Feb 21 For Obama, Public Opinion on Sequester May Not Be Enough A new poll shows public support of President Obama's approach on several issues. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images. Two polls out Thursday show record support for President Obama over congressional Republicans on the sequester battle that is consuming… Continue reading
Feb 20 With Sequester Looming, Obama Keeps Up Pressure on GOP Joined by emergency responders, President Obama speaks about the sequester. Photo by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Nine days, and the only thing certain is more uncertainty. With competing proposals to stave off $85 billion in automatic cuts… Continue reading
Feb 19 White House Reporters Frustrated With Obama Administration President Obama speaks to reporters last summer. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. Is it bad for democracy when a president answers impromptu questions from the press 107 times after a photo opportunity, compared with his predecessor's 355? Or… Continue reading
Feb 18 Obama’s Leaked Immigration Plan, Golfing Trip Cause Stir President Obama arrives Friday in Florida, where he spent the weekend. Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images. What will generate more outrage on Presidents' Day: a leaked legislative blueprint for comprehensive immigration reform or a golf outing with Tiger… Continue reading
Feb 15 To Reid’s Disgust, Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Hagel Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call. "Just when you thought things couldn't get worse, it gets worse." That was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., bemoaning a Republican filibuster of President Obama's nominee… Continue reading
Feb 14 Senators Haggle Over Hagel Confirmation Vote By Terence Burlij Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., at his Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Jan. 31. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters. Senate Republicans aren't showing Chuck Hagel much love these days. Dismayed over the Obama administration's response to the terrorist attacks in… Continue reading
Feb 13 President Obama Challenges Congress to Help Middle Class President Obama delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Charles Dharapak/Pool/AFP/Getty Images. The message at the heart of President Obama's State of the Union address Tuesday night centered on lifting up the economy and challenging members… Continue reading
Feb 12 Obama to Focus on Economy in State of the Union Address President Obama will deliver his fourth State of the Union address Tuesday evening. Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images. President Obama will deliver his fourth State of the Union address Tuesday evening, laying out the policy pieces to fill… Continue reading
Feb 11 Obama Weighs Use of Executive Authority, Set for State of the Union By Christina Bellantoni President Obama is set to deliver his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Photo by Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images. President Obama is prepared to exert executive authority on a host of issues, from strengthening protections for gays, to toughening regulations… Continue reading
Feb 08 Brennan Welcomes ‘Discussion’ About Drones, Defends Policy on Strikes Protesters hold signs as John Brennan arrives to testify at his confirmation hearing Thursday. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images. As President Obama's choice to be the next director of the CIA, John Brennan faced tough questions Thursday at… Continue reading