Politics

Florida Officials Appeal Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 05, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi challenged U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle's ruling last month that declared the ban on same-sex marriage in the state as unconstitutional. read more

Ex-Governor Robert McDonnell And Wife Convicted Of Corruption, Residents Shocked

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 05, 2014 05:53 AM EDT

Former Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, have been found guilty of corruption charges that shocked politicians, historians and residents of the state. read more

Why Hong Kong Should Accept Mainland China's Election Plan

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 05, 2014 06:31 PM EDT

Some political scholars think that Hong Kong should accept China's election plan for its own good. While many empathized with Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters, experts think they should just acquiesce to National People's Congress' (NPC) decision for the 2017 election. read more

Why Hong Kong Should Accept Mainland China's Election Plan

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 05, 2014 06:31 PM EDT

Some political scholars think that Hong Kong should accept China's election plan for its own good. While many empathized with Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters, experts think they should just acquiesce to National People's Congress' (NPC) decision for the 2017 election. read more

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Apologizes For ‘Anti-Women’ Comments About Gov. Scott Walker

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 04, 2014 11:49 PM EDT

Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz apologized on Thursday over her "anti-women" comments about Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. read more

GOP Takes Over Pat Roberts Senatorial Campaign After Taylor Dropped Out

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 05, 2014 05:06 AM EDT

The National Republican Senatorial Committee took over Senator Pat Roberts' campaign in Kansas on Thursday, after Democrat Chad Taylor's terminated his campaign. read more

Ex-Virginia Governor McDonnell Pronounced Guilty of 11 Counts of Corruption

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 04, 2014 06:37 PM EDT

Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen openly sobbed when jurors at their public corruption trial pronounced them guilty of several counts Thursday. read more

China's NPC Standing Committee Presses On With Democratic Process In Hong Kong

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 04, 2014 11:32 AM EDT

China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee closed its tenth meeting with several decisions including one that will push forward the democratic process in Hong Kong. read more

China's NPC Standing Committee Presses On With Democratic Process In Hong Kong

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 04, 2014 11:32 AM EDT

China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee closed its tenth meeting with several decisions including one that will push forward the democratic process in Hong Kong. read more

Louisiana Gov. Jindall Uses Taxpayers Money For Legal Counsel

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 04, 2014 08:36 AM EDT

Louisiana Rep. Bobby Jindal (R) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Common Core program, and is using taxpayers money to pay for his legal aid for which he is being criticized. read more

Immigration: How It Changed The U.S. Political Landscape

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 04, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

With all the political drama, how did the immigration issue start and how did it change U.S. migration politics? read more

Steyer's NextGen Campaign Strategy Focuses On 1 Million Undecided U.S. Voters [VIDEO]

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 04, 2014 05:37 AM EDT

NextGen Climate, an environmental group founded by investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer, said on Wednesday that they are focusing campaign efforts on one million undecided voters in key states across the U.S. and persuade them to support the group's climate change advocacy. read more

Democratic Senator To Pass Bill Authorizing Syria Airstrikes As Obama Waits For Congressional Approval

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 04, 2014 01:01 AM EDT

Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is reportedly planning to introduce a legislation to allow airstrikes against Syria to ensure U.S. President Barack Obama's legal authority. read more

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