Jul 06 Obama slows troop drawdown in Afghanistan By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. will slow its troop drawdown in Afghanistan, leaving a force of 8,400 when President Barack Obama completes his term, the president announced Wednesday in a blunt acknowledgment that America will remain entangled there despite his aspirations… Continue reading
Jul 05 Obama says he’s ‘ready to pass the baton’ to Clinton By Julie Pace and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Eight years after Hillary Clinton helped unite Democrats behind Barack Obama's presidential campaign, he's returning the favor. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 7:22 The history of politicians going way beyond the facts to court fear By PBS News Hour Political candidates’ rhetoric often gets heated, even inflammatory on the campaign trail. But when does it cross the line into the offensive or fear-mongering? Hari Sreenivasan gets a historical perspective from presidential historian Michael Beschloss and Beverly Gage of Yale… Continue watching
Jul 04 Obama to tell foe-to-friend story at Hillary Clinton event By Julie Pace and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — When they take the stage at their first joint campaign appearance on Tuesday, President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will show off a new phase in their storied relationship: co-dependents. Continue reading
Jul 04 Immigration stands as Obama’s most glaring failure By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's inability to overhaul the nation's immigration system will stand as the most glaring failure in his effort to enact a vision of social change. Continue reading
Jul 03 Obama campaign machine prepares to support Clinton By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The vaunted data-driven machine that twice got President Barack Obama elected is revving up to help elect Hillary Clinton, as Democrats look to recreate the tactical advantage they used against Republicans in 2008 and 2012. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 8:01 Obama order looks to curb civilian deaths in U.S. airstrikes and drone attacks By PBS News Hour For the first time, the Obama administration has released the number of enemy combatants and civilians killed in drone attacks and airstrikes in some countries. The President also issued an executive order aimed at reducing civilian casualties. John Yang talks… Continue watching
Jul 01 Obama reveals how many civilians died in U.S. drone attacks By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Friday that between 64 and 116 civilians have been killed by drone and other U.S. strikes in Pakistan, Yemen and Africa since President Barack Obama took office in 2009. Continue reading
Jun 29 Watch 2:56 News Wrap: Obama warns against Trump isolationism By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 29 GOP morphing into the anti-trade deal party By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Donald Trump's break with conservative economic thinking on free trade comes as Republicans are increasingly relying on older, struggling white voters who are the most skeptical of trade deals. Continue reading