Tag: Barack Obama

Graham said the two lawmakers would welcome Trump's help. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham urge Trump to help Congress pass Dream Act in September

Anna Giaritelli · September 5, 2017 8:12 pm

"To target these young people is wrong." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) )

Obama slams Trump’s ‘cruel’ decision to end DACA

Anna Giaritelli · September 5, 2017 7:02 pm

The nine people were taken into custody for civil disobedience in the moments after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced DACA would be concluded March 5, 2018, if Congress does not act to save it. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Nine DACA recipients arrested at protest outside Trump Tower

Anna Giaritelli · September 5, 2017 6:40 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the Trump administration's move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell praises Trump’s DACA move but doesn’t commit to fast immigration fix

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 6:28 pm

We often say "never again" in the wake of tragedies involving mass casualties of civilians -- yet, we constantly let it happen again. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Beltway Confidential

The Rohingya genocide is Obama’s fault. Trump can end it

Siraj Hashmi · September 5, 2017 6:15 pm

In a sketch spoofing "Schoolhouse Rock" that aired just days after the then-president announced his executive action, SNL depicted Obama literally shoving an immigration bill down the steps of the Capitol building. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Beltway Confidential

Flashback: Even ‘SNL’ slammed Obama’s executive overreach on immigration

Emily Jashinsky · September 5, 2017 6:07 pm

Trump Ends DACA, Calls on Congress to Act

Andrew Egger · September 5, 2017 5:45 pm

Business groups cheered the Justice Department's move. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump administration won’t save Obama-era overtime rule

Sean Higgins · September 5, 2017 5:24 pm

In this Oct. 3, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies inspect a cell block at the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Washington Secrets

Obama broke the record for commuting jail sentences, 1,716

Paul Bedard · September 5, 2017 4:52 pm

Pelosi called for "an immediate response from Congress," to ensure those in the program are not deported. (AP)

Nancy Pelosi, John McCain oppose Trump rescinding DACA

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 4:13 pm

It's time to fix our immigration system. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Will Congress seize the moment on DACA and Dreamers, or let it slip?

Steven Cruz · September 5, 2017 3:33 pm

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it will begin winding down the Obama-era DACA program that was rescinded on Tuesday by the Trump administration. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

DHS will begin winding down DACA immediately, acting secretary says

Anna Giaritelli · September 5, 2017 3:13 pm