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Obama: No Credible Threat
Obama: No Credible Threat
Obama: No Credible Threat
President Obama says there is no specific credible evidence of a terror plot in the U.S. The President spoke from the White House today after meeting with his national security advisers. He said the nation is doing everything it can to prevent terror attacks at home and abroad...
US Should Not Overreact
US Should Not Overreact
US Should Not Overreact
(Associated Press) - Trying to reassure a nation on edge, President Barack Obama said Sunday the Islamic State group "cannot strike a mortal blow" against the U.S., and he warned that overreacting to the Paris attacks would play into extremists' hands ...
House Opposes Refugee Plan
House Opposes Refugee Plan
House Opposes Refugee Plan
(Associated Press) - The House has rebuked President Barack Obama by ignoring his veto threat and approving a Republican bill erecting fresh barriers for Syrian and Iraqi refugees trying to enter the United States. Thursday's passage came on a 289-137 vote _ exceeding the two-thirds majority that would be needed to override a veto...
Working for Peace
Working for Peace
Working for Peace
Even though the prospects for peace between Israel and the Palestinians seem further out of reach, President Barack Obama and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu are reaffirming their commitment to the peace process. Their meeting at the White House today was their first in more than a year...
Obama Rejects Keystone
Obama Rejects Keystone
Obama Rejects Keystone
(Associated Press)  - After seven years of federal review, the Keystone X-L oil pipeline has been rejected. President Barack Obama says he made the decision because the proposed project wouldn't serve U.S. national interests, and would have undercut the country's global leadership on climate change...
Troop Withdrawal Delayed
Troop Withdrawal Delayed
Troop Withdrawal Delayed
(Associated Press) - President Barack Obama says his plan to keep more troops in Afghanistan than previously planned offers the best chance for long-term success. Obama says the security situation in Afghanistan is still very fragile...
Protesters Greet Obama
Protesters Greet Obama
Protesters Greet Obama
President Obama is once again acting as consoler-in-chief. Obama traveled to Oregon to meet with the families of victims of last week's deadly mass shooting in Roseburg. The President met privately with the families at a local high school for about an hour...
Tribute To Oregon Victims
Tribute To Oregon Victims
Tribute To Oregon Victims
President Obama is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the nine people killed in the shooting at an Oregon community college. American flags will be lowered at the White House and all public buildings and military installations across the country through Tuesday...
Obama On Oregon Shooting
Obama On Oregon Shooting
Obama On Oregon Shooting
An angry President Obama is calling for common sense gun safety legislation after the latest mass shooting in the U.S. Speaking at the White House, the President said there are more American families whose lives have been changed forever...
Obama Meets With Putin
Obama Meets With Putin
Obama Meets With Putin
There are no smiles in pictures of President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin as they met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Their meeting came amid a disagreement over Russia's support for Syria in its fight against ISIS...

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