May 13 Obama: Amtrak derailment ‘a tragedy that touches us all’ By Associated Press President Barack Obama says the derailment of Amtrak Train 188 "is a tragedy that touches us all." In a statement, Obama said he is offering prayers to the families who lost loved ones and the passengers beginning to recover. Continue reading
May 08 Watch 1:10 White House photographer documents Obama’s trips to all 50 states By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, President Obama's trip to South Dakota means he's now visited all 50 states since entering office. We share images by the White House photographer who has documented those moments. Also, dozens of… Continue watching
May 08 New push to give Pentagon the lead on drone strikes By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The deaths of an Italian and an American in a covert CIA drone strike in Pakistan — and the rhetorical contortions required of the president when he informed the world — have breathed new urgency into a long-stalled… Continue reading
May 08 With South Dakota visit, Obama is the fourth president to visit all 50 states while in office By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press President Barack Obama is delivering the commencement address on the eastern end of the state at a two-year technical institute, a chance to promote his proposal for free community college and to become the fourth president to set foot on… Continue reading
May 07 U.S. Senate almost unanimously approves Iran nuclear negotiations bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill to give Congress a chance to review — and possibly reject — any final nuclear deal with Iran. Continue reading
May 01 Obama chooses Chicago to host his presidential library By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has chosen his hometown of Chicago to host his future presidential library, two individuals with knowledge of the decision said, placing the permanent monument to his legacy in the city that launched his improbable ascent… Continue reading
Apr 28 Obama says he’s frustrated over ‘slow-rolling crisis’ of black deaths in police custody By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Urging Americans to "do some soul-searching," President Barack Obama expressed deep frustration Tuesday over recurring black deaths at the hands of police, rioters responding with senseless violence and a society that will only "feign concern" without addressing the root causes. Continue reading
Apr 28 Obama pledges help for Baltimore after riots By Nora Daly and Associated Press President Barack Obama is pledging the federal government's help to respond to riots that have broken out in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Continue reading
Apr 28 Obama welcomes Abe to White House with high ceremony By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press President Barack Obama welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Tuesday with full pomp and ceremony on a bright, dewy morning at the White House, calling the state visit a "celebration of the ties of friendship" and praising the alliance the… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 1:49 Comedian in Chief? See Obama’s zingers from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner By PBS News Hour Saturday night was the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an event honoring Washington journalists for their work. But it's better known as the night when the Commander in Chief tries to become the Comedian in Chief. Here are some of the… Continue watching