Politics

Anti-Addiction Demonstration Call For New FDA Commissioner

Christl Leong   | Sep 29, 2014 05:31 AM EDT

Hundreds of protesters marched outside Washington on Sunday as they called for stricter regulations on prescription drugs and for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg to step down. read more

Gov. Jerry Brown Vetoes Drone Bill That Requires Warrant Before Use

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 29, 2014 08:28 AM EDT

Democratic Governor Jerry Brown of California on Sunday has slammed the bill that will require law enforcement officials and agencies to secure warrants to use drones for surveys. read more

Obama’s Approval Among Hispanics Slips Down –Gallup Poll

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 29, 2014 06:08 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama's approval among Hispanics slipped down 10 percentage points above the national average since 2012, according to a Gallup survey conducted from January 2009 to August 2014. read more

Obama: Democrats Could Hold The U.S. Senate

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 29, 2014 07:24 AM EDT

November's midterm elections are just around the corner and President Barack Obama confidently said Democrats would control the U.S. Senate during CBS' 60 Minutes interview on Sunday. read more

EU-U.S. Trade Agreement At Forefront Of EU Commissioners’ Inquiry

Christl Leong   | Sep 29, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

The European Union's incoming trade chief Cecilia Malstrom is set to defend against a tough grilling on how she plans to handle free trade talks with the United States as confirmation hearings for nominees of the new European Commission begin on Monday. read more

Chelsea Clinton Baby Girl Charlotte Born Late Friday

Dan Weisman   | Sep 27, 2014 09:34 PM EDT

It's a girl for Team Clinton. Chelsea Clinton, 34, gave birth Friday night to the latest member of one of America's leading political families, a girl named Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky. read more

Eric Holder’s Resignation Leaves a Void on Civil Rights For Obama

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 27, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

The resignation of United States Attorney General Eric Holder will remove the voice of the White House in issues of civil rights, during a time when the Missouri shooting underscores the importance of the issue. read more

U.S. Government Reaches Settlement With Navajo Nation for $554 Million

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 27, 2014 11:10 PM EDT

The United States government on Friday finalized a settlement with the Navajo Nation for a record amount of US$554 million, in a dispute which started over 50 years ago. read more

Marine Whistle-Blower Reached Settlement With Marine Corps

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 27, 2014 11:12 PM EDT

The marine whistle-blower who exposed the Marine Corps' disinterest in procuring armored vehicles for its troops in Iraq has finally reached a settlement regarding the dispute on Sept. 25, a federal agency reported Thursday. read more

Gubernatorial Candidate Smokes Weed in Campaign Ad

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 28, 2014 01:12 AM EDT

A gubernatorial candidate in Rhode Island, who admitted to being a marijuana caregiver and patient, smoked weed in her campaign video. read more

Palin to Campaign for Rob Maness in Louisiana

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 28, 2014 01:02 AM EDT

Sarah Palin will be flying to Louisiana to campaign for Republican Rob Maness, a senatorial candidate in a race against incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu, in what has been tagged as an "insurgent campaign." read more

Greg Orman's Candidacy Threatens Republican Hold in Kansas

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 26, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

With only six weeks to go before the midterm elections, independent candidate Greg Orman is threatening the Republican's hold in Kansas. read more

Eric Holder Reaps Mocking Comments From Republicans As He Resigns

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 26, 2014 08:33 AM EDT

The announcement of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's resignation prompted Republican lawmakers, who have not always agreed with his policies, to post mocking comments on Twitter. read more

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad Says He Will Win Because Of His Mustache

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 28, 2014 12:58 AM EDT

U.S. Republican Governor Terry Branstad, aiming for a sixth term in Iowa in November, credited his famous mustache for his political success, a CNN reporter said. read more

Eric Holder Resigns, Sets Ugly Fight Over Successors

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 26, 2014 07:47 AM EDT

Attorney General Eric Holder announced his plan to resign on Thursday, but will stay until a new successor is named, in what is expected to be an ugly process. read more

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