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Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
Congressional Leaders Briefed
The White House says President Barack Obama has told congressional leaders he has the authority he needs to take the action against the Islamic State militants that he will outline Wednesday night. Obama discussed his plans with congressional leaders Tuesday...
Obama:  Economy Growing
Obama: Economy Growing
Obama: Economy Growing
President Barack Obama is asking Americans this Labor Day to think about the rights and benefits that people often take for granted. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says he’s optimistic about the growing economy. He says decisions made now will determine whether the recovery will pick up speed...
Suiting Up
Suiting Up
Suiting Up
President Obama's tan summer suit is generating plenty of chatter on the Internet. Much ado has been made about the President's suit selection Thursday during his presser on the conflict in Iraq and Syria. Tweets on the subject offered quips such as "The Audacity of Taupe" and "Yes we tan...
Obama:  Airstrikes Working
Obama: Airstrikes Working
Obama: Airstrikes Working
President Obama claims U.S. airstrikes are pushing back Islamic militant forces in Iraq. In a White House news conference, the President again pushed Iraq's new leadership to create a more "unified and inclusive" government. He also warned that rooting out ISIS militants will not be quick or easy...
A 150-Year Wait
A 150-Year Wait
A 150-Year Wait
A century and a half after his valiant death in the Battle of Gettysburg, a Union Army officer is being awarded the nation’s highest military decoration, thanks to a decades-long campaign by his descendants and Civil War buffs. The White House announced Tuesday that President Barack Obama approved the Medal of Honor for 1st Lt...
Too Many Vacations?
Too Many Vacations?
Too Many Vacations?
President Barack Obama is criticized whenever he goes on vacation but travel industry data show he's taken about as much vacation this year as most Americans do. Still, his decision to continue with a two-week holiday in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and play hours of golf amid major foreign policy crises, has teed up his critics anew...
President Urges Healing
President Urges Healing
President Urges Healing
President Obama is calling for calm and healing in a St. Louis suburb rocked by the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a police officer. Speaking after four nights of clashes between police and protesters, Obama remarked that there's never an excuse for violence against police or for vandalism and looting...
Iraq Defense
Iraq Defense
Iraq Defense
President Obama says U.S. aircraft are positioned to strike any ISIS forces that threaten Erbil in Northern Iraq. In a statement from Martha's Vineyard, Obama said some of the Iraqis who were trapped by ISIS fighters on Mount Sinjar have been able to escape their situation...
Warren Urges Negotiations
Warren Urges Negotiations
Warren Urges Negotiations
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says the country doesn't want another war in Iraq. Warren made her comments to reporters at the Statehouse Friday as the U.S. unleashed its first airstrikes in northern Iraq against militants of the Islamic State group amid a worsening humanitarian crisis...

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