Politics
Latinos con Biden will place heavier focus on economy and healthcare over immigration, initiative chair says
One of Biden's primary initiatives to reach the demographic will place its focus on the economy and healthcare, Rep. Veronica Escobar told La Opinión
Biden administration to reclassify marijuana for the first time in over half a century
The measure is a first step toward easing federal restrictions on cannabis
Haiti transitional council names former sports minister Fritz Belizaire as new PM
The council is seeking to strengthen the country's institutions and quell the violence that has taken over the country
'Se habla política': The use of Spanish among U.S. politicos has soared this election year
Research by The Hispanic Council reveals a record number of Spanish-speaking representatives and senators
Gov. Greg Abbott directs Texas to disregard Biden's new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students
"This ham-handed effort to impose a leftist belief onto Title IX exceeds your authority as President," he wrote in X.
Trump promised to increase efforts to win over Latinos—so far, there's little evidence of progress
The presumptive GOP nominee said he would hold major events to reach the Latino vote, but despite promises, little steps have been taken
How Libre, a Koch brothers group, aims to engage Latinos by criticizing Biden's economic policies
Libre, created by the Koch brothers, will spend seven figures in the campaign. Economy has been a weakness for Biden among Latinos
Some Chicagoans are so outraged over a $70 million aid package for migrants that they want a mayoral recall
While the Windy City has spent $300 million on migrant relief, it's seeking up to $1.5 billion in taxpayer money to help build a new Chicago Bears stadium
Americans are increasingly critical and dissatisfied with a Biden-Trump election rematch
As voters come closer to facing the same choice they did four years ago, about half of them wish they could change both options in the ballot
Oklahoma becomes latest state to advance legislation allowing for the removal of undocumented immigrants
HB 4156 has been passed by the Lower and Upper Houses and sent to the governor
Half of Americans say they'd support mass deportations of undocumented immigrants
According to a new Axios Vibes survey, 51% of Americans— including Democrats and Republicans— are keen to this idea
Does Donald Trump deserve total immunity for 'official acts'? SCOTUS starts hearing arguments
SCOTUS hears arguments on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution after leaving office for "official acts" while he was president
Ariel Henry resigns as Haitian PM in step toward formation of new government
Michel Patrick Boisvert has taken office as interim prime minister
Spanish-language media outlets launch nonpartisan campaigns to engage the Latino vote
TelevisaUnivision and the Hispanic Federation announced plans to mobilize Latino voters through registration drives and other initiatives
From Arizona to North Carolina: Biden's edge over Trump in battleground states narrows amid economic woes
Biden is ahead in just one of the seven states most likely to determine the outcome of his matchup with Donald Trump, according to the latest Bloomberg survey
Venezuela's Edmundo González in first words as a presidential candidate: 'No one can be indifferent'
The diplomat thanked the support from the rest of the opposition and said he bets on a country where "no one fears being persecuted for their ideas"
How the term 'invasion' is dividing the GOP when it comes to discussing immigration
As presumptive GOP candidate Donald Trump intensifies his anti-immigration rhetoric, some conservative organizations denounce the use of the term "invasion"
President Biden is considering granting legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens
While an announcement isn't imminent, The Wall Street Journal reported that the program is a certain possibility
One in three Latinos say immigrants are affecting their social status in the U.S.
A new study showed that many Latinos wish other Americans could differentiate between them and newly-arrived immigrants
How the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up efforts to engage the Latino electorate
From lengthy sit-down interviews in Spanish networks to expensive Spanglish ad campaigns, here's how the incumbent is trying to retain the Latino vote.
Trump hush money trial in New York City: highlights from the prosecutors' opening arguments
Here's what the prosecutors and the defense had to say about the alleged payments to women claiming to have relationships with Trump
Texas has seen a decrease in migrant encounters; is its anti-immigration effort working?
Operation Lone Star was launched in 2021 to counter border crossings. Are their efforts working now? The answer is complicated.
Humanitarian organization rejects claims that they were encouraging immigrant voter fraud
Voter fraud by immigrants has become a major concern for the GOP, but are these claims realistic? Exhaustive data says no
Man sets himself on fire outside of New York City courthouse where Trump's trial is taking place
It is not yet known the reason or the conditions of the man, but paramedics rushed him out of the scene
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene suggests use of 'space laser technology' at US-Mexico border
The Congresswoman also suggested that California wildfires in 2018 were intentionally started by "lasers or blue beams of light"
Texas Military Department probes border shooting incident involving National Guard and migrant
The shooting occurred April 14 at the border in El Paso, Texas. The guard had allegedly seen the migrant stabbing another individual in U.S. soil.
Javier Milei, America Ferrera among Latinos included in TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024
Actor Colman Domingo and Brazil's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, also made the list
El Paso judge calls on Texas to assist in processing and holding migrants amid overwhelmed local jails
The request comes after state authorities arrested some 200 migrants on rioting charges
Hispanic Caucus backs Rob Menendez, son of disgraced politician, ahead of New Jersey elections
Seeking to maintain and grow their numbers, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has given its support to Rep. Bob Menendez ahead of state primaries.
Senate Democrats Divided Over Biden's Tougher Immigration Approach
As the immigration crisis continues, President Biden is opting for harsher tactics. With elections around the corner, what do Senate Democrats think?