Mar 15 Watch 1:54 Acclaimed musical 'Hamilton' visits the White House -- and Obama joins in By PBS News Hour Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the critically acclaimed musical “Hamilton,” has scored a presidential first. Miranda and the rest of the “Hamilton” cast met and performed for high school students at the White House Monday, but the highlight of… Continue watching
Mar 15 Lower court judges could be caught up in Supreme Court fight By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press More than 30 judicial nominees could end up as collateral damage in the election-year fight over President Barack Obama's effort to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court and Senate Republicans' steadfast opposition. Continue reading
Mar 15 Obama deeply dismayed by 'vulgar' presidential campaign By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was deeply disturbed by the "vulgar and divisive rhetoric" directed at women and minorities as well as the violence in the 2016 presidential campaign, a swipe at Republican front-runner Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 15 In reversal, Obama admin to block oil drilling in Atlantic By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a major reversal, the Obama administration said Tuesday it will not allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading
Mar 14 Senate votes to confirm King to head Education Department By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Senate has narrowly voted to confirm John B. King Jr. as the nation's education secretary. Continue reading
Mar 14 Cast of 'Hamilton' takes Broadway hit to the White House By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The cast of “Hamilton” is at the White House for an unusual performance of songs from the mega-hit Broadway show. Continue reading
Mar 14 RNC launches campaign to oppose Obama's Supreme Court pick By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party is launching a campaign to try to derail President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, teaming up with a conservative opposition research group to target vulnerable Democrats and impugn whomever Obama picks. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH LIVE: Obama to address civic engagement in SXSW keynote at 3:40 p.m. EST By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will aim to encourage civic engagement and use of technology to solve problems, like helping poor families get diapers for their children, when he appears at an annual tech festival in Austin, Texas. Obama's appearance… Continue reading
Mar 11 World news quiz: A U.S.-Canadian bromance and a 5-year anniversary By Larisa Epatko Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the White House and made a commitment, while a major world event occurred five years ago this week. Take our 5-minute quiz on these developments and more. Continue reading
Mar 10 Canadian prime minister brings 'Trudeaumania' to White House By Darlene Superville and Rob Gillies, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought "Trudeaumania" to America on Thursday and the verdict was a resounding thumbs-up. Continue reading