Nov 11 In 2013, Obama administration’s priciest gift came from Brunei By Matthew Lee, Associated Press From furniture and food to fine art, members of the Obama administration received thousands of dollars in gifts from foreign leaders, but first lady Michelle Obama appears to have received the most expensive gift last year. Continue reading
Nov 11 Obama, Putin circle each other warily in China By Josh Lederman, Associated Press BEIJING -- On the surface, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin were all niceties -- a pat on the back here, a pleasantry there. But away from the cameras, the two leaders circled each other warily at a… Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch Why is Obama weighing in on net neutrality? By PBS News Hour More than 3 million commenters crashed the Federal Communications Commission website in July to weigh in on the issue of net neutrality. Now President Obama has added his strong support, directing the FCC to protect equal access to all web… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch Why the U.S. can’t ignore or alienate the rising power of China – Part 2 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch Obama visits Beijing on push to expand trade with Asia – Part 1 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch News Wrap: HHS lowers estimate for 2015 health care enrollment By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Snapshots of APEC summit in China By Larisa Epatko If a picture says a thousand words, the photos from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings spoke volumes, especially the handshakes. Continue reading
Nov 09 Higher bar for health law in 2nd sign-up season By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press With a bright look to its rebuilt website, version 2.0 of President Barack Obama's health insurance overhaul represents another chance to win over a skeptical public. Continue reading
Nov 08 Obama’s plan to expand role in Iraq hinges on OK from Congress By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Congress members returning to Capitol Hill next week will face a debate over President Barack Obama's new $5.6 billion plan to expand the U.S. mission in Iraq and send up to 1,500 more American troops to the war-torn nation. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch White House meeting underlines thorny political territory ahead By PBS News Hour Continue watching