Hispanic Homeownership Rate Rises in 3rd Straight Year
The Hispanic homeowner rate increased continued to increase in 2017, but many Hispanics are still holding off on long-term financial commitments, according to a report from The Hispanic Wealth Project.
Michelle Obama Launches New Voter Registration Campaign #WhenWeAllVote
Former first lady, Michelle Obama, is teaming up with several celebrities to launch a new voter registration initiative ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The new nonprofit, “When We All Vote,” is a nonpartisan organization with the goal to get …
Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce And Others File Briefing Opposing End Of DACA
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) and other Texas based chambers of commerce have filed a brief opposing the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and they present economic arguments.
Former Mayoral Press Secretary Ward Out On Bond After Indictment
Former mayoral press secretary, Darian Ward, will soon have her day in court after surrendering to authorities earlier this week.
Beto O’Rourke Sets New Fundraising Records
El Paso Democrat Beto O’Rourke, the underdog challenger to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, recently burnished his grass-roots credentials by completing a tour of all 254 counties in Texas.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Legislation Establishing Cybersecurity Apprentice Program
Jackson Lee—“The House Committee on Homeland Security is one of the essential entities at the forefront of protecting our nation and its people from terrorist threats and attacks, by securing our land borders, ports of entry, and cyberspace. Cyberspace is …
Fight to raise minimum wage wins court victory in Birmingham
A federal appeals court delivered a surprising victory Wednesday to supporters of the Fight for $15 campaign when it ruled that a lawsuit challenging the abolishment of a minimum wage hike can go forward.
White House fixes Trump-Putin transcript error after key question omitted
After more than a week of questions, the White House has corrected a key omission in its official transcript of President Donald Trump's news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'Orange is the New Black' still confined by prison-riot plot
Along with "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black" helped put Netflix on the map as an original programming destination. The show enters its sixth season, however, looking like a fashion that's faded out of style, one that hasn't …
Pompeo defiant in clash over Trump-Putin summit
Bipartisan frustration was on display Wednesday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle grilled a defiant Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on President Donald Trump's summits with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un during …
Trump and top European leader agree to work toward zero tariffs
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to work toward eliminating tariffs and barriers on trade, reducing tensions for now in a brewing trade war.
President Trump to Campaign for Barletta in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
President Donald Trump is set to visit our area next week.
Defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China
The final version of the 2019 defense bill offers harsh words for Russia and China, keeping in place restrictions that prevent the US military from cooperating with Moscow.
Iran shoots back at Trump: 'Color us unimpressed'
Iran has shot back at US President Donald Trump, dismissing his all-caps Twitter warning that the country would suffer consequences if it continued to threaten the US, saying it was unimpressed by the late-night tweet.
Florida man could avoid charges in fatal shooting because of 'stand your ground' law
Florida's "stand your ground" law could save a man from prosecution after he fatally shot another man following a heated argument over a parking space at a convenience store.

