Politics Jan 26 Obama to push for expanding retirement plans WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will pitch some new proposals to expand access to retirement savings accounts and revisit some old ones when issuing his budget next month.
Politics Jan 20 Obama tours auto show, pledges help for Flint’s water crisis DETROIT -- President Barack Obama will take a victory lap Wednesday in Detroit with a tour of the North American International Auto Show.
Politics Jan 17 Obama heralds Americans’ release as victory for ‘smart’ diplomacy "This is a good day," Obama said in a statement from the White House. "When Americans are freed and returned to their families, that's something we can all celebrate."…
Politics Jan 11 Syrian refugee among first lady’s guests for State of the Union A Syrian refugee is among those invited to sit in first lady Michelle Obama's visitor box to watch the State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Politics Jan 03 Back from vacation, an energized Obama aims to tackle gun violence Hawaiian vacation over, President Barack Obama says he is energized for his final year in office and ready to tackle unfinished business, turning immediate attention to the issue of gun violence.
Politics Jan 02 More work needed before any Iran sanctions, White House says The White House says it has more diplomatic and technical work to do before it will announce further sanctions in response to ballistic missile launches by Iran.
Politics Jan 01 Obama to take executive action on gun control next week HONOLULU — President Barack Obama is expected to take executive action next week to expand background checks on gun sales, according to an individual whose gun control advocacy group has been briefed by administration officials about the timing.
Arts Dec 31 Obama sips coffee and talks about nothing with Seinfeld HONOLULU — President Barack Obama and comedian Jerry Seinfeld compare cars and trade one-liners in a 19-minute episode of "Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee."…
Nation Dec 31 Obama, lawmakers see centennial as chance to spruce up parks WASHINGTON — Under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nation prepared for the 50th birthday of the National Park Service with a spending splurge that refurbished Independence Hall in Philadelphia and helped complete the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the…
Politics Dec 29 White House to hold state dinner for Canada’s prime minister HONOLULU -- The White House says Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend a state dinner on March 10 in a visit intended to boost ties between the neighboring countries.