Nation Aug 30 111 will be freed under Obama's latest commutation of nonviolent drug offenders With Tuesday's additions, President Obama has granted the greatest number of commutations for a single month of any president.
World Aug 29 U.S. will reach Obama's goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees on Monday After a slow start, the administration was able to hit the goal about a month early and just a few weeks before President Obama convenes a summit on refugees during the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Nation Aug 26 Obama plans to create world's largest marine protected area The White House says that President Barack Obama will expand a national monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world's largest marine protected area.
Nation Aug 23 WATCH: Flood relief for Louisiana 'is not a photo-op issue,' says Obama Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama on Tuesday promised a sustained national effort to rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana "even after the TV cameras leave" on a visit aimed in part at stemming campaign-season criticism that he's been…
Politics Aug 13 Pelosi warns colleagues of harassing calls and messages House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is advising fellow Democrats not to let family members answer their cellphones or read incoming text messages.
Nation Jul 18 Obama awarded Medal of Honor to Vietnam War veteran President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles of Ypsilanti, Michigan during a ceremony Monday at the White House.
Nation Jul 17 Obama condemns attack on Baton Rouge officers The attacks on public servants and the rule of law "have to stop," President Barack Obama said Sunday.
World Jun 28 Obama says he doesn't anticipate 'major, cataclysmic changes' from EU exit WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama isn't expecting "major, cataclysmic changes" as a result of Britain's pending exit from the European Union.
Nation May 30 Obama marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery ARLINGTON, Va. — President Barack Obama challenged Americans on Memorial Day to fill the silence from those who died serving their country with love and support for families of the fallen, "not just with words but with our actions."…
Nation May 09 Obama signs legislation designating bison as national mammal WASHINGTON — The bison has become the official national mammal of the United States under legislation signed into law by President Barack Obama on Monday.