Tag: Presidents

Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said that few in the Congressional Black Caucus are supportive of a targeted strike against Syria. (AP File)

Beltway Confidential

Senior Democratic Whip says Congressional Black Caucus does not support Obama on Syria

Joel Gehrke · September 9, 2013 4:00 am

President Obama will let sports fans enjoy the first installment of Monday Night Football tonight, but on Tuesday he will expand his campaign to win congressional approval for bombing Syria with a primetime speech from the White House. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Morning Examiner: Are you ready for some Obama speeches?

Conn Carroll · September 9, 2013 4:00 am

House Intel Committee not swayed by Obama on Syria

David M. Drucker · September 9, 2013 4:00 am

Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "speak softly and carry a big stick." (AP File)

What would Theodore Roosevelt do in Syria?

Steve Chapman · September 8, 2013 4:00 am

House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said last month that he expects a âwhale of a fightâ over the debt ceiling. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Divisions in House GOP could slow work on fiscal issues

David M. Drucker · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

A deteriorating business climate is among the reasons foreign investment in the United States is down. (AP File)

Examiner Editorial: Obama’s regulatory tsunami is eroding America’s competitive edge

Examiner Editorial · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, following a meeting between President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Nancy Pelosi: Obama is ‘a tough hombre’

Charlie Spiering · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

Some states are attempting to block Obamacare implementation. (Thinkstock)

Examiner Editorial: States try to shield residents from Obamacare

Washington Examiner · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

In the face of opposition from the American public and deep skepticism on Capitol Hill, Obama took his now-famous walk with Chief of Staff Denis McDonough in which he decided to follow Britain's lead and seek congressional approval before deciding whether to act alone. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Why Obama switched direction on Syria

Susan Crabtree · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

James Madison

Founders made defunding ‘the most complete and effectual weapon’

Mark Tapscott · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

France's Prime Minister Jean Marc Ayrault, center, addressed parliament Wednesday during a debate to rally support for a military strike again Syria. The U.S. and France accuse Assad's Syrian government of using chemical weapons in an Aug. 21 attack on rebel-held suburbs. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Would Obama go it alone on Syria?

Brian Hughes · September 6, 2013 4:00 am

President Barack Obama announced over the weekend that he'll seek congressional approval for military strikes against the Assad regime, now the Obama administration is trying to rally support among Americans and their congressman and senators. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

John Kerry can’t see it, but Congress may vote ‘No’ on Syria

Gene Healy · September 6, 2013 4:00 am