Tag: Barack Obama

Washington Secrets

Chris Matthews hits Obama-Clinton anti-white, ‘Archie Bunker thing’

Paul Bedard · November 20, 2017 4:31 pm

"This tweet perfectly summarizes @potus' unfitness for the job. He does not see himself as representing the citizens of the United States (that's the job desc) but himself as a kind of petulant emperor who needs to be fawned over to do his job. Unpresidential in the extreme," former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Richard Stengel tweeted Sunday. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Former Obama official: Trump sees himself as a ‘petulant emperor’

Caitlin Yilek · November 20, 2017 3:12 pm

Demonstrators against the Keystone XL pipeline marched in Lincoln, Neb. on Aug. 6, one day before the Nebraska Public Service Commission began a five-day public hearing to decide whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline's route through the state. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Energy and Environment

Keystone XL oil pipeline faces critical decision

John Siciliano · November 20, 2017 5:01 am

We need to first look back at the damage he has left in his wake. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Now that Richard Cordray is gone, it’s time to undo his work

Rick Manning · November 20, 2017 5:01 am

"Every night I turn the TV on and cry, I say why I feel like we're all gonna die," the song starts. "So come back Barack, I know it's not allowed, but I want you back somehow." (Image courtesy screenshot)

Chance the Rapper begs Obama to ‘come back’ on ‘SNL’

Naomi Lim · November 19, 2017 3:10 pm

Ultimately, the U.S. ground presence in Syria forces President Bashar Assad and his allies to recognize that they cannot, by themselves, decide what happens next. By staking an American flag in the ground, the U.S. lends credibility and power to those whom Assad would otherwise turn into terrorists. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Obama’s Iraq blunder nurtured ISIS; Trump’s Syria policy might prevent ISIS 2.0

Washington Examiner · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

"I'm very proud of what has happened leading up until now. We had action weekend last week where scores of members and candidates pointed out the bad vote that the Republicans would be making on this, and that was across the country," Pelosi said. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats ask for grassroots help to battle GOP tax bill

Al Weaver · November 19, 2017 5:01 am

The famous vacation home, which was a favorite getaway a spot for the Obama family, features an infinity pool, private beach, and guesthouse on the 9.5-acre property.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Obama family’s vacation home in Martha’s Vineyard is up for sale

Katie Leach · November 18, 2017 11:38 pm

In the past year, the U.S. has repeatedly and publicly accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by secretly deploying a new generation of ground-launched cruise missiles in the western province of Kaliningrad, within range of America's NATO allies. (iStock)

US may let Cold War missile treaty die after Russian violations

Jamie McIntyre · November 18, 2017 5:01 am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced in September that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program would be rolled back under the Trump administration within six months, allowing Congress time to pass legislation. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DACA documents case could be headed for Supreme Court next

Diana Stancy Correll · November 18, 2017 4:22 am

"We can't stand by and watch one of the greatest tools for democracy ever created be turned into a private playground for the rich and powerful," New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said in a statement. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

For the Internet, we need federalism, not anarchy

Daniel Schneider · November 17, 2017 10:24 pm

New York Times Reporter: Obama Administration Misled on al Qaeda

Jenna Lifhits · November 17, 2017 9:13 pm