Politics

Man Claims Responsibility For White House Drone Crash

Geann Pineda   | Jan 26, 2015 10:00 PM EST

A man has claimed responsibility for the drone that crashed onto the White House grounds early Monday. read more

Obama in Another Battle with GOP over Oil Drilling Ban in Wildlife Refuge

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 26, 2015 05:03 AM EST

The dust has hardly settled over U.S. President Barack Obama's clash with the Republican Party on immigration reforms, and another one is building up. The topic of their new battle is the proposed ban on oil drilling in a wildlife refuge. read more

Hong Kong Occupy Leaders Face 5-Year Jail Sentence Following ‘Staged Arrest’

Erik Pineda   | Jan 25, 2015 12:27 AM EST

Hong Kong authorities detained and questioned Saturday three pro-democracy leaders following their voluntary surrender. The Occupy movement founders were released shortly but police hints of upcoming charges. read more

Did Sheldon Silver Earn His ‘Gold’ from Corruption?

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 23, 2015 03:27 AM EST

Federal authorities arrested on Thursday New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on charges of corruption. He is accused of using his position in New York to get millions of dollars in kickbacks and bribes. read more

Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush Meet Privately to 'Catch up'

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 23, 2015 01:38 PM EST

Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush Republicans were said to have met in Utah in private. read more

King Abdullah Ends 9-Year Reign, Salman is New King of Saudi Arabia

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 23, 2015 12:52 AM EST

After three weeks of confinement in the hospital, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah died on early Friday morning, ending nine years of reign that began in 2006. With his death, the new king is his brother Salman, while the crown prince and heir of the new king is half-brother Muqrin. read more

House Passes Bill Banning Taxpayer Funds For Abortions

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 23, 2015 01:09 AM EST

The Republican-run Congress on Thursday passed a legislation that prohibits federal funding for abortion. read more

Democrats Say They Won't Support Obama's Unilateral Trade Proposal

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 22, 2015 01:53 PM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama declared on Tuesday during his State of the Union address that he will push for legislation that would give him authority to unilaterally make trade deals, but Democrats have warned that they will not support him on this. read more

Boehner Skirts Protocol, Invites Netanyahu to U.S. Without Consulting Obama

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 22, 2015 12:32 PM EST

U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner might have violated some protocols as the White House questioned him about inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak before the Congress regarding Iran without first consulting President Barack Obama. read more

China Politicians Anxious Over Beijing Air Pollution

Desiree Sison   | Jan 21, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Heavy smog is hovering over Beijing as government officials are feeling anxious about the possible reactions from the Chinese population they would receive read more

Mike Huckabee Not Impressed With Obama's Agenda

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 21, 2015 02:23 PM EST

Former Arkansas Governor and possible presidential candidate for the elections on 2016, Mike Huckabee, is reportedly not impressed with the big-spending agenda that United States President Barack Obama has presented during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. read more

Chinese President Salary Increases, General Pay Increase For Public Employees Announced

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 21, 2015 03:50 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly going to get a raise from the US$13,600 he gets annually to US$22, 300 after a general pay increase for public employees was announced, China Daily state media confirms on Tuesday. read more

Obama Has Not Kept 'Promises' Stated In Past State Of The Union Addresses, Critics Say

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 19, 2015 11:59 PM EST

United States President Barack Obama has been giving the annual State Of The Union Address for six years now and this Tuesday's address is being closely watched by critics who have pointed out that the president has not kept his promises in the past. read more

White House Invades Different Social Media Sites to Widen Reach of President’s State of the Union Address

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 19, 2015 09:30 AM EST

Then Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama extensively used social media such as microblogging site Twitter to win the presidency in 2008. Seven years later, he has gone beyond Twitter and has tapped other forms of social media for the State of the Union address to reach more Americans. read more

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