Feb 04 U.S., Russia engage in Cold War-like ‘chess match’ over energy By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — As the Obama administration escalates economic sanctions on Russia and weighs military support to Ukraine, it has revved up a less noticed but far broader campaign to wean Central and Eastern Europe off a deep reliance on Russian… Continue reading
Feb 02 U.S.-Venezuelan relations deteriorate over visa restrictions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The U.S. slapped new visa restrictions on Venezuelan officials associated with human rights abuses or corruption and Venezuela's president accused Vice President Joe Biden of plotting to overthrow him. Continue reading
Feb 01 Which Democratic candidates will run in 2016? By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Unlike the active jockeying among Republicans thinking about running for president, there is little public action among the Democrats considering a White House bid. Here's a look at where they stand. Continue reading
Jan 23 Obama offers condolences on death of Saudi King Abdullah By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed condolences and offered sympathy Thursday to the people of Saudi Arabia upon the death of King Abdullah, an important ally and a major force in the Muslim world. Continue reading
Jan 21 Security system failed to catch weekend shooting at Biden’s Delaware home By Anna Sillers There are no leads or suspects for a shooting outside of Vice President Joe Biden’s Delaware home on Saturday night, since security cameras around the house was unable to capture any footage. The already-unreliable security system had cameras aimed… Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch Obama’s 2015 State of the Union in GIFs By Ruth Tam The White House bent over backwards to make this the most approachable and shareable address yet. Here are some notable moments. Continue reading
Jan 18 McCain hopes to define legacy with national security post By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press After two unsuccessful presidential bids, the 78-year-old former Navy pilot and Vietnam prisoner of war has rebounded as the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee. The post gives the Arizona Republican a significant say on national security -… Continue reading
Jan 18 Shots fired outside Biden’s Delaware home By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The U.S. Secret Service said Sunday that multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle near the Delaware home of Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday night. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 2:21 Biden emcees swearing-in ceremonies with hugs and selfies By PBS News Hour Vice President Joe Biden stole the show at the swearing-in ceremonies of the 114th Congress, wooing grandmothers, taking selfies and slapping senators on the back in between administering oaths. Continue watching
Jan 06 The best of Biden being Biden from the new Congress’ first day By Domenico Montanaro From folksy Irish sayings to parental advice, hugs and kisses, selfies and cellphone calls from grandmothers, it was vintage Joe Biden Tuesday on Capitol Hill. The vice president relishes his duties administering the oath to members of Congress. Here were… Continue reading