Aug 16 Obama: Bond was a ‘hero and friend’ By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama says the late civil rights activist Julian Bond was a hero and friend, and that he and first lady Michelle Obama have benefited from Bond's example, counsel and friendship. Continue reading
Aug 15 Defense Department looking at alternatives to Guantanamo Bay By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Defense Department is taking another look at the military prison in Kansas and the Navy Brig in South Carolina as it evaluates potential U.S. facilities to house detainees from the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, part of the Obama… Continue reading
Aug 14 Listen to Obama’s personal playlist By Darlene Superville, Associated Press By day, President Barack Obama enjoys the music of such artists as Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and the Bobs -- Dylan and Marley. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 7:13 What does the yuan’s decline mean for the U.S.? By PBS News Hour What does a weaker yuan mean for China and the global economy? Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal and Orville Schell of the Asia Society join Judy Woodruff to discuss the economic and geopolitical factors. Continue watching
Aug 11 Advocates against solitary confinement see hope in Justice Kennedy’s comments By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Prison reform advocates who have spent years campaigning against solitary confinement are counting on a powerful new ally in their quest to end the practice — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. Continue reading
Aug 09 Obama says improved relations with Iran are possible By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama says a constructive relationship with Iran could be a byproduct of the deal to limit its nuclear program, but it won't happen immediately. If at all. Continue reading
Aug 06 Chuck Schumer, No. 3 Senate Democrat, to oppose Obama’s Iran nuclear deal By Donna Cassata, Associated Press New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement that there is a real risk that Iran will not moderate and will use the pact to pursue its nefarious goals. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 11:10 50 years on, does the Voting Rights Act offer adequate protection? By PBS News Hour Fifty years ago, the Voting Rights Act outlawed discriminatory practices used to stop Americans from casting a ballot. President Obama marked the occasion with civil rights leaders, cautioning that those rights are still at risk. Gwen Ifill talks to Imani… Continue watching
Aug 06 McConnell criticizes Obama for attacking opponents of Iran nuclear deal By Alan Fram, Associated Press President Barack Obama is treating his drive to win congressional support for his nuclear deal with Iran like a political campaign, making attacks on opponents that need to stop, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 12:28 Is Obama’s Iran deal rhetoric working? By PBS News Hour President Obama, in an address denouncing critics of the Iran nuclear agreement, warned that America’s international credibility would be lost if Congress kills the deal. How successful was the president in making his case? Gwen Ifill gets views from Ray… Continue watching