Tag: Barack Obama

The White House refused to comment on whether the Democratic National Committee rigged the primary. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House punts on DNC email scandal

Nicole Duran · July 25, 2016 6:30 pm

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was presumably chosen by Barack Obama because she is Jewish, like many Democratic officeholders and contributors, and because she is a woman, like most Democratic voters. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

The worst Democratic national chair ever?

Michael Barone · July 25, 2016 5:15 pm

Debbie Wasserman Schultz was a lightning rod for Democratic criticism of the party, directing fire away from the White House. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Beltway Confidential

Why Hillary Clinton may miss Debbie Wasserman Schultz

W. James Antle III · July 25, 2016 2:50 pm

Clinton names Wasserman Schultz honorary chair of campaign team

Anna Giaritelli · July 24, 2016 8:51 pm

Work continues inside the convention hall before the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The latest list of speakers at the Democratic convention

Anna Giaritelli · July 24, 2016 8:45 pm

"I like Donald Trump because he speaks from the heart," Malik Obama say. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Obama’s half-brother jumps on the Trump train

Ben Smith · July 24, 2016 6:06 pm

Obama: ‘There are better speech makers’ than Clinton

Gabby Morrongiello · July 24, 2016 4:27 pm

Obama: Trump is ‘helping do ISIL’s work’

Gabby Morrongiello · July 24, 2016 4:02 pm

While President Obama is celebrating stealth reforms, Sen. Tim Kaine said they are too strong. (AP Photos)

Banking regs: Warren and Obama vs. Kaine and Clinton?

Anna Giaritelli · July 23, 2016 10:00 am

President Obama signed legislation on Friday creating a commission that will oversee the celebration and observance of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obama signs law creating commission to celebrate America’s 250th

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 11:23 pm

President Obama said he agreed with the bill's objective, but said the "Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016" included provisions that would have unintentionally hurt government employees who work for former commanders in chief in ways lawmakers probably did not intend. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama vetoes bill to cut ex-presidents’ pay

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 10:40 pm

President Obama on Friday signed legislation aimed at fighting the opioid abuse epidemic, despite his disappointment the bill didn't include more funding for treatment. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Obama signs bill fighting opioid abuse

Robert King · July 22, 2016 10:26 pm