Nicole Duran

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It is the latest step by Obama to fully normalize relations with the once-pariah nation now called Myanmar. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Obama ends national emergencies concerning Burma

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 9:47 pm

"You guys are doing a wonderful job. Appreciate ya," President Obama told the surprised poll workers, according to a report from reporters traveling with the president. (AP Photo)

Obama votes, roots for Cubs

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 8:46 pm

"I think the bigger concern at this point is not just hurricane-force winds, but storm surge," he said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama warns Matthew’s worst might still be ahead

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 5:53 pm

President Obama commuted the sentences of 102 federal prisoners Thursday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Obama reduces 102 federal prisoners’ sentences

Nicole Duran · October 6, 2016 8:41 pm

The Obama administration rehired an outside contractor that contributed to the theft of personal information. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Feds rehire contractor linked to massive OPM data breach

Nicole Duran · October 6, 2016 4:01 am

President Obama will campaign for Rep. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., when he visits his hometown of Chicago this weekend. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama to campaign in Chicago for Clinton, Duckworth

Nicole Duran · October 5, 2016 7:16 pm

Obama also asked the public to help Haiti and other poor countries in the hurricane's path. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Energy and Environment

Obama tells the public to brace for Hurricane Matthew

Nicole Duran · October 5, 2016 6:48 pm

White House canceled bilateral meeting with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte after he called President Obama a "son of a bitch." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

White House shrugs off Philippines president’s threat to end military alliance

Nicole Duran · October 4, 2016 8:20 pm

President Obama pointed out that he nominated federal judge Merrick Garland 202 days ago, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has not even scheduled a hearing for him, let alone a confirmation vote. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama pans GOP for stalling on Garland as Supreme Court begins new term

Nicole Duran · October 4, 2016 7:59 pm

"Think about whether you made the right decision," Joe Biden advised Tim Kaine when asked by a reporter what advice he had for Kaine. (AP Photo)

Biden’s advice to Kaine: Agree with Clinton

Nicole Duran · October 4, 2016 7:47 pm

The storm's growing intensity and Florida's position in its path are forcing Obama to postpone the trip. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama scraps campaign trip to Florida ahead of hurricane

Nicole Duran · October 4, 2016 5:46 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio: Ban climate deniers from office

Anna Giaritelli, Nicole Duran · October 4, 2016 1:48 am