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April 29, 2009
Obama Reflects on Successes, Pitfalls of First 100 Days
In a wide-ranging press conference marking his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama sought to reassure Americans on the threat of swine flu and address questions on interrogation policy, the economy and the future of the auto industry.
The president called for a "new foundation" for the nation's struggling economy in his remarks. "Even as we clear away the wreckage of this recession, I have also said that we cannot go back to an economy that is built on a pile of sand," he said.
Earlier Wednesday, the president held a town hall in St. Louis, where he said he was "pleased with the progress we've made, but I'm not satisfied."
Listen to President Obama's news conference marking his 100th day:
April 29, 2009
Obama Says He's Pleased but Not Satisfied With First 100 Days at St. Louis Town Hall
Marking his 100th day in office Wednesday, President Barack Obama told a town hall meeting in St. Louis he was "pleased with the progress we've made but I'm not satisfied." Listen to the full town hall meeting here.
 
April 28, 2009
Economy Top Concern in St. Louis as Obama Hits 100 Days
Gwen Ifill talked to people in the city of St. Louis about the direction of the country and the shape of the economy as the president completes his first few months in office.
 
April 28, 2009
Reviving Downtown St. Louis, One Building at a Time
St. Louis, like many cities, has watched its downtown decline, but in the past ten years, business groups and the city have worked to revive the area and attract residents, restaurants and retail.
April 28, 2009
In St. Louis, Comparing Stimulus Funds to the New Deal
In the first in a series of reports from St. Louis on the Obama administration's first 100 days, Paul Solman tracks where federal stimulus money has been spent and compares today's projects with those funded by the New Deal during the Depression.
April 28, 2009
Facts and Figures on St. Louis
Explore data on jobs, foreclosures and more on St.Louis as the NewsHour visits the city for assessments of President Barack Obama's first 100 days in office.
April 27, 2009
How Does the Downturn Affect Urban Renewal in a City Like St. Louis?
As Barack Obama's presidency reaches the 100-day mark, the NewsHour is examining how the president's policies and the economic crisis are affecting St. Louis. For the next few days, Paul Solman is taking questions from St. Louis area residents on the local economy.
April 27, 2009
Judy Woodruff Previews the NewsHour's Spotlight St. Louis Reports
Judy Woodruff outlines the NewsHour's week of reports examining the economic and political scene in St. Louis, where President Barack Obama will mark his 100th day in office on April 29.
April 27, 2009
Art Beat to Profile Cultural Scene in St. Louis
The NewsHour's Art Beat hit the road last week. Destination: St. Louis. We've spent the last couple of days rounding up stories as part of the NewsHour's special Spotlight City coverage of St. Louis.
April 23, 2009
Obama Says Reforms Needed on Credit Card Practices
President Barack Obama called Thursday for a credit-card law that will regulate the sudden rate increases and late fees that cause financial trouble for millions of consumers. New legislation now winding its way through Congress would put restrictions on credit card fees, changes to credit limits and other regulations.
April 22, 2009
Obama Presses for New Energy Policy in Earth Day Speech
President Barack Obama called for a "new era of energy exploration in America" and argued that his proposals will help both the economy and the environment during an Earth Day speech in Iowa Wednesday. Listen to President Obama's full speech.
April 21, 2009
Obama Signs Service Bill to Triple Size of AmeriCorps
President Barack Obama signed a $5.7 billion national service bill Tuesday afternoon that will triple the size of the AmeriCorps program and give other Americans more opportunities and incentives to give back to their communities.
April 20, 2009
Obama Visits CIA, Defends Decision on Interrogation Memos
President Barack Obama on Monday defended before his decision to release four Bush-era memos outlining interrogation techniques used on terrorism suspects, telling CIA employees it will make the country more safe, not less.
April 16, 2009
Obama Pledges to Help Mexico Fight Flow of Drugs, Guns
During a visit to Mexico, President Barack Obama pledged renewed U.S. support to help curb the country's drug-related violence and other key policy issues. Mr. Obama made the stop in Mexico City to hold talks with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on his way to the Summit of Americas in Trinidad and Tobago.
April 16, 2009
Obama Issues Call to Develop High-speed Rail
Renewing his case for an overhaul of the nation's infrastructure system, President Barack Obama called Thursday for the country to move quickly to a system of high-speed rail travel. Listen to President Obama's remarks on high-speed rail.
April 14, 2009
In Speech, Obama Says Economy Not 'Out of the Woods'
President Barack Obama renewed the case for his domestic and economic agenda Tuesday, warning Americans that "by no means are we out of the woods" during a speech on the economy.
April 13, 2009
Obama Eases Some Travel, Policy Restrictions on Cuba
Signaling a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Obama announced plans Monday to lift some travel restrictions to Cuba for Cuban-Americans and to improve telecommunications with the island. A reporter details the decision.
