Tag: Barack Obama

Obama will include the "legislative proposal" in his fiscal 2017 budget and will need congressional approval to enact it. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama wants to sweeten deal for Medicaid holdouts

Robert King · January 14, 2016 5:01 am

State pushed to turn sailors’ detention into a ‘good story’

Pete Kasperowicz · January 14, 2016 5:01 am

It is a black mark on this society that Monica Lewinsky, who as an intern had sexual encounters with the president at the White House, spent a decade living down her shame, while the former president saw his stature and wealth grow. (Invision/AP/Paul A. Hebert)

A Democrat’s war on women

Washington Examiner · January 14, 2016 5:01 am

Why Nikki Haley went after Trump

Anna Giaritelli · January 14, 2016 3:37 am

"Let's see if you're game for a fair debate. It's your chance to show the American people you're not afraid to meet the NRA on neutral ground," said LaPierre. (AP File Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

NRA invites Obama to a showdown

Anna Giaritelli · January 14, 2016 2:58 am

Despite increasing coverage, fewer people are watching the annual presidential speech. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)

Record low 1-in-10 Americans watched SOTU address

Anna Giaritelli · January 14, 2016 2:17 am

One reporter remarked that unlike with previous State of the Union speeches, Obama did not announce any executive actions this time around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

White House: Obama will have an ‘audacious’ year of executive action

Daniel Chaitin · January 14, 2016 12:53 am

The U.S. will work with the U.N. and nonprofit groups "to identify persons in need of refugee protection." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama cedes to Dem demands to expand refugee program

Nicole Duran · January 14, 2016 12:37 am

"There's another word for it that starts with 'b' - it's baloney," he said to laughter. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama: America in decline message is ‘baloney’

Susan Crabtree · January 14, 2016 12:04 am

Everything he said was true. We are in the best position as a country,? Bill Clinton said, echoing President Obamas remarks to the nation Tuesday night. (AP Photo)

Bill Clinton on State of the Union: ‘Everything he said was true’

Gabby Morrongiello · January 13, 2016 11:58 pm

"But I think it sort of degrades the presidency to then talk about primary politics in the other party, during primaries," Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo)

Ryan criticizes Obama for wading into primary politics in speech

Anna Giaritelli · January 13, 2016 11:44 pm

"We need a president that can find common ground and stand their ground." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

American exceptionalism — how has it fared in the Obama years?

Michael Barone · January 13, 2016 10:43 pm