Jun 22 House Republicans offering proposals for health care changes By Erica Werner, Associated Press House Republicans are unveiling new proposals to repeal and replace President Barack Obama's health care law, as Speaker Paul Ryan seeks to showcase a GOP governing agenda amid the tumult of the presidential campaign. Continue reading
May 30 White House lifts lockdown after object thrown over gate By Associated Press WASHINGTON — The White House has been placed on lockdown after a woman threw something over the north fence along Pennsylvania Avenue. Continue reading
May 29 Presidential pups Bo and Sunny have official White House schedules By Michael D. Regan and Darlene Superville, Associated Press The Obama family's popular pair of Portuguese water dogs, Bo and Sunny, are in high demand at the White House. Continue reading
May 26 New federal rules could narrow school achievement gaps By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The guidelines, being released Thursday, spell out a broad framework for states to consider as they seek to improve schools and narrow achievement gaps. Continue reading
May 21 The nation’s largest school districts are rushing to fill the coding gap By Michael D. Regan Only a quarter of America’s public schools are using a form of computer science in their classrooms, but that number is growing as schools create new coding programs. Continue reading
May 20 Secret Service officer shoots armed man outside White House By Joshua Barajas President Barack Obama was not on the premises during the shooting. Continue reading
May 09 Mosquito season brings no new urgency for money to fight Zika By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense… Continue reading
Apr 26 Man fleeing robbery jumps fence near White House By Josh Lederman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Here's a surefire way to get busted for robbery: leave the scene of the crime and hop over the White House fence. Continue reading
Apr 21 White House to distribute $90 million for apprenticeships By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration says it'll distribute $90 million this year to help states expand apprenticeship programs, particularly to minorities and new industries. Continue reading
Apr 21 In Saudi visit, Obama works to calm Gulf tensions with U.S. By Kathleen Hennessey and Adam Schreck, Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- President Barack Obama strained to ease tensions with Persian Gulf allies Thursday, pledging U.S. help in confronting Iran and other security threats. Yet he failed to win the commitments he sought to boost economic aid to… Continue reading