House Dems: GOP Puerto Rico bill still unacceptable
Mike Lillis - 05/17/16 05:48 PM EDT
Republicans seek to cobble together a bipartisan coalition that can approve a debt-relief bil.
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House wants Library of Congress to use 'illegal aliens'
Rafael Bernal - 05/17/16 02:02 PM EDT
The instruction was included in a legislative spending report.
In shift, Pelosi defends ‘discreet’ Obama immigration enforcement
Mike Lillis - 05/17/16 06:00 AM EDT
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is defending the Obama administration.
Puerto Rico debt becomes constitutional fight on the right
Sylvan Lane and Peter Schroeder - 05/15/16 04:02 PM EDT
Republicans are waging a battle over the Constitution when it comes to helping Puerto Rico.
Dems slam new wave of Obama deportations
Mike Lillis and Rafael Bernal - 05/13/16 05:34 PM EDT
Dems are questioning the election-year timing of the operations.
Industrial accident covers Salvadoran river with sludge
Rafael Bernal - 05/13/16 11:17 AM EDT
The Magdalena River in El Salvador is covered with a thick, black sludge after an industrial...
Sanders, Clinton slam new round of deportation raids
Jesse Byrnes - 05/12/16 05:24 PM EDT
"Sending these people back into harm’s way is wrong," Sanders said.
US planning new wave of deportation raids: report
Jesse Byrnes - 05/12/16 03:12 PM EDT
Hundreds will reportedly be deported in the coming weeks.
Immigration groups bring taco bowls to GOP lawmakers
Rafael Bernal - 05/12/16 01:08 PM EDT
Immigration activists delivered taco bowls to congressional Republicans on Thursday.The unrequested...
Senate, Obama extend sanctions on Venezuela after prodding by Rubio
Ana Radelat - 05/11/16 11:02 AM EDT
"We have a responsibility to stand with the Venezuelan people by extending these sanctions,” he...
Democrats all in on Hispanics vs. Trump
Rafael Bernal - 05/10/16 06:34 PM EDT
They are seizing on every opportunity to fan the flames.
Reworked Puerto Rico bill to debut Wednesday
Peter Schroeder - 05/09/16 02:30 PM EDT
Reworked legislation to address Puerto Rico’s debt crisis will be unveiled Wednesday.
Mexican president wants to legalize same-sex marriage
Rebecca Savransky - 05/17/16 04:47 PM EDT
Enrique Peña Nieto announced the plan while celebrating the national day against homophobia.
Anti-immigrant groups target Paul Ryan
Rafael Bernal - 05/17/16 11:56 AM EDT
An anti-immigrant group launched an ad campaign in Milwaukee Tuesday attacking House Speaker Paul...
Sanders, Bill Clinton head to Puerto Rico amid debt debate
Patricia Guadalupe - 05/16/16 04:26 PM EDT
The island's Democratic primary will be held June 5.
Texas governor: Obama 'failed' to do enough at border
Evelyn Rupert - 05/15/16 07:00 AM EDT
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is "stepping up" on illegal immigration.
New Brazilian president's Cabinet choices turn heads
Rafael Bernal - 05/13/16 11:20 AM EDT
Michel Temer included no women in his Cabinet.
Mexican ambassador pledges to 'defend the interests of Mexicans'
Rafael Bernal - 05/13/16 11:09 AM EDT
Carlos Sada Solana was sworn in on Thursday.
Labor Secretary Perez: 'No conversations' with Clinton about VP slot
Naomi Jagoda - 05/12/16 03:20 PM EDT
Donald Trump's policies would be a "train wreck" for Hispanics, Tom Perez said.
Eric Trump: Hispanics excited for his dad to be president
Rebecca Savransky - 05/12/16 03:07 PM EDT
Eric Trump said Hispanics think his father will bring back jobs.
Hispanic groups eye Perez as potential VP
Patricia Guadalupe - 05/11/16 01:54 PM EDT
Prominent Latino groups say the Labor secretary can be Clinton's running mate.
Puerto Rico bill delayed in the House again
Peter Schroeder - 05/11/16 10:32 AM EDT
"We are making progress, but we are not there yet," said Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
US hopes for ‘imminent’ extradition of ‘El Chapo’
Julian Hattem - 05/09/16 05:16 PM EDT
“We are hoping for it, but again, it is up to the Mexican court system,” Loretta Lynch said.
Mexican judge: 'El Chapo' extradition can proceed
Jesse Byrnes - 05/09/16 01:20 PM EDT
Extradition to the U.S. has been in the works for months.
