Politics

‘I Want to be President’: Mitt Romney

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 10, 2015 08:25 AM EST

For months, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney kept denying he was casting moist eyes on the White House after he lost to incumbent President Barack Obama in 2012. read more

New Sri Lanka Leaders Expected to Throw Monkey Wrench Into China ‘Designs’

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 10, 2015 01:40 AM EST

Sri Lanka's warming ties with China is expected to be placed on the back burner after the island nation's new leadership, which ran on a promise to slam the breaks on doing business with Beijing, was sworn in yesterday. read more

Barbara Boxer Retirement Opens Door to California Race for Senate Seat in Over 20 Years

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 09, 2015 09:45 AM EST

With the Thursday announcement by veteran California Senator Barbara Boxer that she won't seek reelection in 2016, the state suddenly became an interesting one to observe among political pundits. read more

Beijing Wants to Tax Income of Overseas Chinese

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 09, 2015 04:28 AM EST

With millions of Chinese now working overseas, Beijing is eyeing their income so it could collect taxes on these. Ahead of collecting taxes, China is asking its citizens to report their income earned abroad. read more

Obama Wants To Give Students Two Free Years In Community College

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 09, 2015 01:39 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama is reportedly aiming to give students studying at community colleges two free years but the Republican-run Congress needs to approve the bill first and a bipartisan appeal. read more

What Veto Threat? Congress Approves ObamaCare Law

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 09, 2015 12:19 AM EST

Veto threats have been issued by the White House but the Congress already voted on Thursday regarding the legislation on the ObamaCare law as the Republican-controlled House continues to challenge the Obama administration. read more

Obama Threatens To Veto 3 Bills To Be Passed In Congress

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 08, 2015 01:19 AM EST

The Republican-controlled Congress plans to pass top-priority bills in the coming weeks but the White House said U.S. President Barack Obama might use his veto power against three bills as he is continuously challenged by the Party. read more

Hong Kong Starts Second Round of Election Consultation

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 07, 2015 05:12 PM EST

The Hong Kong government has begun its second round of consultation on how it should elect a leader. However, CY Leung warned that "coercive actions that are illegal or disrupt social order" would not sway the Chinese government. read more

Congress Divided on Net Neutrality

David Curry   | Jan 07, 2015 01:24 PM EST

Democrats and Republicans are split in the net neutrality debate, as the FCC reportedly sides with President Obama's plan. read more

What's in a name? Councilman's Threat on Its Unauthorized Use Boomerangs

Jose Mario Fuderanan   | Jan 07, 2015 02:38 AM EST

A councilman's attempt to keep his name out of the papers did just the opposite when his name landed on the paper's editorial more than 30 times and his hashtagged name, trending on social media by Tuesday evening. read more

Obama Might Use Veto Power For Proposed Keystone XL Legislation

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 06, 2015 11:34 PM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama will use his veto power against the proposed legislation for the Keystone XL pipeline, the White House said in a statement. read more

Xi Leads Revival of China’s Maoist ‘Thought Police’

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 06, 2015 07:44 PM EST

China's modern day preachers of Maoist ideology find an unexpected ally in President Xi Jinping and they lost no time playing the role of thought police to the hilt. read more

Jeb Bushes Urges 'Respect For All' In Gay Marriage Debate

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 05, 2015 10:58 PM EST

Jeb Bush, a possible candidate for the Presidential Elections this 2016, is known for opposing gay marriage but has recently urged respect for all as same-sex couples begin to wed in Florida. read more

First African-American Senator Elected by Popular Vote, Edward Brooke, Dies at 95

Dino Lirios   | Jan 05, 2015 08:12 AM EST

Edward Brooke, the first African-American United States senator elected by popular vote, dies at the age of 95 the Republican Party said. read more

Sarah Palin Hits Back at PETA for Criticism on Trig’s Photo Stepping on Pet Dog

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 05, 2015 06:08 AM EST

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin hit back on Sunday at the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal (PETA) for its criticism of her New Year's photo posted in her Facebook showing 6-year-old son Trig stepping on a dog's back while washing the dishes. read more

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