Politics Nov 07 Brooklyn prosecutor Loretta Lynch nominated as next Attorney General U.S. attorney Loretta Lynch has emerged as the leading choice to be the next attorney general, but President Barack Obama does not plan to make a nomination until after a trip to Asia next week.
Politics Nov 04 5 things to watch for on Election Day A look at the news, events and the stories to watch for on Election Day.
Politics Sep 26 Obama may nominate next attorney general this fall, White House suggests WASHINGTON — Could the White House be hinting at when President Barack Obama might nominate a new attorney general?…
Politics Sep 19 Kerry Washington, John Hamm help White House unveil campaign against campus sexual assault WASHINGTON -- The White House has enlisted Hollywood stars including Jon Hamm of "Mad Men" and Connie Britton of "Nashville" to help fight campus sexual assault. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are unveiling the "It's On Us"…
Nation Jun 23 Obama pushes for family-friendly policies in the workplace WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is encouraging more employers to adopt family-friendly policies by hosting a daylong summit Monday, even though the U.S. government doesn't always set the best example. The United States is the only industrialized nation that doesn't…
Politics Jun 04 Obama casts Ukraine crisis as march toward liberty WARSAW, Poland -- President Barack Obama held up 25 years of Polish democracy as a beacon for neighboring Ukraine in a public celebration Wednesday, warning Russia that the free world is united against its "dark tactics" to violate Ukraine's sovereignty.
Politics Jun 03 Obama plans to boost U.S. military presence in Europe The United States is preparing to boost its military presence in Europe and at a cost of up to $1 billion, President Barack Obama said Tuesday, as tensions in the region simmer over Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine. Standing with…
Politics May 30 Obama says goodbye to White House press secretary WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama disclosed he's losing his chief spokesman on the same day that the president came to the White House briefing room to personally announce the resignation of his Veterans Affairs secretary. It was a Friday not…
World Apr 21 Biden visits Ukraine to push support for reform efforts KIEV, Ukraine -- Vice President Joe Biden on Monday launched a high-profile visit to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and push for urgent implementation of an international agreement aimed at de-escalating tensions even as violence continues. The State Department…
Politics Apr 02 Obama stumps for higher minimum wage in Michigan ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Pressing his economic case in an election year, President Barack Obama came to Michigan on Wednesday to praise the state's ongoing effort to raise the minimum wage - and to accuse Republicans who oppose that step…