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Senate Unanimously Confirms Ex-Proctor & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald as New Secretary of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Procter & Gamble Co. CEO Robert McDonald as the next Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

US Latinos Divided on Handling Influx of Undocumented Immigrant Children, Reform This Year ‘Very Important’

U.S. Latinos are divided on how to address the influx of undocumented Central American children entering the country, but a majority gave low marks to President Barack Obama's handling of the issue.

White House: Waiting to Fight Climate Change Gets More Costly by the Decade

According to a report released by the White House on Tuesday, waiting to mitigate the effects of climate change could end up costing the country a lot of money.

Snoop Dogg Smoking at White House: Rapper Admits He Smoked Marijuana in White House Bathroom [Watch]

A well-known marijuana aficionado Snoop Dogg admits lighting up a joint in a bathroom at the White House.

Obama Approval Rating: 55 Percent Disapprove of President's Management as Obamacare Opposition Increases

President Barack Obama's approval rating has decreased while the disapproval rating maintains a double-digit lead, but it is the Affordable Care Act that could still play a factor in November's elections.

Affordable Care Act Update: US Federal Judges Rule Conflicting Decisions on Federal Insurance Subsidies

Two federal courts ruled contradictory decisions on subsidies of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Tuesday that may affect people across 36 states.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to US-Mexico Border Due to Federal Government's 'Empty Promises'

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced on Monday plans to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border to help secure the border.

White House Bomb Threat Breaking News Update: Unattended Package on North Lawn Causes Lockdown

The White House was placed on a brief lockdown after an unattended package was found near the North Lawn on Thursday afternoon.

Colleges, Universities to Face New Financial Challenges Despite High Hispanic Enrollment

While several business sectors are still recovering from the financial crisis of 2008, colleges and universities are reportedly set to face further "substantial" economic challenges.

President Barack Obama, GOP's Response to Undocumented Immigrants Crisis Faces Public Disapproval

The public disapproves of President Barack Obamas and the GOP's handling of the immigration crisis, based on new polling data.

Immigration Reform in New York: State DREAM Act's Future Addressed by Bill's Sponsor, Impact on Economy

FWD.us, the Association for a Better New York and New York University hosted an "Immigration Reform for New York State in the 21st Century Economy" panel moderated by Time Warner Cable News NY1 Noticias' "Pura Politica" anchor Juan Manuel Benitz. "Right now, immigration reform is incredibly political," said FWD.us National Organizing Director Lisa Conn, adding, "It's one of those issues that you might offend someone if you talk about it because it's so political."

White House Predicts the 2014 Deficit Will Drop to $583B, Smallest Amount Since 2008

Thanks to higher taxes, cuts to government spending and an improving economy, the federal government's budget deficit will drop to $583 billion this year.

Immigration Reform News 2014: President Obama Urges Congress to Pass Deportation Funding

As the nation's border states continue to see an influx of unaccompanied minors from Central America cross the U.S.-Mexico border, filling up federal facilities, President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to pass a $3.7 billion fund to process the undocumented minors and transport them back to their homelands.

House Speaker John Boehner Writes Letter Clarifying Lawsuit Against President Obama

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, penned a letter explaining his intentions to sue President Barack Obama. According to the House speaker, all members of Congress, including lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and Obama, swore an oath to "preserve, protect and defend" the country's Constitution.

US Department of Education Launches 3-Tier 'Excellent Educators for All' Initiative

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) launched a new initiative to provide students the access to "great educators." The new program, known as the "Excellent Educators for All Initiative," is aimed to help states and school districts with a three-part system.

Immigration Reform: Senate Leader Harry Reid Hopeful for Reform but After Nov. 4 Elections

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, told Hispanics that comprehensive immigration reform will not come to fruition this summer. Reid placed blame on House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, for noting voting on an immigration reform bill within the House of Representatives.

Barack Obama Talks Immigration Reform at Annual Naturalization Ceremony for Immigrant Military Members

President Barack Obama continued a recent Fourth of July tradition at the White House by holding a naturalization ceremony, granting citizenship to immigrants who signed up to serve in the U.S. military as well as their spouses.

Threat Level Thursday: Cybersecurity, Laws With Loopholes, Energy Crisis and Go Microsoft

Welcome to Threat Level Thursday, where this week we will listen to the White House "talk" about cybsecurity, watch lawkmakers make laws with loopholes, realize that our energy sector has been under attack, and give Microsoft a thumbs up for standing up to Big Brother.

President Obama 'Worst President' Since World War II, Ronald Reagan Ranked Best, Says Quinnipiac National Poll

Polling data revealed respondents believe President Barack Obama is "the worst president since World War II." The Quinnipiac University National Poll surveyed 1,446 registered voters, 33 percent of whom said out of every president since Harry Truman, Obama is the "worst president."

White House on Uninsured Minority Men: More Male Latino Millennials Uninsured Than African Americans, Whites

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released data on the characteristics of uninsured men, notably within the Latino and African American communities.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Obama's Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones for Abortion Clinics

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings on Thursday in regards to President Barack Obama's executive power and the right to protest outside abortion clinics.