Jun 29 Obama seeks 'fast track' procedures for minors crossing border alone By Christopher Sherman, Associated Press President Barack Obama will seek more than $2 billion to respond to the flood of immigrants illegally entering the U.S. through the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas and ask for new powers to deal with returning immigrant children apprehended… Continue reading
Jun 28 Suspect in Benghazi attacks in federal custody By Associated Press A Libyan militant charged in the 2012 Benghazi attacks was in federal law enforcement custody, the U.S. attorney's office said Saturday. Security at the capital's federal courthouse was heightened in anticipation of a possible court appearance by the suspect later… Continue reading
Jun 27 Energized President Obama mocks House Republicans' lawsuit By Domenico Montanaro Maybe there’s something in the air in Minnesota. During a two-day trip to the Gopher State, the president referred to himself Thursday as a “caged bear,” who is on the “loose” when he’s able to get outside the White House. Continue reading
Jun 27 President Obama blasts 'phony scandals' By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe President Obama hit the road Thursday for Minnesota, grabbing a burger stuffed with cheese and some ice cream while trying to interact with “real” people. He also again dished out some criticism of the political culture in Washington, namely what… Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch Justices rein in presidential appointment powers and rule out abortion clinic buffer zones By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 26 High court rebukes Obama on recess appointments By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the president's power to fill high-level vacancies with temporary appointments, ruling in favor of Senate Republicans in their partisan clash with President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Jun 24 Tuesday's primary test: How real is the 'Cantor Effect'? By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Mississippi Senate GOP runoff headlines Primary Day Other races to watch include Democratic gubernatorial primary in Maryland and Senate GOP primary in Oklahoma Biden touts his working-class roots at White House event New CBS… Continue reading
Jun 23 Over the phone, Obama urges Putin to stop backing separatists By Associated Press Obama and Putin spoke by telephone on Monday morning. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Obama urged Putin to use his personal influence with those separatists to promote peace and stability in Ukraine. He says a diplomatic solution is still… Continue reading
Jun 23 Obama pushes for family-friendly policies in the workplace By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is encouraging more employers to adopt family-friendly policies by hosting a daylong summit Monday, even though the U.S. government doesn't always set the best example. The United States is the only industrialized nation that doesn't… Continue reading
Jun 21 As alliances blur in Mideast, US and Iran are potential partners By Associated Press For years, Iran has been an archenemy of the United States. Now, with alliances blurred in the Mideast, the two countries are talking about how to stop an offensive in Iraq by al-Qaida-inspired insurgents. Continue reading