Apr 19 This time around, Clinton aligns position with progressive Democrats By Associated Press As a presidential candidate in 2008, she opposed gay marriage, equivocated on granting driver's licenses to people who were living in the U.S. illegally and endured heavy criticism from rival Barack Obama over her stance on campaign finance. During the… Continue reading
Apr 18 Obama plans Everglades trip to highlight cost of climate change By Associated Press President Obama says he'll visit the Everglades on Wednesday to talk about how global warming threatens the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Apr 17 Obama calls delay of his attorney general nominee ‘crazy’ By Connie Cass, Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press President Barack Obama on Friday said it was "crazy" and "embarrassing" the way the Republican-led Senate has held up confirmation of his attorney general nominee, Loretta Lynch. Continue reading
Apr 17 U.S. senator says it’s time to put a woman on the $20 bill By Holly Ramer, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — The first woman to serve as both governor and U.S. senator is backing a campaign to put a female face on the $20 bill. Continue reading
Apr 17 Obama, Italian PM Renzi to meet at White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to meet with President Barack Obama. Obama is hosting Renzi at the White House on Friday to compare notes on a range of issues, including Ukraine, Libya and Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Apr 16 President Obama may not need Congress to defang sanctions against Iran By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Even if Congress rejects his final Iranian nuclear deal, President Barack Obama could use his executive pen to offer Tehran a hefty portion of sanctions relief on his own. Continue reading
Apr 14 Senate committee to challenge Obama with vote on Iran bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a direct challenge to the White House, a Senate committee is to vote on a bill that would give Congress a chance to weigh in on any final nuclear agreement that can be reached with Iran. Continue reading
Apr 12 What will drive Hillary Clinton’s second bid for president? By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Hillary Clinton campaign is expected to focus on strengthening economic security for the middle class and expanding opportunities for working families. Continue reading
Apr 10 Stage being set for historic Obama-Castro meeting Saturday By Jim Kuhnhenn, Josh Lederman, Associated Press PANAMA CITY -- President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro moved toward a groundbreaking meeting on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas Friday in what would be a remarkable display of reconciliation between two nations with the… Continue reading
Apr 10 Re-imposing sanctions on Iran not as easy as it might sound By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Snap back? Not so fast. The biggest enforcement provision in the preliminary nuclear agreement with Iran is turning into one of the mostly hotly contested elements. And the debate barely involves Iran. Continue reading