Vice President Joe Biden to Host First-Ever Summit Promoting Sustainable Energy in Caribbean

The White House announced Vice president Joe Biden will preside over the first-ever Caribbean Energy Security Summit later this month from Washington, D.C.

President Obama Announces America’s College Promise Program; What You Need To Know

President Barack Obama announced plans Friday to recommend free community college for certain students in a proposal titled “Promise of Higher Education in the United States.”

Obama Administration Quiet on Names of 53 Political Prisoners in Cuba As 3 Dissidents Released From Jail

Three political prisoners have been released from prison in Cuba. The three men are reportedly among the 53 people the United States (U.S.) government categorized as political prisoners and in efforts to normalize diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Mexico President Announces Plans for Mexican Citizens to Receive Proper Documents, Comments on Cuban Relations

U.S. President Barack Obama met with Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto ahead of the countries' bilateral High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) meeting. While Peña Nieto and Obama discussed economic topics, the two presidents spoke about immigration and the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

GOP Needs Immigration Reform to Win 2016 Presidential Election, Says Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., cautioned the Republican Party about its 2016 presidential election odds if the issue of immigration is not addressed.

Obama Executive Orders Gives Pay Increases to 'Certain' Federal Employees Before Going On Vacation

President Barack Obama issued a new executive order that will adjust the pay rates for certain federal employees for the upcoming year.

Obama Administration Official Reveals US-Cuba Policy Changes, Benefits of Renewed Relations

White House officials detailed the most significant changes to U.S. and Cuba foreign policy in more than 50 years. During a conference call, a senior administration official acknowledged President Barack Obama's commitment to change policies that was originally viewed as a failure at the expense of advancing interests.

Marco Rubio Condemns New U.S.-Cuba Relations, But Cuban American Millennials Disagree

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has criticized the Obama administration's plans to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments were not shared among millennials and scholars.

Obama on Net Neutrality: Calls for 'Free and Open' Internet, Recommends FCC to Adopt Four Steps

President Barack Obama recommitted his position on the net neutrality debate, calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enact new rules to secure a "free and open" Internet.

House Speaker John Boehner Warns President Obama Against Executive Action on Immigration Reform

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, warned of the consequences of using potential executive action on immigration reform during his first press conference since Republicans regained control of the Congress.

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.

President Barack Obama Appoints Latinas Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, Victoria Espinel to Key Administration Posts

President Barack Obama named two Latinos for two key administration posts, which do not require congressional approval.

Ebola Virus Outbreak Update: House Speaker John Boehner Wants West Africa Travel Ban

With news that a second health care worker was diagnosed with Ebola and flew to Cleveland despite a developing fever, Speaker of the House John Boehner wants President Barack Obama to consider a temporary flight ban as the virus remains a top health concern.

President Obama 'Unequivocally' Supports Net Neutrality Amidst FCC Decision

Folks worried about net neutrality can rest more easily knowing they have the support of the most powerful man in the world. President Barack Obama said last week that he was a staunch supporter of keeping Internet traffic free of bandwidth-altering oversight.

Millennials and the Housing Market: Millennials Less Likely to be Homeowners than Young Adults in Previous Generations

Millennials may represent one-third of the overall U.S. population, but they are less likely to become homeowners than young adults from previous generations.

White House Publishes 'Economic Facts' About Millennials' Benefits to US Economy

The White House, with the Council of Economic Advisers, published a report on the economic impacts of the largest generation in the U.S.: millennials.
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