Tag: Barack Obama

The conventional wisdom about Trump is that he is a man with a tight circle who values loyalty above all else. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Meet Donald Trump’s team of rivals

W. James Antle III · November 24, 2016 5:01 am

"Inequality is narrowing, the housing market is healing [and] the stock market has nearly tripled," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama claims inequality falling even as income inequality soars

Gabby Morrongiello · November 23, 2016 11:16 pm

Obama: Be thankful for economy, Obamacare

Gabby Morrongiello · November 23, 2016 8:12 pm

"This history teaches us that the American instinct has never been to seek isolation in opposite corners; it is to find strength in our common creed and forge unity from our great diversity," Obama said. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)

Obama calls for ‘tolerance and inclusiveness’ on Thanksgiving

Sarah Bedford · November 23, 2016 6:03 pm

Obama received intense scrutiny over his close association with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, head pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Donald Trump’s Jeremiah alt-Wright problem

Daniel Allott · November 23, 2016 2:50 pm

President Obama's job approval rating is at its highest since September 2009, according to a new poll Wednesday. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis, Pool)

Obama’s approval rating at highest level since 2009

Meghana Kurup · November 23, 2016 2:44 pm

Obama's vision of the arc of history is more cramped and partisan. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The arc of history doesn’t always bend toward justice

Michael Barone · November 23, 2016 5:03 am

Speaking to reporters in Lima, Peru, Obama hinted that he won't quietly step aside as his predecessors did. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama wasn’t elected Monday-morning-quarterback

Washington Examiner · November 23, 2016 5:01 am

A Texas judge on Tuesday threw out President Obama's new rule intended to force companies to pay workers more overtime. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Judge blocks Obama overtime rule

Sean Higgins · November 22, 2016 11:02 pm

Ellen DeGeneres was temporarily prevented from getting inside the White House to receive the Medal of Freedom from Obama because she didn't have her photo ID with her. (Photo courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres, via Twitter)

Cruz mocks Obama on photo ID after Ellen locked out of White House

Kelly Cohen · November 22, 2016 9:01 pm

President Obama welcomed nearly two dozen actors, athletes entertainers and pioneers in the arts and sciences, each of whom the president awarded the Medal of Freedom. (AP Photo)

President Obama breaks record with most Medals of Freedom awarded

Gabby Morrongiello · November 22, 2016 8:54 pm

President Obama announced an additional 79 commutations, expanding his already prolific use of his clemency authority. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama commutations exceed 1,000 with Tuesday announcement

Kelly Cohen, Sarah Bedford · November 22, 2016 7:18 pm