April 10, 2009
Obama Optimistic, Yet Cautious on Economic Recovery Outlook
The president said Friday he saw "glimmers of hope" in increased lending to small businesses, but the economy was still under "under severe stress." Analysts discuss the signs of economic recovery and the road ahead.
April 7, 2009
Obama Urges Iraqis to Take Larger Security Role
In an unannounced trip to Iraq Tuesday President Barack Obama met with national leaders, urging the Iraqis to take a larger role in controlling the country and reiterating his pledge to have all military personnel out of the country by 2011.
April 3, 2009
Obama Pledges to Renew U.S.-European Partnership
President Obama pledged Friday to repair fragmented relations with Europe and called for a continued NATO commitment to Afghanistan as he continued his first overseas trip since taking office. Margaret Warner reports from France.
April 2, 2009
G20 Leaders Pledge New Aid, Tighter Financial Controls
World leaders pledged an additional $1 trillion to restore growth in the world economy on Thursday as part of the final agreement to emerge from the G20 summit. Margaret Warner provides an update on the president's trip from London.
April 2, 2009
Obama Fields Questions After G20 Summit
After attending the G20 summit in London, President Barack Obama spoke briefly and answered some questions posed by the media. Here are his opening remarks as prepared for delivery and the full audio of the news conference.
April 1, 2009
Obama Meets With Russian, Chinese Leaders on Sidelines of G20
President Barack Obama met one-on-one with leaders from Russia and China in London Wednesday, announcing new cooperative efforts with each of the countries ahead of the G20 summit on the economic crisis.
March 31, 2009
Interactive Map: Obama's European Trip
President Barack Obama has embarked on his first trip to Europe since taking office. The voyage will take him to London, the French-German border and Turkey. Track his trip on this interatcive map.
March 31, 2009
Who's Who in the G20?
Heads of state from the Group of 20, comprised of leaders from industrial and developing countries along with the European Union and other invited countries and organizations, will meet in London April 1-2 to discuss the global financial crisis.
March 31, 2009
On Trip to Europe, Obama's Policies to Face Global Test
President Barack Obama departed for his first trip to Europe since taking office Tuesday with a broad agenda in hand that will include talks on the global economic crisis and the conflict in Afghanistan.
March 30, 2009
Obama Puts Tough Terms on GM, Chrysler Recovery Efforts
President Barack Obama outlined tough terms Monday for continued federal aid to ailing auto giants GM and Chrysler. White House adviser Austan Goolsbee details the plan.
March 27, 2009
Obama Sets Plan to Boost Afghan Stability, Confront Taliban and Al-Qaida
President Obama's new strategy for the Afghanistan war includes 4,000 more troops and assistance to Pakistan in its fight against militants. Special envoy to the region, Richard Holbrooke, and Central Command chief Gen. David Petraeus explain the plan.
March 27, 2009
More Troops, Civilian Trainers to Head to Afghanistan Under New Strategy
President Barack Obama announced a new strategy for the Afghanistan war on Friday that would dispatch more military and civilian trainers to the country, in addition to the 17,000 more combat troops he already ordered.
March 26, 2009
Obama Takes Case for Economic Plans Directly to the Public
President Barack Obama launched a first-of-its-kind online town hall this week, fielding questions from citizens over the Web and addressing topics from the economy to health care to education. Analysts assess the president's efforts to reach out to the public.
March 25, 2009
Obama Visits Capitol Hill to Make Case for Budget Plan
President Barack Obama headed to Capitol Hill Wednesday to drum up support for his budget plan from his former colleagues in Congress. Shailagh Murray of the Washington Post and Adam Nagourney of the New York Times offer a closer look at the push and pull over the budget plan.
March 25, 2009
Why Use 100 Days to Evaluate a New President?
From reviving a weakened economy to re-examining U.S. strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Barack Obama has set a busy agenda. Two authors explore why the "100 days" benchmark is used to evaluate a new president and compare Mr. Obama's challenges with leaders past.
March 25, 2009
Democrats Plan to Cut Billions From Obama's Budget Request
In budget blueprints they plan to formally release Wednesday, House and Senate Democrats said they plan to cut billions from President Obama's spending request while preserving some of his most significant domestic programs.
March 24, 2009
Obama Defends Economic Recovery in News Conference
In his continuing public campaign of interviews and speeches, President Obama pledged Tuesday to fight for spending initiatives in his $3.6 trillion budget and defended efforts to stabilize the faltering economy during a prime-time news conference.
March 20, 2009
Bleak Deficit Projections Emerge Under Obama Budget Plan
The Congressional Budget Office released figures Friday forecasting that President Barack Obama's budget will produce $9.3 trillion worth of red ink over 2010-2019 and that the deficit for this fiscal year will rise to a record $1.8 trillion.
