Tag: Barack Obama

The letter, led by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, explained that the executive order would send a strong signal to states currently opposing the rules in court. Nearly 30 states, over half the nation, oppose the regulations. (AP Photo/John Raby)

Energy and Environment

Red states urge Trump to act against climate rules on day one

John Siciliano · December 16, 2016 1:59 am

—œI think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections that we need to take action and we will at a time and place of our own choosing," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Obama vows retaliation against Russia over hacks

Caitlin Yilek · December 16, 2016 1:48 am

Sheriff Joe Arpaio is still pushing Obama birth certificate conspiracy

Anna Giaritelli · December 16, 2016 12:52 am

Sanders, Ellison look to rebuild party decimated under Obama

David M. Drucker · December 16, 2016 12:46 am

Tables show how Clinton received sharply lower percentages in the Outstate Midwest as compared to Obama in 2012. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Beltway Confidential

The outstate effect, with election statistics

Michael Barone · December 16, 2016 12:04 am

A net 68 percent of respondents say the Democratic president should not forgive his former secretary of state. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Voters oppose Clinton pardon by 3-1 margin

Anna Giaritelli · December 15, 2016 11:24 pm

Iran Sanctions Package Extended Without Obama’s Signature

Jenna Lifhits · December 15, 2016 7:15 pm

The nearly 600-page report documenting the improvement in economic conditions under Obama should be used as a "benchmark for future administrations," a spokeswoman said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

White House: Trump to inherit a ‘highly beneficial’ economy

Joseph Lawler · December 15, 2016 6:26 pm

Advocates want Obama to pardon illegal immigrants and drug offenders

Nicole Duran · December 15, 2016 5:56 pm

Pew Research Center surveyed Americans from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15 and found that 46 percent of Americans think of Obama as an above-average president or better. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Beltway Confidential

Obama’s no Reagan, Americans say — more like a Clinton

Jason Russell · December 15, 2016 4:32 pm

Obama Suggests There’s Too Much Media Coverage of Syria Crisis

Jeryl Bier · December 15, 2016 3:30 pm

President Obama has decided against signing legislation to extend the Iran Sanctions Act for another 10 years. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Obama reverses, declines to sign Iran sanctions bill

Pete Kasperowicz · December 15, 2016 1:32 pm