Obama Tries To Turn Liberal Vision Into Policy
A raised minimum wage, universal preschool, and more infrastructure spending.
Obama Signs Executive Order To Protect Against Cyber Threats
After hackers attack major U.S. media companies, the administration gets tough.
Obama Calls For $9 Minimum Wage
"In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no one who works full-time should have to live in poverty," the White House says.
Obama In State Of The Union: We Need A Smarter, Not Bigger, Government
Excerpts of the speech.
Obama Prepares A Fighting Speech For State Of The Union
A bet that America is behind him. Republicans claim "hubris."
With Committee Vote Looming, Conservatives Ramp Up Opposition To Chuck Hagel
Conservatives are hoping enough Republicans will oppose Secretary of State nomination to impose a filibuster. But Sen. John McCain doesn't agree.
Obama To Announce Partial Afghan Troop Drawdown In State Of The Union
Half of current force to return to U.S. by this time next year. No decision on post-2014 commitment.
Obama Now Opposed To Raising Medicare Eligibility Age
Chained-CPI still on the table
White House: Obama Believes Nation Has Spending Problem
Healthcare spending.
White House: The Sequester Is The Worst Thing This Side Of The Zombie Apocalypse
Dramatic cuts would affect Department of Justice, Food and Drug Administration, Meals on Wheels, and special education funding, among others.
How The Obama Administration Wants You To Learn About The Drone Program
The Daily Show.
Hagel Tells Lawmakers He Can't Provide Details On Speaking Engagements, Foreign Funders
"He is basically telling Senators they have no right to know if he has been unduly influenced by foreign governments or foreign agents over the last five years. What is he hiding?" GOP aide says.
Obama To Visit Israel In Spring
White House confirms that Obama will make his first trip to Israel as president in the coming months. Will also visit the West Bank and Jordan.
Obama: Let's Give Congress More Time On Mandatory Cuts
Says offer to Boehner is still on the table.
Immigration Advocates Split On Whether Border Security Measures Should Come First
The enforcement "trigger" is a key point of debate in the push for reform.
Republicans Are Upset That Obama Is Giving Remarks At The Same Time As Eric Cantor's Speech
GOP officials take to Twitter to voice their discontent.
Obama To Ask Congress To Avert Sequester With Short-Term Agreement
Wants tens of billions of dollars in spending cuts and revenue increases.
Obama Tones Down Gun Plans
In a speech in Minneapolis, the president lowers expectations for an assault weapons ban. "We don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something."
White House: No Timeframe For Obama To Release Budget
"I'm disappointed the President has missed his deadline. But I'm not surprised," Budget Chairman Paul Ryan says.
Obama: Gays Should Be Allowed In Scouts
Before the Super Bowl, Obama says he won't push for another increase to tax rates.