March 20, 2009
Obama Offers 'New Beginning' With Iran in Video Appeal
President Barack Obama sent Iran and its citizens a video message Friday, saying the United States is prepared to end years of strained relations if Tehran tones down its rhetoric. The video was timed to the major holiday festival of Nowruz, which means "new day" and marks the arrival of spring.
March 18, 2009
Obama Presses Case for Budget at California Town Hall
President Obama launched a swing through California with a pitch for his budget and economic recovery plans amid continued public anger over the payment of bonuses to AIG workers.
March 16, 2009
Obama, Congress Blast AIG Plans for Employee Bonuses
AIG plans to pay millions in worker bonuses, a move that has angered President Barack Obama and lawmakers who have given the insurer bailout billions. Rep. Barney Frank, D- Mass., chair of the House Financial Services Committee and Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., who also sits on the Financial Committee, assess the the options for dealing with AIG.
March 12, 2009
Michelle Obama Works to Define Agenda as First Lady
Michelle Obama ventured out of Washington this week for her first official solo trip since becoming first lady. She visited the Fort Bragg Army base, where she met with military spouses and families. Melissa Harris-Lacewell of Princeton University, and Noelia Rodriguez, a former staffer to first lady Laura Bush, examine Mrs. Obama's evolving role.
March 11, 2009
President Obama Signs Spending Bill Despite Earmarks
President Barack Obama signed a $410 billion spending bill Wednesday that will keep the federal government running through September, despite the fact that the bill contains the kind of earmarks he decried on the campaign trail. Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute examines the debate over earmarks and what it may mean for future legislation on Capitol Hill.
March 10, 2009
Obama Challenges States to Raise Education Standards
Speaking before the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered the first major education speech of his presidency, laying out broad reform goals for the nation's school system.
March 9, 2009
Staffing Vacancies Persist Amid 'Rigorous' Vetting Process
A large number of sub-Cabinet positions across the federal government have yet to be filled, as the Obama administration carefully vets candidates for the Treasury Department and other agencies. New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny and Paul Light, professor of public service at New York University, update the story.
March 9, 2009
Obama Lifts Restrictions on Funding Human Stem Cell Research
Betty Ann Bowser reports on President Barack Obama's executive order to lift restrictions on federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.
March 5, 2009
Call to Reform Health Care Puts Costs, Access in Spotlight
Looking to kick start his campaign to reform the nation's health care system, President Barack Obama is holding a bipartisan meeting of top health care leaders, practitioners and business owners at the White House Thursday. Analysts examine the realities of trying to improve coverage while cutting costs in the health care industry.
March 4, 2009
Napolitano Outlines Plan to Trim Spending, Secure Border
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano outlines her agency's plan to trim spending and reacts to concerns over the rising tide of drug violence along the U.S.-Mexico border in an interview with Judy Woodruff.
March 4, 2009
Obama Vows Changes in Handling of Government Contracts
President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered an overhaul of the way the U.S. government awards contracts for private sector work, saying "the days of giving government contractors a blank check are over." Kwame Holman reports on the president's plan around government contracts and new details on the administration's mortgage relief plan.
March 3, 2009
Obama and Brown Vow Cooperation on Economic Crisis
President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Tuesday hailed the "special relationship" between their countries as the two held talks on how to solve the economic crisis reverberating around the globe.
March 3, 2009
Obama Orders Review of Endangered Species Protections
President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that he wants federal agencies to resume full scientific reviews of projects that could harm endangered wildlife and plants.
March 2, 2009
Obama Names Kansas Gov. Sebelius to Health Post
President Barack Obama has named Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as his new choice to head the massive federal Health and Human Services agency.
February 27, 2009
In Interview, Obama Outlines Goals for Afghanistan, Iraq
After making a major announcement that U.S. troops will end their combat mission in Iraq by September 2010, President Barack Obama spoke with Jim Lehrer at Camp Lejeune, N.C., about his administration's efforts to stabilize that country, his strategy for Afghanistan and the challenges of his new presidency.
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NEWSMAKER INTERVIEW
After a major policy announcement that the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will end in 2010, President Barack Obama spoke with Jim Lehrer about Afghanistan, Iraq and the challenges of his new office.
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WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE
The Obama administration has pledged a new era of transparency in government and is expected to provide a new array of online resources to the public.
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CONGRESS ON YOUTUBE
Both houses of Congress have established new channels on YouTube, in an effort to increase direct engagement between lawmakers and their constituents.
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POLITIFACT.COM
PolitiFact.com, a project of the St. Petersburg Times, is tracking President Obama’s progress on fulfilling more than 500 promises he made on the campaign trail.
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