Politics

Sen. Bernie Sanders Challenges Hillary Clinton

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 17, 2014 09:33 AM EDT

United States Senator Bernie Sanders said he wants to challenge Hillary Clinton because all presidential candidates should be challenged, citing American issues that need debate. read more

Congress Scrutinizes Obama's ISIL strategy

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 17, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

Democratic and Republican Party leaders said Tuesday that they support President Obama's decision to arm Syrian rebels against the Islamic State, a part of the president's strategy to combat the Middle Eastern insurgents. read more

GOP Sen. Richard Burr Plans 2016 Bid, Amid Retirement Rumors

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 17, 2014 02:48 AM EDT

The office of United States Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) confirmed on Tuesday that the senator plans to run for a third Senate term in 2016, amid speculations of his looming retirement, according to a National Journal interview. read more

Gender Gap Plays Role in New Hampshire, North Carolina Elections-- Polls

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 16, 2014 04:13 PM EDT

Two recently conducted polls revealed that female voters supports Sen. Kay Hagan Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the senatorial race. read more

Perdue Accuses Nunn Of Being ‘Too Liberal’ In New Political Ad

J.Sol   | Sep 16, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

Republican David Perdue attacked his opponent Michelle Nunn (D) for being "too liberal" in his first ad for the Georgia senatorial race. read more

Family Legacy Lives On For Many U.S. Political Candidates

J.Sol   | Sep 16, 2014 11:56 AM EDT

Many fresh-faced politicians in the United States are relying on any sort of political lineage that could help swing the votes in their favor. read more

President Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Bennie Adkins, Tells Gripping Vietnam War Story

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 16, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama on Monday bestowed a Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins for his services during the Vietnam War in 1966. read more

House GOPs Gearing In Support Of Obama’s Syrian Rebel Training Against ISIL

Christl Leong   | Sep 16, 2014 05:11 AM EDT

The Republican-led House is working to pass legislation in support of President Obama's drive to train and provide arms to moderate Syrian rebels as part of efforts to combat the Islamic State (ISIL) threat in the Middle East. read more

ISIL, Ebola Are Equally Serious Threats –U.S. Sen. Alexander

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 16, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said the Ebola crisis in West Africa is as serious as the threat that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses because it is fast becoming out-of-control. read more

Hillary Clinton Secretly Manipulated Benghazi Documents, Ex-Official Alleges

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 16, 2014 03:47 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton secretly removed documents deemed damaging to her political career before submitting them to the independent committee investigating the Benghazi incident, an ex-State Department official alleged. read more

Sen. Roderick Wright To Resign From State Senate Following Conviction

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 16, 2014 02:15 AM EDT

California Democratic State Senator Roderick Wright said in a letter on Monday that he plans to step down from his position later this month following his conviction. read more

Shaheen Ties With Brown In New Hampshire Senate Race -Poll

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 15, 2014 11:58 PM EDT

A poll revealed that former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown has tied with incumbent New Hampshire U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen in his attempt to take her seat in the upcoming midterm elections. read more

Minimum Wage Hike Gains Momentum In GOP-Controlled States

Christl Leong   | Sep 15, 2014 02:06 PM EDT

President Obama's thrust to increase the minimum wage, which has so far been successful among Democrat-leaning states, may gain momentum in the Republican heartland in the upcoming elections. read more

Republican Candidate Thomas Ready Gets Death Threat After Calling Sandy Hook Massacre A Hoax

Christl Leong   | Sep 15, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Republican Colorado county commissioner candidate Thomas Ready received a death threat on Facebook after he posted a link suggesting the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax read more

Republican Doubts Obama’s Ground Troop Strategy Against ISIL

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 15, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

House Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul questioned President Barack Obama's strategy of sending ground troops in Syria, reports said. In a TV interview, McCaul accused the White House of being unwise for not considering other nations' participation in terms of ground combat against the ISIL. read more

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