Tag: Barack Obama

Washington Secrets

Zogby report card: Obama gets his own trophy in Africa trip successes

Paul Bedard · August 1, 2015 11:00 am

An erosion of allies' trust is likely to have long-term consequences for U.S. interests in the region, not the least being it may mean the United States will no longer be the "go-to" guarantor of regional security,Â said retired Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff, former commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East.Â (Photo by Kevin Dietsch - Pool/Getty Images)

National Security

Iran deal eroding allies’ trust in U.S.

Charles Hoskinson · August 1, 2015 4:01 am

"We can't keep on funding transportation by the seat of our pants, three months at a time," Obama said. (AP)

Obama scolds Congress for leaving town

Nicole Duran · July 31, 2015 9:14 pm

"I haven't asked him that question point blank, but I do know that he is aware of the news that those videos have generated," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)Â

Obama probably hasn’t watched Planned Parenthood videos

Nicole Duran · July 31, 2015 8:54 pm

Iran deal showdown set for August recess

Susan Crabtree · July 31, 2015 8:06 pm

Washington Secrets

Poll: No, Mr. President, you would not win a third term

Paul Bedard · July 31, 2015 7:27 pm

Beatriz Rivera chants slogans supporting to set minimum wages at $15 an hour as New York's wage board recommended, Wednesday, Thursday, July 23, 2015, in downtown Miami. (AP Photo)Â

Washington Secrets

Top Dem economist: $15 minimum wage ‘too high,’ will kill jobs

Paul Bedard · July 31, 2015 4:52 pm

"The stakes could not be higher ... as big as the bully pulpit I have, it's not enough" when it comes to making the case for the Iran deal, President Obama told supporters. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Obama tells supporters: ‘Bully pulpit’ isn’t enough to sell Iran deal

Susan Crabtree · July 31, 2015 3:43 pm

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After Obama-era stonewalling, GOP must offer transparency

Washington Examiner · July 31, 2015 4:01 am

A study from theÂ Peterson Institute for International EconomicsÂ predicts rising U.S. trade deficits in heavy manufacturing, light manufacturing, autos and auto parts as to the tune of more than $39 billion by 2025.Â (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

There’s still time to get the TPP’s trade rules right

Scott Paul · July 31, 2015 4:01 am

President Obama walks across the tarmac with Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine. (AP Photo/Joel Page)

Former congressman nominated to Labor Department post

Nicole Duran · July 30, 2015 10:17 pm

Top Dem: Obama May Go Beyond Law for Iran Deal

Daniel Halper · July 30, 2015 8:21 pm