Sep 08 Watch Obama's delay on immigration draws fire from both parties By PBS News Hour President Obama is delaying any executive action on immigration reform until after the midterm elections in November. While both Republicans and Democrats criticized the decision, the Obama administration renewed its request for $1.2 billion to deal with the influx of… Continue watching
Sep 07 Romney: I would have done a better job than Obama By Tom Raum, Associated Press Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney says there is no question in his mind that he would have been more effective in the White House than President Barack Obama. But he reiterates he has no plans to run again. Continue reading
Sep 06 White House: Obama to delay action on immigration reform By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Abandoning his pledge to act by the end of summer, President Barack Obama has decided to delay any executive action on immigration until after the November congressional elections, White House officials said. Continue reading
Sep 05 Obama touts NATO unity on Ukraine cease-fire, Islamic State response By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama said Friday he is encouraged that NATO members universally acknowledge the "significant threat" the Islamic State poses, and that they have to take action. Continue reading
Sep 04 Al Green, Tom Hanks among Kennedy Center Honorees By Brett Zongker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — It’s a rare honor for an artist to receive accolades from the president, let alone have him sing one of your tunes. Now Al Green can claim both, knowing that President Barack Obama is a fan. Green is… Continue reading
Sep 04 Obama, Cameron: We will 'not be cowed' by Islamic State militants By Julie Pace, Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales — NATO leaders grappled Thursday with whether the alliance has a role in containing a mounting militant threat in the Middle East, as heads of state converged in Wales for a high-stakes summit also focused on the crisis… Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch NATO prepares to beef-up commitment to Ukraine, within limits By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Obama condemns Russia's actions in Ukraine By PBS News Hour On a trip to Estonia, President Obama placed blame on Russian separatists for destabilizing eastern Ukraine. He also pledged support for the U.S.’ NATO allies. Meanwhile, reports surfaced of a potential cease-fire agreement in Ukraine. Margaret Warner reports. Continue watching
Sep 03 Number of child migrants crossing the border declines By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The number of immigrant children caught alone illegally crossing the Mexican border into the United States continued to decline in August, according to figures disclosed Wednesday by the Homeland Security Department. Continue reading
Sep 03 Obama: Russia threatens peace in Europe By Julie Pace, Associated Press Obama, who faces criticism in the U.S. for being too cautious in confronting Russian President Putin, sharply condemned Moscow's provocations. He declared in blunt terms that Russian forces that have moved into Ukraine in recent weeks are not on a… Continue reading