure of loopholes.

2016 US Budget: How Obama's 2016 Budget Proposals Impacts Immigration, Education, Grants and Loans

Developing from the "middle class economics" the from the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama released the 2016 fiscal year budget aimed to benefit hard-working families.

Immigration Reform News Update: 26 States File Lawsuit to Stop President's Actions Despite Expected GDP Growth

President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions are projected to increase the U.S. economy by at least $90 billion, and the economic growth includes billions of dollars for the 26 states suing against the president’s actions.

President Barack Obama Lays Out Nearly $4 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2016 to Congress to Help 'Hard-Working Families'

President Barack Obama is set to send Congress a nearly $4 trillion budget plan for the 2016 fiscal year on Monday which aims to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure and provide aid for the middle-class by raising taxes on wealthier Americans and billion dollar corporations.

Mexican Drug War: Blogger Anonymously Reports on Mexico Cartels's Roadblocks, Abductions & Shootouts

Mexican journalists face the very real threat of death from drug cartels who do not wish to be reported on. This, coupled with a lack of faith in what increasingly appears to be a corrupt police force, has led one citizen of Tamaulipas, one of Mexico’s most violent states, to take up the mantle of the media and start reporting on all drug related activity.

Affordable Care Act Summary: Millennial Uninsured Rate Significantly Drops Since Obamacare Implementation; 4.5 Million Young Adults Gained Coverage Since 2010

Citing the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the White House stated the rate of uninsured youths declined by more than 40 percent.

Alberto Nisman Death: Argentine Foreign Minister Denies Nisman's Claims That He Was Involved in Iran Cover up

One of the people that Nisman claimed was involved in a cover-up, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, is defending himself against the accusation.

Chris Christie News 2015: NJ Governor's Support of the Cowboys Resulted in Leaked Video of Him Falling Off Chair [Watch]

Nevertheless, it was Christie's cheering for the Dallas Cowboys that irritated a local sports radio host in Philadelphia so much that he sought retribution against the Republican governor by leaking an embarrassing video clip of him.

New Vatican Outreach Program Aimed at Women Met With Criticism

A new Vatican outreach initiative put forth with the intention of listening to women has been met with hostility.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rep. Carlos Curbelo Launches 'What A Country!' PAC, Supports Republicans For Immigration Reform

Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., launched a political action committee (PAC) to raise funds for Republicans seeking immigration reform.

California Latinos Delay Supporting Kamala Harris's US Senate Run As They Hope Antonio Villaraigosa Enters Race

It appears many are waiting to see if former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will enter the race.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Is a Presidential Candidate Frontrunner on Twitter With 2.7M Followers

Hillary Clinton is not only the undisputed (if undeclared) frontrunner among Democrats in the 2016 White House race, but the former secretary of state also handily beats her competitors - in her own party and the GOP - when it comes to Twitter followers.

Puerto Rico News & Economy: Gov. García Padilla's Leadership 'A Failure', Says Hispanic Leadership Fund

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla and his administration's policies have been labeled as a "failure" by a non-partisan advocacy organization.

US, Latin American Relations: Vice President Joe Biden Supports Obama Administration’s $1 Billion Budget Request to Assist Central America Countries

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's engagement with Latin American countries has been well-documented, and he is furthering the region's support by reiterating the Obama administration request to Congress for $1 billion for aid.

Immigration Reform News Update 2015: Democrats Threaten to Block Action DHS Bill

Senate Democrats threatened Thursday to block action on the Department of Homeland Security bill funding until House Republicans act on provisions that would reverse President Barack Obama's key immigration policies, according to the Associated Press.

Why The FCC's Redefinition of Broadband Is Huge

On Thursday, January 29, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission voted three to two to change the official definition of "broadband Internet." It's more than just semantics -- it's huge.

Britney Spears Gossip: Las Vegas Performer and Boyfriend Charlie Ebersol to Work With Michelle Obama on Veteran Advocacy Initiative

Britney Spears new boyfriend is openly hanging out with another woman. Britney Spears new boyfriend is openly hanging out with another woman. People Magazine reports Charlie Ebersol spent his Friday morning in the company of First Lady Michelle Obama launching the 6 Certified initiative and discussing the overall depiction of veterans through the lense of news and entertainment.

Mitt Romney for President 2016: Florida Governor Jeb Bush Calls Republican a 'Patriot' Following Presidential Run Decision

Mitt Romney announced Friday that he will not run for president in 2016, according to the Associated Press.