Tag: Barack Obama

Last week, President Obama authorized airstrikes on an Islamic State training camp in Libya that killed more than 40 militants. (AP Photo)

Obama extends Libyan sanctions

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 11:37 pm

Edward Byers is being recognized with the Medal of Honor for his part in the December 2012 rescue of an American civilian who was being held hostage in Afghanistan. (Wikimedia Commons)

Navy SEAL to receive Medal of Honor for 2012 Afghanistan rescue

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 10:51 pm

"This request supports the necessary steps to fortify our domestic health system, detect and respond to any potential Zika outbreaks at home and to limit the spread in other countries," President Obama wrote. (AP Photo)

Obama asks Congress for $1.9 billion in Zika funds

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 22, 2016 9:58 pm

Obama calls senators to discuss high court pick

Susan Crabtree · February 22, 2016 8:23 pm

Obama: I’m not a ‘big government, crazy liberal’

Susan Crabtree · February 22, 2016 5:50 pm

Obama jokes to govs about the importance of ‘appointing judges’

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2016 4:49 pm

Obama, Putin talk by phone on new Syria cease-fire

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 4:26 pm

Environmental economists with Resources for the Future say a true carbon tax would not be limited to oil, but would be applied to all fossil fuels.

Energy and Environment

The next Obama tax that could be on the way

John Siciliano · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star at the AJ Dock in Juneau, Alaska. The 399-foot Polar Star is the nation's only heavy icebreaker. (AP Photo/The Juneau Empire, Michael Penn)

Energy and Environment

U.S. chasing Russia in the Arctic

Jacqueline Klimas · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

President Obama listens to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a bilateral meeting in Paris on Dec. 1. The leaders discussed the continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria, and the fight against the Islamic State group. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Syrian-Americans give up on help from Obama

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

"This is my final governors' dinner; at least least my final one as president," President Obama jested. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama jokingly threatens gubernatorial run

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 1:25 am

"But now that I'm 60 ... There is something I want you guys to help me with," Maher said to his audience in January. "And it's this: Before he leaves office, I want to get President Obama on this show." (AP Photo)

Maher petitions to have Obama appear on his show

Daniel Chaitin · February 20, 2016 11:47 pm