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Tuesday, April 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is now calling the explosions in Boston an "act of terror."

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new proposal by President Obama could have a significant impact on social security.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A Brownsville mother turned to Action 4 News after her daughter received a homework assignment that does not agree with their family’s political views.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  President Barack Obama is reviving his stalled proposals for overhauling the nation's immigration laws.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A mother, who spends her days dreaming for a better life for her children, looks to Obama's deferred action plan for hope.

Friday, November 02, 2012  An on-line controversy is brewing after TV news anchors on the program 'Fox and Friends' speculated as to whether a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy could be doubling as campaigning to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa just returned to Brownsville from a trip to Lubbock and what he witnessed while he was there has him extremely concerned.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  It's not just adults casting their ballots this election season. Students at St. Anthony's Catholic School are making their pick for president in a mock election.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Officials with the the Texas Democratic Party are condenming racist vandalism of an Obama sign in Lubbock and an attack on a volunteer who caught the suspects on camera.

Sunday, October 28, 2012  A powerful sermon shocking the public  -- after pastor Ron Smith's words are heard across the  Rio Grande Valley on a local radio station.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Their emergence in South Texas differed from the splashy way the Tea Party showed up across the country.

Monday, October 22, 2012  Television sets are expected to be turned on tonight but what people choose to watch may be quiet different.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Think of Tuesday night's presidential debate as a championship fight rematch.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Dozens of people cheered on Dolores Huerta on Wednesday morning, as she unveiled the street named after her.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  Hamburgers, hot dogs, American flags and even cookies shaped as donkeys and elephants. It's all in preparation for a night where both parties will come together to watch the presidential debate