Tag: Barack Obama

Under the resolution, Ryan would have to notify the House once a decision is made to intervene in a lawsuit. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

GOP resolution lets House sue Obama over Gitmo

Pete Kasperowicz · February 24, 2016 10:46 pm

The White House is reportedly vetting Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval for the Supreme Court seat that is now vacant after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Report: White House considering GOP governor to replace Scalia

Kelly Cohen · February 24, 2016 6:45 pm

"Boy, did you ever see somebody so nice to the president though?" Donald Trump asked a crowd Wednesday at Regent University about Hillary Clinton. (AP Photo)

Trump: Clinton a ‘marshmallow’ for praising Obama

Gabby Morrongiello · February 24, 2016 6:27 pm

Kerry insisted that while Cuba hasn't made dramatic human rights progress yet, some progress was being made. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Kerry grows testy after lawmaker says Obama broke pledge on Cuba

Joel Gehrke · February 24, 2016 6:23 pm

Obama also insisted Republicans do not seem fully committed to their decision to not hold hearings. "They're pretty sheepish about it," he said. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama predicts GOP will cave on high court pick

Susan Crabtree · February 24, 2016 6:11 pm

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers "is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers," according to the agency. (AP File Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Obama gives EPA climate researchers highest scientific honor

John Siciliano · February 24, 2016 6:06 pm

If President Obama closes the Guantanamo Bay detention center and transfers detainees to the U.S., House Republicans will launch a court challenge. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Ryan: House preparing legal action over Obama’s Gitmo closure

Susan Ferrechio · February 24, 2016 4:00 pm

"He or she will have an independent mind, rigorous intellect, impeccable credentials, and a record of excellence and integrity," Obama wrote. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Obama on next Supreme Court justice: ‘It’s a duty I take seriously’

Kelly Cohen · February 24, 2016 3:11 pm

Support for Donald Trump is indeed born of emotive desperation, but not of the economic variety as President Obama and Bernie Sanders would have it. (AP Photo)

Trump and Obama promise to be terrible negotiators

Sally Pipes · February 24, 2016 5:03 am

SCOTUS, lies, and videotape

Washington Examiner · February 24, 2016 5:01 am

Beltway Confidential

Obama’s moral mirage at Gitmo

David Freddoso · February 23, 2016 10:41 pm

"[T]here is this emerging trend ... where Congress isn't simply in a position of just saying, 'No,'" Josh Earnest said. "Congress is actually refusing to engage." (AP Photo)

White House mum on Plan B after GOP rejects Gitmo plan

Nicole Duran · February 23, 2016 9:30 pm