Health Mar 29 Obama turns attention to growing opioid abuse problem The trajectory of opioid deaths in the United States is trending in the wrong direction, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
Politics Mar 28 White House adds fun run to annual Easter Egg Roll WASHINGTON -- Thousands of children will descend upon the White House Monday for the annual Easter Egg Roll. And if they have energy to spare after finding the wooden eggs, about 250 of them will join first lady Michelle Obama…
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.