Tag: Barack Obama

A Guantanamo Bay detainee who had been in federal custody for 14 years has been transferred to Montenegro, according to the Pentagon. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, Pool)

National Security

Osama bin Laden’s body guard transferred out of Guantanamo Bay

Anna Giaritelli · June 23, 2016 3:35 am

Officials don't think they have authorization to order U.S. troops to engage Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces. (SANA via AP)

White House unsure if U.S. can sic troops on Assad

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 7:00 pm

The Obama administration's policy regarding troop levels has discouraged military leaders. (AP Photo/Robert Burns)

National Security

Report: Generals want more U.S. troops in Iraq

David Wilkes · June 22, 2016 6:30 pm

President lauds lawmakers for working together on major overhaul of testing program. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Obama signs bill that revamps testing of thousands of chemicals

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:59 pm

Hashing out schedules is the only the factor preventing the two from appearing together at a campaign event. (Kin Man Hui/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

No new date for first Clinton, Obama campaign event

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:33 pm

Earnest said what Democrats are seeking with their protest is "neither radical nor controversial." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama backs House protest over gun control

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:18 pm

The Hillary Clinton campaign will soon have full use of President Obama's email list. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Clinton to inherit Obama’s fundraising list

Ariel Cohen · June 22, 2016 12:24 pm

When President Obama was blamed for a recent mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., the press jumped to the his defense. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Media protect Obama, rush to accuse NRA of murder

Becket Adams · June 22, 2016 4:01 am

$Judge Scott Skavdahl of the District Court of Wyoming determined the Interior Department does not have the congressional authority required to control fracking. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)$ Energy and Environment

Obama-appointed judge rules against administration in fracking case

Anna Giaritelli · June 22, 2016 3:38 am

The bill would "irresponsibly" cut funding, White House says, while decrying "problematic" riders. (Ron Sachs/Pool via Bloomberg)

Veto threat for spending bill cutting IRS funds

Joseph Lawler · June 22, 2016 12:12 am

A Vietnam War pilot will receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony next month. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Korean, Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor

Nicole Duran · June 21, 2016 10:23 pm

—œThe president seems to be living in a world that is somewhat divorced from reality,—£ John Thune said after a closed-door meeting with Republicans. (AP Photo)

GOP: Obama ‘divorced from reality’ on terrorism threat

Susan Ferrechio · June 21, 2016 9:15 pm