Apr 15 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Obamas release federal tax returns By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the Obamas released their federal tax returns for the past year, revealing that they paid $81,000 in taxes on an income of $436,000, and donated 15 percent of what they made to charity. Also, Brazilian… Continue watching
Apr 15 Obama's income fell to $436,000, lowest of his presidency By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama paid more than $81,000 in taxes last year on adjusted gross income of more than $436,000. Their effective federal income tax rate was 18.7 percent. Continue reading
Apr 15 Sanders hoping for a California upset By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press LOS ANGELES — If Bernie Sanders can pull off an upset in California, it will be a story that got its start on Hollywood Boulevard. Continue reading
Apr 14 Obama: Wounds don't end service for US military members By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the sight of wounded service members riding bicycles is a reminder that service doesn't end when they take off the uniform. Continue reading
Apr 14 Obama's power over immigration drives Supreme Court dispute By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The raging political fight over immigration comes to the Supreme Court on Monday in a dispute that could affect millions of people who are in the United States illegally. Continue reading
Apr 14 Puerto Rico faces defaults as Congress stalls on way to help By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico is facing a deadline for a multimillion-dollar bond payment next month as House Republicans struggle to find a way to help the island deal with its $70 billion debt. Continue reading
Apr 13 Future scientists showcase their discoveries at White House Science Fair By Adelyn Baxter President Barack Obama welcomed innovative teens from around the country to the White House Wednesday for the 6th and final White House Science Fair of his administration. Continue reading
Apr 13 Obama says U.S. has 'momentum' in fight against Islamic State By Josh Lederman and Kevin Freking, Associated Press LANGLEY, Va. -- President Barack Obama claimed progress Wednesday in the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State group, even as political turmoil in Iraq and renewed violence in Syria threatened to jeopardize hard-fought gains. Continue reading
Apr 12 Obama designates national monument to honor women's equality By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Tuesday marks Equal Pay Day, a symbolic event dramatizing how much longer it takes a woman to earn as much as a man — and an annual opportunity for Democrats to lambast Republicans for inaction on the issue. Continue reading
Apr 11 White House: Blame to share for failed Libya aftermath By Josh Lederman and Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The White House sought Monday to share the blame for the failed aftermath of the 2011 intervention in Libya, arguing the U.S. and its NATO allies asked too few questions about what would follow after dictator Moammar Gadhafi… Continue reading