Politics

Australian PM Tony Abbott Survives Leadership Challenge

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 09, 2015 09:20 AM EST

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott now knows what nemesis Julia Gillard felt to face a party challenge to his leadership. He just survived what he describes a "near death experience" when members of the Liberal Party sought his ouster as leader. read more

30,000 Homeland Security Workers to Face Furloughs Amid Budget Stalemate

Geann Pineda   | Feb 09, 2015 02:52 AM EST

Over 30,000 US Department of Homeland Security personnel will be forced to take a furlough if Congress fails to fund the department by month's end. read more

When President Obama Felt ‘Most Broken’

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 07, 2015 03:18 AM EST

His first taste of electoral defeat in 1999 when he ran and lost for a seat in Congress under a minority party is U.S. President Barack Obama's most broken moment. read more

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Faces New Criminal Probe

Geann Pineda   | Feb 06, 2015 07:41 AM EST

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his administration are now a subject of another federal criminal investigation. read more

New Senator Pushes for Less Government Regulation on Restaurant Staff Washing of Hands

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 05, 2015 12:30 PM EST

Neophyte North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis proposed less regulation on the matter of washing of hands after using the bathroom by restaurant staff. read more

Jeb Bush Pushes For Expansion Of Skilled Workers' Immigration

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 08, 2015 09:19 PM EST

In a bid for the presidential run this coming 2016, Jeb Bush has made his first major economic speech which focused on expanding the immigration of skilled workers. read more

Democrats Riled Up Over Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 08, 2015 08:42 PM EST

Around seven Jewish Democrats have met with Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer regarding the upcoming speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and they have expressed their anger regarding the invitation that has bypassed United States President Barack Obama. read more

Chris Christie And Rand Paul Dish Out Views On Vaccines In Wake Of Measles Outbreak

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 05, 2015 11:01 PM EST

New Jersey Governor Republican Chris Christie and Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky dished out their own views about vaccinating children in the wake of a measles outbreak and other issues surrounding vaccines that have recently cropped up. read more

Minority Speaker Tells Israel PM: Talk About Iran on TV, Not Before U.S. Congress

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 03, 2015 12:39 AM EST

Democrats in the U.S. Senate and House hint they may boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech on March 3 after advising him to cancel it. read more

John McCain Offers No Apology for ‘Low-Life Scum’ Remarks

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 02, 2015 09:07 PM EST

Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain said on Sunday that he does not find a need to apologize for his "low-life scum" remarks to members of the Pink Group who disrupted the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing last week. read more

Obama's Spending Plan Rejected By GOP-Controlled Congress

David Curry   | Feb 04, 2015 12:10 PM EST

President Obama is preparing to set a new 14 percent tax in preparation for $478 billion public works program. read more

Mitt Romney Backing Out Of Presidential Race Because Of 'Bush Strategy'

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 05, 2015 02:39 AM EST

Mitt Romney, one of Republican's possible presidential candidates for 2016, backed out from the race in what critics are saying is a result of the "Bush strategy." read more

Ron Dermer's Super Bowl Tweet Pokes Fun At Netanyahu's 'Breach Of Protocol'

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 05, 2015 02:10 AM EST

The continuous arguments and public criticisms between the White House and officials who have helped in the organization of the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has caused Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer to tweet about the controversial breach of protocol via a Super Bowl related tweet. read more

Jeb Bush Faces New Hurdles as Republican Frontrunner for 2016

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 01, 2015 10:18 PM EST

The former governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, is now the Republican front-runner after contender Mitt Romney backed out of his third attempt to run for president. But, analysts warned, Bush is far from hurdling big challenges to his try at the White House. read more

Netanyahu’s Planned Speech Before Congress Draws Flak in U.S. and Israel

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 31, 2015 10:36 AM EST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to accept House Speaker John Boehner's invitation to speak before Congress in March, close to elections in Israel, has apparently backfired. read more

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