Feb 13 Watch 12:26 Shields and Brooks on Obama's war authority request, Islamic State's threat By PBS News Hour Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s news, including President Obama’s request to Congress to engage in military action against the Islamic State group, Congress’ tangling over the president’s… Continue watching
Feb 13 Obama to focus on cybersecurity in heart of Silicon Valley By Darlene Superville, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Responding to unprecedented data breaches and cyberattacks, President Barack Obama is trying to spark alliances between policymakers who want to regulate the online world and tech innovators who traditionally shun Beltway bureaucracies. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate confirms Carter as next defense secretary By Donna Cassata, Associated Press The vote Thursday was 93-5 for Ash Carter. He'll replace Chuck Hagel and be Obama's fourth defense secretary in six years. Continue reading
Feb 12 Democrats settle on Philadelphia as site of 2016 convention By Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have selected Philadelphia as the site of the party's 2016 national convention, choosing a patriotic backdrop for the nomination of its next presidential candidate. Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama's successor could inherit Middle East conflict By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Seeking war power authority for three years, President Barack Obama is setting up the prospect that his successor will become the third American president in a row overseeing U.S. military forces grappling with turmoil in the Middle East. Continue reading
Feb 12 Senate on track to confirm Ashton Carter for Pentagon chief By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to confirm President Barack Obama's pick to run the Pentagon. Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama to sign veterans suicide prevention bill By Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is joining with lawmakers and top government leaders to cast a spotlight on the issue of suicide among veterans. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 7:12 What lawmakers think of key aspects of Obama's Islamic State resolution By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 8:02 David Axelrod on Obama, Clinton and still believing in the political process after 40 years By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 11 Obama proposes war authorization against Islamic State By David Espo, Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent Congress legislation Wednesday to authorize military force against Islamic State fighters, asking lawmakers to "show the world we are united in our resolve" to defeat militants who have overrun parts of the Middle East… Continue reading