Nation Mar 15 Obama deeply dismayed by ‘vulgar’ presidential campaign President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was deeply disturbed by the "vulgar and divisive rhetoric" directed at women and minorities as well as the violence in the 2016 presidential campaign, a swipe at Republican front-runner Donald Trump.
World Mar 10 Obama and Canadian prime minister voice stronger ties WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are promising to make it easier for their respective countries to trade and invest in one another, share more information to prevent the flow of foreign fighters and promote…
Politics Feb 25 Obama says U.S. to pursue campaign against IS ‘on all fronts’ WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says he has directed his national security team to press the U.S.-led campaign against the Islamic State group "on all fronts."…
Nation Feb 11 Obama plans to nominate King as education secretary President Barack Obama will nominate Dr. John B. King Jr. to serve as Education Department secretary after receiving commitments from lawmakers to give his nomination speedy consideration, the White House said Thursday.
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.