Tag: Barack Obama

President Obama said, "One of the most disturbing things about this election is just the unbelievable rhetoric coming at the top of the Republican ticket." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama condemns ‘unbelievable’ Trump remarks, calls him ‘insecure’

Eddie Scarry · October 9, 2016 9:46 pm

The Libertarian Niskanen Center think tank is advocating for the Obama administration to resurrect a Reagan-era program that allowed private groups, such as churches, to fund and sponsor refugees in the U.S. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

National Security

Advocates: U.S. ready to try private refugee program again

Nicole Duran · October 9, 2016 4:01 am

The Obama years have seen the completion of several long-in-the-works realignments of state legislatures. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama touts ‘record job growth’ despite lower-than-expected September numbers

Anna Giaritelli · October 8, 2016 10:00 am

It is the latest step by Obama to fully normalize relations with the once-pariah nation now called Myanmar. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Obama ends national emergencies concerning Burma

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 9:47 pm

"You guys are doing a wonderful job. Appreciate ya," President Obama told the surprised poll workers, according to a report from reporters traveling with the president. (AP Photo)

Obama votes, roots for Cubs

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 8:46 pm

President Obama signed the legislation excluding medals and bonuses from taxes into law Friday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

It’s official: Olympians are getting a tax break on medals

Joseph Lawler · October 7, 2016 7:55 pm

"Whatever your issue, the stakes could not be higher," he added. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Obama: Confident but ‘not overconfident’ Clinton will win

Susan Crabtree · October 7, 2016 7:15 pm

One of President Obama's top liaisons to the Iranians during the negotiations over the nuclear deal confirmed that agreements with the regime were signed on the same day. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

National Security

Obama official confirms: Iran documents signed the same day

Joel Gehrke · October 7, 2016 7:04 pm

"I think the bigger concern at this point is not just hurricane-force winds, but storm surge," he said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama warns Matthew’s worst might still be ahead

Nicole Duran · October 7, 2016 5:53 pm

"They're letting people pour into this country so they can go and vote," Donald Trump alleged. (AP Photo)

Trump: Obama letting illegal immigrants tip the election

Gabby Morrongiello · October 7, 2016 4:18 pm

As Matthew bears down, politics has taken a back seat to safety at a crucial point in the campaign. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Trump, Clinton walk Florida tightrope over hurricane

Al Weaver · October 7, 2016 3:54 pm

President Obama is scrambling to keep his signature health reform law intact. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Stop bending the law to protect Obamacare

Sally Pipes · October 7, 2016 4:04 am