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Silicon Valley & Tech Companies Benefit from Immigration Overhaul

Nov 22, 2014 04:57 AM EST

The Optional Practical Training program that would be one of the key points of U.S. President Barack Obama's immigration overhaul is expected to benefit information technology companies in the United States which have been complaining of skilled manpower shortage.

Marijuana Legalization Progress Could Vanish with Next President

Cory Doyle |

Nov 21, 2014 06:15 PM EST

"Despite the compelling case for legalization, and progress toward legalization at the state level, ultimate success is not assured," Harvard economist Jeff Miron said.

Obama Immigration Action Pushes Republicans To Brace For Battle

Christl Leong |

Nov 20, 2014 11:52 PM EST

Republicans vowed to do everything in their power to block U.S. President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration aimed at protecting millions of undocumented migrants in the country from deportation.

Republicans Prepare, Immigration Feud With Obama Anticipated

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 20, 2014 02:25 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that there are already executive actions being done in order to protect the more than five million illegal immigrants in the U.S., but the Republicans are quick to counter his statement and are ready for the anticipated disagreements.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid

Senate Democrats Back Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong |

Nov 18, 2014 12:31 AM EST

Senate Democrats on Monday expressed support for President Barack Obama's planned executive action on immigration amid fierce Republican dissent and threats of GOP bills aimed at blocking the administration.

Tom Cotton Alludes To GOP Spending Bill Tactic To Block Obama’s Executive Action On Immigration

Christl Leong |

Nov 16, 2014 11:01 PM EST

Republicans are planning to block President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration once they hold control of both chambers of Congress next year. One such tactic, according to Senator-elect Tom Cotton, includes a spending-cap bill much like the one the GOP used on the Guantanamo Bay issue.

Who Funded the Fight for Immigration Reform?

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 04:31 AM EST

At least four of the richest foundations in the United States have been identified as major donors to a national campaign to reform the country's immigration system. In the last 10 years, they jointly contributed more than $300 million to immigration organizations, most of which are backing President Barack Obama's plan to initiate the reforms ahead of Republican action despite threats from GOP leaders.

Ban Ki-Moon Commends U.S. and China's Climate Change Agreement

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga |

Nov 15, 2014 02:41 AM EST

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the United States and China at the G20 summit in Brisbane this weekend for their climate change agreement aimed at cutting back greenhouse gas emissions in the next twenty years.

Obama Plans CIA Expansion On Anti-ISIS Covert Operations

Christl Leong |

Nov 15, 2014 01:36 AM EST

The Obama administration has been mulling plans to increase the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) involvement in providing support to moderate rebels in Syria, in an effort to boost U.S. anti-Islamic State operations, even as the Pentagon prepares to set up additional training facilities.

U.S. Announces Refugee Plan for Central American Minors

Staff Reporter |

Nov 15, 2014 01:16 AM EST

The United States government will launch in December a program to grant refugee status for people under the age of 21 from certain Central American countries, Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday.

Obama's Immigration Policy Will Save 5 Million Undocumented People From Deportation

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 14, 2014 12:59 AM EST

Reprieve could be in sight for around 4.5 million immigrants in the U.S. as President Barack Obama plans to make public next week a 10-point immigration plan using executive action.

U.S. President Barack Obama and China's President Xi Jinping at the APEC Welcome Banquet November 10, 2014.

Republicans Balk At Obama's Climate Deal With China

Christl Leong |

Nov 13, 2014 12:40 AM EST

Republicans on Wednesday balked at President Barack Obama's climate deal with China and vowed to make all necessary moves to block executive action in reducing carbon emissions.

U.S., China Set To Cooperate On Military Measures

Christl Leong |

Nov 12, 2014 08:01 AM EST

China and the United States are gearing to unveil plans aimed at averting the possibility of military conflict between the two powers as President's Xi Jinping and Barack Obama meet on Wednesday, according to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.

Obama, Putin Dance Around Each Other At APEC, China

Christl Leong |

Nov 12, 2014 12:31 AM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin awkwardly skirted each other at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China earlier this week that underscored the deteriorating relationship between the two countries.

Obama has More Interaction with Chinese President than Public During 3-Day China Trip

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 11, 2014 07:49 AM EST

Even if U.S. President Barack Obama is in China for the APEC Summit for less than three days, his status as leader of a major world power is felt by the amount of time he spends with his host, Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, the trade-off is less interaction with the ordinary Chinese, which contrasts with his previous visit when he had town-hall style meetings, TV appearances, and speeches included on his tight itinerary.