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Election 2014: Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman Seeks Latino Support for Fourth Term, Now Backing DACA, DREAMers

In a midterm election season that has been relatively quiet, three-term Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman is running in one of the most hotly contested re-elections of his political career.

Election 2014: Andrew Romanoff, Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 6th District, Hopes Latino Vote Will Help Him Win in November

In one of this year's most hotly contested elections, Democratic challenger Andrew Romanoff is confident he will defeat Republican incumbent Mike Coffman in the battle to represent Colorado's 6th District.

Senate Primary Elections, GOP Chances & Poll Results: Sarah Palin Weighs in on Alaska Race

There are two red state primary elections on Tuesday -- Alaska and Wyoming. In Alaska there is a heated contest to determine which Republican candidate will face incumbent Senator Mark Begich (D). Alaska will be a critical state in the midterm elections for determining which party has control of the Senate.

Immigration Rights, DACA Could Impact Nebraska Governor Race, State's Hispanic Population to Hit 25 Percent by 2050

Nebraska's small but growing Latino population and its views on the immigration debate could play a role in the state's gubernatorial race.

Wife of Texas Anti-Gay Leader Divorced Him To Be With a Woman

The divorce dates to 2011, months before Jonathan Saenz became president of Texas Values Just months before Jonathan Saenz rose to the top of prominent anti-gay group Texas Values, his wife filed for divorce so she could be with another woman, Hays County district court records show, according to Lone Star Q.

Abortion Clinics & Health Centers: Alabama's Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Abortion clinics argued that the law was just a way to get them shut down. An Alabama law that restricted abortion clinic doctors has been named unconstitutional.

Nicolas Sarkozy Investigation in France: Former President Accused of Abusing Political Power, Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 59, is formally under investigation on allegations of misuse of his political power.

Mark Mayfield, Mississippi Tea Party Leader, Commits Suicide Amid Scandal

Mississippi Tea Party vice chairman shoots himself, allegedly over the political scandal around Sen. Thad Cochran's wife.

Soda in New York: Court Removes Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

The New York State Court has ruled that the NYC Health Department doesn't have the authority to ban large sugary drinks.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Secretary Jeh Johnson to Visit Arizona, Detention Facilities

Secretary Jeh Johnson will travel to Arizona to visit detention facilities that have seen dramatic increases in children immigrants and are currently overfilled.

Independents, Third-Party Registered Voters Protest Partisan Primary Elections in NYC

Primary election season is underway in the United States, but for people registered outside of the Democratic or Republican parties, the right to vote may be in jeopardy.

House Republicans to Elect New Majority House Leader

House Republicans will elect a new majority House leader on Thursday in wake of Eric Cantor's stunning loss in the Virginia Republican primary to little known Tea Party challenger Dave Brat

President Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Black Federal Judge

President Obama continues to inject diversity into the federal courts with new appointments and sets new historical records.

Venezuela News, Politics & Update 2014: Three Accused of Assassination Plot Against Venezuelan President

The three men accused are witnesses of an alleged plot against President Maduro and are wanted for questioning though one of the accused denies the allegations.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

George H.W. Bush Skydives to Celebrate 90th Birthday

While many seniors choose to celebrate their 90th birthday with friends, family and cake, former President George H. W. Bush decided to break the mold and jump out of a helicopter.

Eric Cantor Loss & Update: Campaign Expenses Include $724 on Cufflinks, $7k at BLT Steakhouse

Washington D.C.-based journalist Scott MacFarlane has revealed Eric Cantor's campaign expenses.

Cesar Chavez's Grandson Sues Arizona Congressional Candidate for Changing Name to 'Cesar Chavez'

An Arizona man changed his name to Cesar Chavez to appeal to Hispanic voters, and now Cesar Chavez's grandson wants him removed from the ballot.

Barack Obama Workout in Poland: US President's Exercise Routine Caught on Film in Hotel [Video]

One of President Barack Obama's private moments was exposed to the world when a video of him working out at a hotel gym in Poland was leaked to the Polish media.

Scott Fistler, Two-Time GOP Candidate, Changes Name to Cesar Chavez to Cater to Latino Voters

Scott Fistler changed his name because he has "experienced many hardships" as a result of his name.

Russia Begins Removing Troops From Ukrainian Border, US Defense Secretary Says

Russian troops begin to move out of Ukrainian border, potentially easing tensions between the two countries.