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President Obama Touches Down In Cuba, Commencing A Historic Visit
Sunday, March 20, 2016
When he landed Sunday in Havana, Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Cuban soil since 1928. During his brief trip he'll be meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro and political dissidents.
After Reaching Out His Hand, President Obama Will Step Foot In Cuba
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Obama will be the first American president to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge arrived on a battleship in 1928.
White House Makes Full-Court Press For Garland As Supreme Court Nominee
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
President Obama is hoping his pick of D.C. appeals court Judge Merrick Garland can force Republicans to consider him — or face the political consequences.
White House Loosens Restrictions With Cuba Ahead Of Obama Visit
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
As President Obama prepares for a historic visit to Cuba next week, the administration is taking additional steps to relax restrictions on travel and trade with the island.
Obama's Will To Fill Justice Seat Widens Rift With McConnell
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
The relationship between President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell the last 7 years has been often confrontational and awkward, marked by occasional bouts of productive deal-making.
FACT CHECK: Republican Candidates On Keeping Or Changing Social Security
Saturday, March 12, 2016
The candidates say they want to leave Social Security as it is for people who are already retired, or soon will be. But Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have proposed changes for younger workers.
Obama Weighs In On GOP 'Crackup' In News Conference With Justin Trudeau
Thursday, March 10, 2016
President Obama weighs in on what he calls the "Republican crackup" and says he's not to blame. He spoke at a joint press conference with the new Canadian prime minister.
Trump Steaks, Wine, Water: Why Donald Doesn't Own Most Of Those Products
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Donald Trump pushed back against attacks on his business prowess this week, showing off examples of Trump-branded water, wine and steaks. But Trump's own ties to those products may not be as strong as he suggested.
Donald Trump Changes Position On Visas For Highly Skilled Workers
Friday, March 04, 2016
On Thursday night in a GOP debate hosted by Fox News, Donald Trump came around to the idea of H1-B visas for highly skilled workers, saying "I'm changing it, and I'm softening the pos...
Obama's Plan To Close Guantanamo Bay Prison Meets Opposition In Congress
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
President Obama put forward a plan to close the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay — something he promised to do at the very beginning of his presidency. But the plan landed with a thud in...
Upbeat White House Report Points To More Jobs, Higher Wages
Monday, February 22, 2016
The U.S. labor market has recovered faster than expected, though that strength is tempered by economic challenges both at home and abroad, according to an annual assessment from the president's Council of Economic Advisers.
The 430-page "Economic Report of the President" released today summarizes recent developments in the economy ...
Obama To Make Historic Visit To Cuba Next Month
Thursday, February 18, 2016
President Obama plans to travel to Cuba next month, capping a historic diplomatic thaw after decades of official isolation.
Obama: Supreme Court Nominee Fight Is An Extension Of Partisan Trench Warfare
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
President Obama says he'll nominate a successor to the late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. And he challenges Senate Republicans not to deny that nominee a fair hearing and a timely vote.
Obama: 'The Constitution Is Pretty Clear' About A Supreme Court Vacancy
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
President Obama reiterated his plan to nominate a successor for Justice Antonin Scalia, who died over the weekend, and challenged Senate Republicans who suggested they would block his nominee.
Political Rancor Intensifies Over Who Should Nominate Scalia Successor
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
President Obama takes questions from reporters at the end of a conference with leaders from Asia. He's expected to be asked about the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and who he may nominate to replace him.
Obama Speaks To Lawmakers In Springfield, Ill., Where He Announced Candidacy
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
President Obama returns to Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday where nine years ago he announced his candidacy for president.
High Court Temporarily Blocks Enforcement Of Carbon Emissions Rules
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
The Supreme Court put a temporary hold on President Obama's stricter limits on carbon emissions. The justices say the rules can't take effect until courts have considered challenges from the states.
Republicans Reject Obama's $4 Trillion Budget Proposal
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
President Obama delivered the final budget of his presidency to Congress on Tuesday. Republicans in Congress have declined to consider the proposal and even listen to the president's budget chief talk to them about it.
5 Things To Know About President Obama's Budget
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
President Obama unveils his 2017 budget proposal today. It's an aspirational blueprint that details how he would set priorities if he controlled the government's checkbook ... which he doesn't.
"This budget is not about looking back at the road we have traveled," Obama said. "It is about looking forward."
But ...
Fact Checking The Democratic Debate: Clinton, Sanders Battle Over Wall Street
Friday, February 05, 2016
NPR fact checks some of the claims made by candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the latest Democratic presidential debate.