Politics

HK Legislative Council Investigates the 'Occupy Central' Protest

Qi Qin   | Oct 15, 2014 04:18 PM EDT

The first meeting of the new session of Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) started on Wednesday morning, focusing on "Occupy Central" and its influence as a whole. read more

Chris Christie Gets Flak For Snubbing GOP NY Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Astorino

Christl Leong   | Oct 15, 2014 11:28 AM EDT

With only three weeks left before the November elections, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has baffled fellow-Republicans for refusing to stump for GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino. read more

Oregon Governor’s Fiancee Admits To Planning Illegal Pot Operation

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 15, 2014 06:20 AM EDT

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber's fiancée, Cylvia Hayes, confessed she helped plan an illegal pot operation in Washington in 1997. read more

U.S. Political Ad Expenses To Exceed US$1B

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 15, 2014 12:12 AM EDT

The expenditure for political advertisements for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections will soon exceed US$1 billion, a new analysis revealed. read more

Chris Christie Says He’d Rather Die Than Be A U.S. Senator

Christl Leong   | Oct 14, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has made it clear he won't be running for the U.S. Senate. read more

North Korean Dictator Kim Jong-Un Reappears After 40 Days

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 14, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Speculations that the North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un is under house arrest has been dismissed when the leader was spotted visiting a residential district and a science academy on Tuesday after being out of the public eye for more than a month. read more

Indicted Gov. Rick Perry To Appear Before Court On Halloween

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 14, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry, who was indicted in August for abuse of power, is set to appear before court for the first time on Halloween as the defense attorneys attempt to quash the felony charges against him. read more

Taiwan Beefs Up Resistance Against China

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 14, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Taiwan is beefing up its resistance against China amid fears that Beijing would push for a reunification with the mainland. read more

Taiwan Beefs Up Resistance Against China

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 14, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

Taiwan is beefing up its resistance against China amid fears that Beijing would push for a reunification with the mainland. read more

Angry Mob Crash Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests

Christl Leong   | Oct 14, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

An angry mob opposed to the pro-democracy protests on Monday clashed with police as they sought to tear down barricades and bring an end to the three-week long demonstration that has brought Hong Kong at a standstill. read more

Angry Mob Crash Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protests

Christl Leong   | Oct 14, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

An angry mob opposed to the pro-democracy protests on Monday clashed with police as they sought to tear down barricades and bring an end to the three-week long demonstration that has brought Hong Kong at a standstill. read more

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Spars With Mark Schauer In Debate

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Republican Governor Rick Snyder clashed with Democratic rival March Schauer during their only debate on economy, education and taxes three weeks ahead of the November election. read more

Congress Mulls Replacement Secret Service Head

Christl Leong   | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

Congress has been mulling over the fate of the Secret Service and how best to overhaul the agency after a series of mishaps that eventually led to Director Julia Pierson's resignation just 18 months after her appointment. read more

Obama Stands Firm On Migrant Detention Centers Despite Receding Influx

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 13, 2014 10:12 PM EDT

Despite the receding number of immigrants from Central America, the United States is standing firm on building illegal-immigrant detention centers. read more

GOP's Campaign Attacks Obama Administration For Inability to Ensure Public Safety

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 10, 2014 09:01 PM EDT

With barely a month before the U.S. midterm elections on November 4, the Grand Old Party (GOP) is ramping up commercials on television and radio highlighting President Barrack Obama and his administration's failure to ensure public safety. read more

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