Tag: Barack Obama

Speaking at the White House on Monday after meeting with top U.S. financial regulators, Obama said the discussion touched on shadow banks, which are financial institutions outside the traditional banking system, and how they could pose risks to financial stability that weren't addressed in new Wall Street rules he has signed into law. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama hints at legislation to crack down on shadow banking

Joseph Lawler · March 7, 2016 9:00 pm

WATCH: Obama says Nancy Reagan was an ‘extraordinary partner’

Susan Crabtree · March 7, 2016 7:07 pm

National Security

Source: Islamic State intel got rosier the closer it got to Obama

Joel Gehrke · March 7, 2016 7:07 pm

Bubba bashes Obama’s ‘pretty picture’ economy, says millions left behind

Paul Bedard · March 7, 2016 5:33 pm

The flag flies at half-staff atop the White House in Washington in honor of former first lady Nancy Reagan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama orders flags at half-staff in honor of Nancy Reagan

Kelly Cohen · March 7, 2016 3:49 pm

Vladimir Putin is just using the cease-fire to take the upper hand with its military effort on behalf of Syrian strongman Bashar Assad, representatives of relief agencies charged during an event at the National Press Club on Thursday. (AP Photo)

Critics: Syria cease-fire relies too much on Russia

Nicole Duran · March 7, 2016 5:01 am

"Many thanks to the Khan family for your sacrifice, we stand with you," tweets Clinton campaign spokeswoman. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Where exactly does Trump stand on cyber issues? Nobody knows

Charlie Mitchell · March 7, 2016 12:01 am

President Barack Obama speaks about the economy last month. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Washington Secrets

Obama report card: Zogby cites 50% approval rating, Babbin asks, ‘Barack who?’

Paul Bedard · March 5, 2016 12:00 pm

The Obama administration has reached out to all 100 Senate offices. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House calls 100 Senate offices on Supreme Court nomination

Nicole Duran · March 4, 2016 9:57 pm

WH said it wasn't because of an alleged fight over political dissidents Kerry could visit during his trip. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

White House: Kerry Cuba trip never set in stone

Nicole Duran · March 4, 2016 9:23 pm

Obama accuses economy skeptics of living in ‘alternative reality’

Joseph Lawler · March 4, 2016 8:32 pm

Obama praises ‘Mythbusters’ team before series finale

Joshua Axelrod · March 4, 2016 8:24 pm