Politics Jul 20 Obama praises Nigerian leader for pursuing safety, security President Barack Obama welcomed Nigeria's new president to the Oval Office on Monday and praised him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the…
Nation Jul 16 Obama visits Oklahoma prison amid push for criminal justice reform OKLAHOMA CITY — President Barack Obama's push for a fairer justice system is literally sending him to prison.
Politics Jul 01 Obama aims to change conversation around the health care law WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is aiming to use the momentum from a recent Supreme Court victory for his health care law to change the conversation from talk about undoing his signature domestic achievement to talk about how to improve…
Politics Jun 17 American history has seen some first lady stand-ins WASHINGTON — When Republican Lindsey Graham suggested his sister "could play" first lady if his long-shot presidential bid proves successful, the life-long bachelor knew what he was talking about. Daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters and nieces all have subbed as first lady…
World Apr 17 Obama, Italian PM Renzi to meet at White House WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to meet with President Barack Obama. Obama is hosting Renzi at the White House on Friday to compare notes on a range of issues, including Ukraine, Libya and Islamic State militants.
Politics Apr 03 There's only one state left before Obama hits all 50 Utah, check. That means one more state to go for President Barack Obama to become the fourth president to hit all 50 states, according to the White House Historical Association.
Education Mar 20 PBS' Student Reporting Labs video honored at White House film fest President Barack Obama is showcasing the work of students from around the country who produced short films about service and giving back for a White House contest. The budding filmmakers include Austin, Texas, students who organized a wheelchair challenge that…
Nation Mar 08 Obama: Selma represents living history lesson for daughters President Barack Obama had said he was taking his daughters to Selma to "remind them of their own obligations."…
Nation Mar 07 Pres. Obama in Selma: 'Our march is not yet finished' On the 50th anniversary of the "Bloody Sunday" march that erupted in police violence on Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge, President Barack Obama praised the figures of a civil rights era that he was too young to know. He called them…
Politics Mar 07 Obama signs law honoring civil rights marchers Participants in three civil rights marches a half century ago are being recognized with Congressional Gold Medals, the highest honor awarded by Congress.