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U.S. President Barack Obama met with Speaker of the House John Boehner, shown, and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday to discuss ISIS.

Boehner, Congressional Leaders, Back Obama on ISIS Strategy

dweisman   | Sep 11, 2014 03:52 PM EDT

Responding Thursday to President Barack Obama's announced strategy to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, House Speaker John Boehner conveyed an unusual message of unity as he supported the effort.

Philippine President Benigno Aquino

Philippine Region Closer To Passing Self-Governance Bill in Mindanao

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 11, 2014 05:38 AM EDT

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has passed the draft to the Parliament regarding the proposed law of granting autonomy to minority Muslims in the country held at the Malacanang Palace on Wednesday.

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Lawmakers Doubt Obama's Plans Against Islamic State, Legislative Approval Still Needed

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 09, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

Another election-related issue has dawned upon the White House as the Congress debates about the plans of United States President Barack Obama to go on the offensive against the Islamic State that lawmakers say they need to approve.

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Democratic Senator To Pass Bill Authorizing Syria Airstrikes As Obama Waits For Congressional Approval

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 04, 2014 01:01 AM EDT

Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is reportedly planning to introduce a legislation to allow airstrikes against Syria to ensure U.S. President Barack Obama's legal authority.

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Obama Reiterates Decision To Reform Immigration Rules

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 29, 2014 09:47 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated his decision to act unilaterally on immigration reform if Republican lawmakers would not take action on the immigration overhaul after the November election, reports said on Thursday

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White House Vs. U.S. Congress: Immigration Collision Course Could Shut Government Down

Jin Tuliao   | Aug 28, 2014 10:19 AM EDT

President Obama’s immigration reform could lead to a battle with Republicans and shut the federal government down.

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Obama Signs Veterans Healthcare Reform Law

Bianca Ortega   | Aug 08, 2014 04:33 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama inked a bill on Thursday that will fix the delays in the medical care of veterans and expand the benefits they receive.

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GOP-led House Authorized Lawsuit Against Obama Over Healthcare Law

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 31, 2014 02:57 AM EDT

The Republican-led House of Representatives authorized a lawsuit against U.S. President Barack Obama over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in a 225-201 vote.

U.S. Immigration Backlogs Reach All-Time High

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 19, 2014 03:02 AM EDT

Immigration court backlogs reach a new record-breaking high on 2014 as thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America continue to flood the American border, further delaying the immigration process.

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Florida Judge Rules Against GOP-Favoring Congressional Map

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 11, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

A Circuit judge ruled that Florida's congressional redistricting map was unconstitutional after being found favorable to Republicans.

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