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Latino Vote Shifts Stir GOP Optimism Ahead Of Midterms 🚨
A new look at Latino voting trends suggests Republicans may be gaining ground in a demographic long seen as safely Democratic. The Axios report points to continued movement toward GOP messaging on issues like inflation, border security, and cultural politics—echoing shifts seen during the last election cycle.
Strategists in both parties now view Latino voters as one of the most contested blocs in the country, with neither side able to claim automatic loyalty.
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Most Latinos Reject “Latinx” Label In Survey
A study highlighted by NBC News shows that roughly half of Latinos say they have never even heard the term “Latinx,” and just 4% actually use it to describe themselves.
The findings reinforce years of polling showing the term is largely confined to academic, activist, and political circles, rather than everyday language in Latino communities. Pew Research Center data continues to show most prefer “Hispanic” or “Latino.”
Immigration Fight Sparks Partial Homeland Security Shutdown
A clash in Washington over immigration funding has triggered a partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, disrupting some administrative operations and raising alarms about border management.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over spending levels, enforcement policies, and humanitarian programs, with each side accusing the other of playing politics with national security. The standoff underscores how central immigration remains to U.S. politics heading into the midterms.
Mexico Sends Aid Ships To Cuba Amid U.S. Oil Pressure
Mexican vessels have arrived in Cuba carrying humanitarian cargo as the island faces energy shortages tied to U.S. oil restrictions. The move signals Mexico’s willingness to step into the gap with fuel and supplies, even as Washington maintains pressure on Havana through sanctions aimed at limiting its access to global energy markets.
The shipments underscore shifting regional dynamics in Latin America, where governments increasingly pursue independent policies on Cuba despite U.S. objections.
AOC Draws Munich Backlash For Comments
At a major international gathering in Germany, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ignited controversy while criticizing continued U.S. support for the Israeli military.
The clash highlights widening divisions within American politics—especially among Democrats—over how to balance support for Israel with criticism of its military campaign.
Chicano Tattooing and Art - Featuring Chuco Moreno (Ep. 3)
The Daily Chela sat down with artist Chuco Moreno for an in-depth conversation about Chicano tattooing as both an art form and a living archive of culture.
Moreno describes his work as rooted in storytelling—each piece drawing from a lineage of barrio life, family history, spirituality, and resistance that stretches back generations.
Judge Dismisses Deportation Case Against Father Of Three U.S. Marines
In a significant legal victory, an immigration judge has dismissed the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a Mexican landscaper and father of three U.S. Marines.
Barranco, who has lived in the United States since the 1990s without legal status, was arrested in June 2025 in Santa Ana, California, during a controversial Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.
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