Aug 30 Alaska-bound, Obama makes waves by renaming Mount McKinley By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Shrinking glaciers, Arctic temperatures and a mix of messy energy politics await President Barack Obama on his historic trip to Alaska. Even before he departed, Obama was making waves with a decision to rename Alaska's famed Mount McKinley despite a… Continue reading
Aug 29 Obama to walk fine line on climate change, energy during Alaska visit By Josh Lederman, Associated Press With melting glaciers and rising seas as his backdrop, President Barack Obama will visit Alaska next week to press for urgent global action to combat climate change, even as he carefully calibrates his message in a state heavily dependent on… Continue reading
Aug 29 Obama: U.S. relations with Israel will improve with Iran deal in place By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama is comparing tensions between the U.S. and Israel over the Iranian nuclear deal to a family feud and says he expects quick improvements in ties between the longtime allies once the accord is implemented. Continue reading
Aug 28 Appeals court reverses ruling that found NSA program illegal By Sam Hananel, Associated Press A federal appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of the Obama administration in a dispute over the National Security Agency's bulk collection of telephone data on hundreds of millions of Americans. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 3:00 Hurricane Katrina exposed 'deeper tragedy' of inequality, says Obama By PBS News Hour In New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, President Obama commemorated the 10th anniversary of the costliest natural disaster in American history. Praising the city's resilience, the president also acknowledged the failure of government to look out for its vulnerable residents. Judy… Continue watching
Aug 26 With historic visit, Obama to seek common cause with pope By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Obama has made no secret of his affection for the outspoken pope, calling him a "transformative leader" whose influence has transcended the Roman Catholic community. Continue reading
Aug 25 Obama caught between Clinton, Biden ambitions By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama is the man in the middle, caught between the White House aspirations of two of his closest advisers: Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Continue reading
Aug 24 Obama pushing for more clean energy choices for consumers By Nancy Benac, Associated Press LAS VEGAS -- Pushing back against fossil fuel interests, President Barack Obama is pressing to give ordinary Americans more power to choose what kind of power they use. Continue reading
Aug 23 A summer of political wins propels Obama to a busy fall By Julie Pace, Associated Press After a string of sunny seasons gripped by controversy, crises and plummeting popularity, the summer of 2015 has been among the most productive stretches of Obama's presidency. Continue reading
Aug 20 Most Americans want government to curb prescription costs, poll finds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Regardless of political affiliation, Americans strongly support government action to control prescription drug costs, according to a poll released Thursday. Continue reading