Politics

Massachusetts Governors Race 2014: Republican Candidate Charlie Baker Leads Democrat Martha Coakley

The Massachusetts gubernatorial race has the Republican candidate in the lead, based on new polling figures, a change from a two-way tie last week.

Obama Administration Announcing $840M Grant for Medical Care

The Obama administration is announcing a $840 million grant program that is set to help improve the quality of care delivered to patients.

Florida Governor Race 2014 Debate: Charlie Crist, Rick Scott Tied in New Poll Regardless of Third-Party Candidate Option

Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist had their final gubernatorial debate on Tuesday as polls showed the candidates are tied ahead of Election Day.

Immigration News Obama Administration: White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration 'Violates' Constitution and Rule of Law, Says Rep. Steve King

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said President Barack Obama's potential executive action on immigration could result in the U.S. becoming a third-world country.

Republican Congressman Don Young Blames Alaska's High Suicide Rates on Lack of Family Support, Government Handouts

Alaska Rep. Don Young is getting criticized for controversial comments he made this week about suicide in his state, which has the highest per capita suicide rate in the country.

ISIS Militant Group: Coalition Air Strikes Killed Near 25 Islamic State Fighters

A series of coalition air strikes that began in the wee hours of October 22 killed around 25 Islamic State fighters in the town of al-Siniya, located west of the northern Iraqi city of Baiji, according to Reuters.

Election 2014 Results: Latinos Impact Midterms as Both Voters and Candidates

Every day, 2,000 Latinos turn 18 years old in the United States, representing potentially new voters or a person that might be enchanted enough by politics to want to run for election.

Hong Kong Protests and Independence: Hong Kong Federation of Students Reflects on Talks With Government

The Hong Kong Federation of Students says the city officials failed to stop protesters, after speaking with the government on Tuesday.

Immigration Reform News Update: Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes Split on US Immigration Policy

Kentuckians are reportedly split on how to address the current immigration policies of the U.S. based on a new survey data.

Despite Calls for Strict Voter ID Laws, Labor Sec. and Potential Next US Attorney General Tom Perez Says In-Person Fraud Isn't a Problem

At the National Press Club on Monday, the potential successor to Attorney General Eric Holder, Labor Secretary Tom Perez, discussed the alleged problem of in-person voter fraud ahead of the midterm elections.

Immigration Services Want Millions More 'Green Cards' Printed

Immigration reform watchers are questioning by the USCIS would post bid for a vendor to print millions of work authorization and permanent residency cards. President Obama has said he will take measure to reform immigration in November. Are the two linked agendas?

Immigration Reform Economy Benefits: Comprehensive Reform Is 'Economic Imperative' for US, Says Labor Secretary Thomas Perez

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez identified immigration as one step to "shared prosperity" for the U.S. economy.

Monica Lewinsky Says She 'Fell In Love' With Bill Clinton, Was a Victim of Cyberbullying [Video]

After vanishing from the public eye for a decade, Monica Lewinsky reemerged on Monday to deliver a speech stating that she "fell in love" with former President Bill Clinton and became the first victim of cyberbullying.

Texas Governor Race Polls 2014: Wendy Davis Encounters Double-Digit Setback Against GOP's Greg Abbott as Early Voting Starts

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis' hopes as the next governor of Texas appears slim based on a survey conducted for KHOU-TV and Houston Public Media.

Ebola Update 2014: Obama Administration Orders Flight Restrictions from Guinea, Liberia, & Sierra Leone

Less than a week after House Republicans demanded the Obama Administration call for an outright travel ban from three countries suffering from the Ebola epidemic, the Administration announces a restriction on which airports travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone can arrive.

2014 Midterm Election Voting: Major Talking Points Ahead of Nov. 5th Election

Voters and candidates are getting ready for this year's midterm elections in a couple of weeks, with the exception of early and mail balloting in a few key states.

Bills Approving Smithsonian Site for National American Latino Museum Continue to Wait in House of Representatives, Senate

A national Smithsonian museum dedicated to American Latino history is still awaiting approval from a slow-moving Congress.

Senate Election in Kentucky 2014: Alison Lundergan Grimes Falling Behind with Registered, Likely Voters But Leads with Female Voters

The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes has been a narrow campaign based on poll figures, and the latest survey by WKU Social Science Research Center proved no different.

Immigration News Today: Honduras Near 'Failed State' Status Due to Free Trade Agreement, Says Labor and Latino Leaders

Representatives from national Latino and labor organizations described the situation one of the Central American countries as "unbearable" while natives continue to migrate north into Mexico and the United States.