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President Obama Reiterates Call for Minimum Wage Increase

Sep 01, 2014 07:31 PM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated his call for Congress to increase the federal minimum wage, saying the American economy is now better off.

President Obama Claims American Terror Fears are Magnified by Social Media

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 01, 2014 03:53 AM EDT

During a barbecue party on Friday for Democratic donors in New York, United States President Barack Obama said the recent conflict that the world is facing can seem "frightening" to many Americans.

Obama Criticized For Indecisive Foreign Policy

Bianca Ortega |

Sep 01, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama reaped criticisms from both Democratic and Republican parties over his foreign policy amid the existing crises in the Middle East and Ukraine.

U.S. Works With EU To Straighten Economic Sanctions For Russia

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 31, 2014 11:57 PM EDT

U.S. officials are actively participating in organizing sanctions for Russia as the European Union (EU) is determined to penalize Moscow for worsening the tension in Ukraine last week.

U.S. Foreign Fighters for ISIS Deemed a Very Serious Threat

Cory Doyle |

Aug 31, 2014 05:58 PM EDT

Hundreds of U.S., British and Canadian citizens have reportedly been deemed a "very serious threat" on Sunday after training and collaborating with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria group of extremists.

U.S. Election Could Come Down To National Security –Gallup Poll

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 29, 2014 06:14 AM EDT

A recent Gallup Poll of Republicans and Democrats reflect that the U.S. election could come down to the issue of national security, a finding that is contrary to economy being the usual top issue in any election.

Could Obama Undermine Chances Of A Democratic-Led Senate?

Christl Leong |

Aug 29, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

President Barack Obama's relative unpopularity may hinder the Democratic Party's chances in gaining a senate majority in the upcoming elections.

'Yes We Tan': President Obama Mocked For Choice of Taupe Suit

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 29, 2014 01:58 AM EDT

As the president of the United States addressed the growing situation both in Ukraine and the Middle East during the White House Address on Thursday, people seemed less concerned about global issues and more concerned about Obama's choice of fashion, making the U.S. president's taupe suit the center of a Twitter storm of comments.

Obama Announces Better Mental Health Care For Veterans

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 27, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama announced better mental health care and more affordable home loans for veterans in a bid to make up for the recent scandal the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was involved in.

U.S. Spy Planes Track Jihadist Moves In Syria

Christl Leong |

Aug 26, 2014 09:37 AM EDT

U.S. spy planes have begun reconnaissance missions over Syria, according to an unidentified official cited by the Associated Press on Tuesday. Defense officials said the move could pave the way for eventual airstrikes against militant targets in the region.

Obama Plagued With Criticism As Vacation Ends

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 25, 2014 03:25 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama ended his two-week vacation but he is still plagued with criticism as some viewed his Martha’s Vineyard trip as a form of detachment from the problems the country is facing.

Steven Sotloff's Family Imposed Blackout On Son's Abduction

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 22, 2014 01:33 AM EDT

South Florida journalist Steven Sotloff 's kidnapping case became an international news after a video of James Foley's murder was released by IS militants, and reports said Sotloff's parents knew about the abduction beforehand.

U.S. Tried And Failed To Save American Journalist James Foley

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 21, 2014 09:30 AM EDT

United States officials revealed on Wednesday that they sent a team to recover American journalist James Foley and other hostages from the Islamic militants but failed in that mission.

Texas Governor Perry Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Felony Charges

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 21, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Texas Governor Rick Perry reportedly pleaded “not guilty” to the felony charges slapped against him and waived his right to an arraignment set on Friday.

Ferguson, Mo. Looking like 'War Zone' as Protests Continue

Andy Vitalicio |

Aug 14, 2014 03:43 PM EDT

Police changed into full-battle gear and deployed armored cars as protests continue about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ferguson, Mo. resident Mike Brown.