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No Kansas Democrat on Ballot, But Democrats Cheer Ruling

Oct 02, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

A Kansas court ruled against a lawsuit that aimed to force the state's Democratic Party to have a candidate in the election, but Kansas Democrats are actually celebrating the ruling.

Latino Voters Could Determine 2014 Midterm Polls

Christl Leong |

Sep 30, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

With less than a month remaining before the 2014 midterm elections, advocates say Latino voters may hold sway over the congressional and senate races but turnout rates remain unclear.

Perry, Cruz Hint At 2016 Presidential Bid

Christl Leong |

Sep 22, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Texas politicians Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Rick Perry hint at possible 2016 presidential bids, but offered no commitments during interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival this weekend.

Immigration Top Priority For Hispanic Voters

Christl Leong |

Sep 22, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

Majority of Hispanics in the U.S. believe immigration is the most important problem facing the country today, underscoring the role of Hispanic voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach and Democrat Chad Taylor

Chad Taylor Off U.S. Senate Ballot, Court Rules

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 18, 2014 10:44 PM EDT

The Kansas Supreme Court ordered Kansas election officials on Thursday to remove the name of Democrat Chad Taylor from the ballot for U.S. Senate.

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.

Obama Delays Immigration Action, Immigrants Feel Betrayed And Linked Delay To Elections

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 08, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

Undocumented immigrants feel left out after U.S. President Barack Obama announced last Saturday that the expected changes in the immigration policy will be delayed.

Map of Female Senators in the United States

Dearth of Women in U.S. Elections Caused by Female Aversion to Politics

Staff Reporter |

Aug 14, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

The electoral process leaves a lot to be desired for many women in the United States, a new study suggested.

U.S. Steps Up Embassy Security In Anticipation Of CIA Torture Report

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 05, 2014 11:22 PM EDT

The U.S. stepped up its security at its embassies ahead of the release of the Senate’s report on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)’s report on harsh interrogations, fearing it could trigger protests in countries where the agency operated secret interrogation prisons.

U.S. Lawmakers Reach US$17-Billion Deal For Veterans Healthcare

Ron B. Lopez |

Jul 29, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

United States representatives from House and Senate have reached a US$17-billion deal on Monday to fix the troubled veterans service just several days before Congress adjourns for a month-long break.

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