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Sheldon Silver Corruption Case: Speaker to Resign From New York State Assembly Office, Joseph Morelle to Fill In

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced on Tuesday night that he will resign from his speaker position.

FCC vs ISPs: Upcoming Net Neutrality Vote a Moment of Truth, or Just the Beginning of Another Fight?

By Paola Hernández
About one month from now on February 26, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on new Open Internet rules that govern Internet Service Providers. But what looks like the moment of truth for Net Neutrality debate may be just the beginning of more quarrelling between ISPs and the FCC.

Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit Update: Nevada Joins Opposition Despite Growing Latino Population

By Paola Hernández
Two more states have joined a multi-state coalition to sue President Barack Obama's latest immigration executive actions.

Fidel Castro on US, Cuba Policy: Distrust with US Still Exists, No Involvement in Renewed Diplomatic Relations

By Paola Hernández
More than a month after U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro announced the renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has finally commented on the developments.

Caribbean Energy Summit 2015: US Announce Investments in Energy Security for Caribbean Countries During First-Ever DC Summit

By Paola Hernández
The Obama administration recently hosted the first Caribbean Energy Security Summit to support the region's improved governance, access to finance and increased donor coordination for the energy sector.

Gallup Poll: Approval Rating for US President Barack Obama Reaches Highest Percent Since June 2013 Thanks to Immigration, Economy

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama's approval ratings hit a 19-month high just days after he delivered his State of the Union speech on Jan. 19.

Chris Christie 2016 News: Governor Launches Leadership Matters for America PAC, Denies Being 'Too New Jersey' at Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Chris Christie is one step closer to making his White House run official: The New Jersey governor has launched a political action committee that will allow him to build a political team and raise money ahead of the 2016 primary season.

TURNOUT: Q&A With Laura Maristany, NALEO's Director of Policy, on Issues Facing Latino Voting Bloc

By Paola Hernández
In this edition of Latin Post's "Turnout", Laura Maristany, the Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected Appointed Officials (NALEO), discusses the issues facing the Latino voting bloc.

Immigration Reform News Update: Rep. Steve King Defends 'Deportable' Term, Undocumented Immigrant Youths Removed from Iowa Freedom Summit

By Paola Hernández
Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, a staunch opponent of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions, has defended his use of the term "deportable" towards an undocumented immigrant who was a guest at the State of the Union.

Presidential Debate 2016: Republican Hopefuls Hold 'Conversation' in GOP Primary Preview

By Paola Hernández
Three senators seen as top contenders for the 2016 Republican ticket on Sunday flocked to a "conversation" hosted by the Koch brothers' Freedom Partners that offered "a preview of the GOP primary debates that begin in August."

Dropkick Murphy's Tells Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker They 'Hate' Him After He Uses 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston'

By Paola Hernández
Celtic rock band the Dropkick Murphys do not like Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. In fact, they "hate him" and want him to stop using their songs as his opening music.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: ICE, Homeland Security Investigations Host First Anti-Human Trafficking Seminar for Mexico Law Enforcement

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its immigration agency hosted an anti-human trafficking seminar in Mexico with dozens of representatives from the country plagued with reoccurring drug, kidnapping and gun violence.

2016 Presidential Election Republican Candidates: Koch Brothers Political Retreat Draws Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz & More [Pics]

By Paola Hernández
Charles and David Koch control Koch Industries, the second largest privately owned company in the U.S. In 2013, the company had revenues of $115 billion.

Barack Obama Proposes Declaring Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness: US President Talks Importance of Fish, Caribou in Alaska [Video]

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama will call on Congress to protect 1.4 million acres of Alaska's Artic from oil and gas drilling.

Alberto Nisman Argentina: Journalist Who Broke News of Prosecutor's Death Flees, Fears for His Life

By Paola Hernández
Damian Pachter, the Jewish journalist believed to have been first to break the news on the death of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, has fled Argentina for Israel in fear for his life.

Venezuela Protests 2015: Citizens See Less Support as They Continue Protesting President Nicolás Maduro, Food Shortages & Rising Costs

By Paola Hernández
On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas. On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas.

President Obama Addresses 200 Mayors at the White House Conference, Receives Enthusiastic Intro From Kevin Johnson [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Days after delivering his State of the Union address, President Obama called on the majors from big cities across the country to help carry out the issues he outlined in his speech and adopt what he describes as "middle class economics."

State of the Union 2015 Address Reaction: Latino Millennials Talk Economy, Free Community College & Immigration

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama covered several topics during the latest State of the Union address on Jan. 20, ranging from the free community college program, immigration and notably the economy. Latin Post spoke with Latino millennials about the State of the Union on the aforementioned topics.

Presidential Election 2016: Sarah Palin Says She is 'Seriously Interested' in Running for President, But In No Rush to Make Final Decision

By Paola Hernández
The 2016 Republican presidential election will be pretty interesting, especially now that Sarah Palin has confessed that she is "seriously interested" in making another bid for the White House.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates: Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio Hires Director From Karl Rove-Founded Organization for PAC

By Paola Hernández
Sen. Marco Rubio is taking official steps toward launching a Republican presidential campaign for 2016.
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