Politics

Sarah Palin: ‘Haters’ May Drive Me To Run for Office Again

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and the one-time Republican ticket for the vice-presidency, told her “haters” Tuesday afternoon that their mockery and insults might just inspire her to run for public office again. read more

Gov. Scott Walker Releases New Equal Pay Ad 2 Years After Repealing Equal Pay Law

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 11:49 PM EDT

Gov. Scott Walker (R) released a last-minute ad Monday morning featuring his female lieutenant governor who branded him as the champion of gender equality in the workplace—just two years after he quietly killed the equal pay law. read more

Republicans Lead In Race For Senate Majority

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

Republicans have maintained a narrow lead in the battle to gain control of the Senate, according to recent polls. read more

Cuomo Softens Ebola Quarantine Policy, Makes Christie Look 'Extreme'

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 28, 2014 08:41 AM EDT

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is having a change of heart regarding New York's Ebola quarantine policy after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie imposed a mandatory quarantine in his own state. read more

U.S. Lawmakers Politicize Ebola Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

The Obama administration has come under fire for the way it has handled the health challenge posed by the Ebola virus. With Congress out of session for the November elections, lawmakers have taken it upon themselves to impose statewide restrictions to prevent an outbreak. read more

Joe Biden Stokes Rumors Of 2016 Presidential Bid In Iowa

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Iowa Monday for a campaign event where he endorsed Senate candidate Bruce Braley, lambasted the Republicans and made a vague reference to a possible 2016 presidential bid. read more

EU Budget Commissioner Warns Of A ‘Pandora's Box’ Scenario If UK Refuses To Pay €2.1 Billion Bill

Vittorio Hernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 02:19 AM EDT

European Union Budget Commissioner Jacek Dominik warned British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday that if the UK would refuse to pay the €2.1 ((US$2.67 billion)) billion it owes the regional bloc, it would open a "Pandora's Box" that could lead to the UK rebate from the EU being placed at stake. read more

New Toronto Mayor Elected, Ends Ford Era Marked With Drug, Alcohol Scandals

Christl Leong   | Oct 28, 2014 01:17 AM EDT

Toronto has found a new mayor in moderate conservative John Tory Monday, who was in a tight race with opponent Doug Ford, brother of Rob Ford, the mayor who rose to notoriety in 2013 for his numerous alcohol- and drug-use scandals. read more

Kevin McCarthy Wants To Save Republicans, Vows To Change Capitol Hill

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 28, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy spoke in front of a Los Angeles crowd, including Long Island donors and said people will not see a Republican president by 2016 if Americans are not prepared to make radical changes read more

Democrat Martha Coakley Faces Another Tight Race In Massachusetts

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 28, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts Democrat Martha Coakley is battling a tight race against Republican Charlie Baker for the gubernatorial post this coming midterm elections. read more

CDC, White House Reject Mandatory Ebola Quarantines

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 28, 2014 02:30 AM EDT

The White House on Monday urged health workers and travelers from countries with Ebola outbreak to voluntarily isolate themselves instead of relying on state-wide quarantine policies. read more

Scott Walker Backtracks On Scathing Comments Against RGA, Chris Christie

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 28, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) backtracked on his provocative remarks against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) Monday following what appears to be an increased Republican financial support to his flagging bid for a re-election. read more

Hillary Clinton Clarifies Comment On Businesses Not Creating Jobs

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 27, 2014 11:13 PM EDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton clarified her remark that businesses do not create jobs Monday after it drew merciless criticisms with potential lasting damage ahead of her 2016 president bid from the Republican camp. read more

Immigration Activists Seek Answers From Hillary Clinton Ahead Of 2016 Election

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 27, 2014 09:38 PM EDT

Years before the 2016 presidential elections, activists are already demanding answers from potential presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to the nation's immigration issues. read more

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