Tag: Barack Obama

"I thank you for your invitation to speak here tonight. I know Congress had to formally invite me, and it could have been a close vote," George W. Bush said while addressing Congress. (AP Photo)

Memorable moments from previous addresses to Congress

W. James Antle III · February 27, 2017 5:01 am

Several states resumed debate over whether to ease or restrict access to bathrooms by transgender students. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Beltway Confidential

Obama, not Trump, is the president who failed transgender students

Joseph Murray · February 26, 2017 11:00 pm

Almost half of U.S. adults are not happy with President Trump's performance. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Public gives Trump low grade in first report card: Poll

Anna Giaritelli · February 26, 2017 6:01 pm

President Obama congratulated his former labor secretary, Thomas Perez, for winning the election to become chairman of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama, Clintons cheer new Perez/Ellison DNC team as a unifying force

Daniel Chaitin · February 25, 2017 9:13 pm

President Trump touted the strength of the economy in the month since he took office, including record highs on the stock markets. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

‘Great optimism’: Trump touts state of economy

Kyle Feldscher · February 25, 2017 2:52 pm

Former President Barack Obama is making the rounds in Manhattan. (From Twitter, @alexeheath)

Obama grabs coffee and a Broadway show in NYC

Anna Giaritelli · February 25, 2017 3:56 am

Five major trade groups on Friday filed notice to appeal a federal judge's February ruling upholding the conflict of interest rule written by former President Barack Obama's Department of Labor, escalating the industry fight against the rule going into effect. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Trade groups appeal to stop Obama conflict-of-interest rule

Joseph Lawler · February 24, 2017 11:11 pm

Rule affected the fees firms must pay the government for oil, natural gas and coal extracted under a lease. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Energy and Environment

Trump halts Obama energy rule amid litigation

John Siciliano · February 24, 2017 8:21 pm

Trump said his goal is to focus on investing in the United States and American citizens before looking abroad. (Screengrab/ABC)

National Security

Trump: US better off if Obama, Bush had ‘gone to the beach’

Kyle Feldscher · February 24, 2017 3:53 pm

President Trump ripped the Tuesday decision by a federal court to strike down his executive order blocking federal funding from sanctuary cities, in a series of tweets Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

A Case for Caution

Irwin M. Stelzer · February 24, 2017 7:00 am

Schools must be guided by compassion and respect when dealing with students who are struggling with identity problems. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Trump leaves the school bathroom

Washington Examiner · February 24, 2017 5:01 am

Illinois’ Republican governor OK with ‘Obama Day’

Daniel Chaitin · February 23, 2017 9:26 pm