congressional hispanic caucus

Biden’s New Endorsement Reflects Battle for Latino Support

BILL BARROW / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The former VP's presidential bid gets a boost from one of the leading Latinos in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Their Numbers Growing, Latinos Gain Clout in the New Congress

LUIS ALONSO LUGO / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 A record 43 Latinos have been elected to Congress, demonstrating the rising power of the 57 million people of Latin American origin who live in the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Congress OKs $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill

LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Mar 22, 2018 The giant funding package is given final passage by the Senate in a post-midnight vote, 65-32. Some senators are less than pleased by the action. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Children’s Health Becomes Pawn in Shutdown Negotiations

ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Jan 18, 2018 President Trump undercuts his own administration's efforts by tweeting that a children’s health insurance program should not be part of a short-term budget agreement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Congressman Says Administration Is ‘Anxious to Get Started’ With Mass Deportation of Immigrants

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2017 After a meeting with Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly, Rep. Luis Gutierrez warns two types of protected immigrants to "prepare for the worst." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hispanic House Democrats Blast ‘Dictatorial Shenanigans’ at Immigration Meeting

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2017 Two members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are banned from a major discussion of immigration raids and detentions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )