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Dems, Republicans Push Obama To Support Russian Sanctions

Dec 16, 2014 12:55 AM EST

Republicans and the Democrats are now on the same page in terms of pushing U.S. President Barack Obama to sign the legislation that would impose new sanctions over Russia for providing weapons and assistance to pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.

Obamas Usher in Christmas With Lighting of National Tree

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 05, 2014 08:53 PM EST

President Barack Obama along with his family lit the National Christmas Tree to cheers on Thursday in an annual celebrity-packed ritual near the White House.

Obama Speaks Candidly About China, Cyber Security

Dan Weisman |

Dec 04, 2014 11:46 PM EST

Speaking frankly about China Wednesday, President Obama said China had a very strong interest in good U.S. relations, but was wary of how quickly Chinese President Xi Jinping had consolidated his power.

President Obama Calls for Calm as Ferguson, Mo. Awaits Grand Jury Decision

Andy Vitalicio |

Nov 23, 2014 05:46 PM EST

U.S. President Obama is calling for calm ahead of the grand jury decision on Michael Brown's killing in Ferguson, Missouri, arguing that race relations have had significant improvements over the last ten years.

President Obama at the White House Thursday, Nov. 20.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reform Policy

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 08:38 AM EST

Setting up a bitter fight with Republican opponents, the plan would allow around 4.4 million undocumented immigrants who were parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents to be exempt from deportation

President Barack Obama delivers remarks at ''A Celebration of Special Olympics and A Unified Generation'' event at the White House in Washington, July 31, 2014.

Obama to Unveil Immigration Policy Thursday

Dan Weisman |

Nov 19, 2014 03:23 PM EST

Obama said in a Facebook video that he would explain his proposal and follow that national speech with a Las Vegas appearance on Friday to galvanize support for the new immigration policies.

Obama Wants Full Review Of U.S.Hostage Policy

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 19, 2014 01:04 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama ordered his people to conduct a full review of the government's policy regarding U.S. hostages who are being held captive overseas, the White House confirmed on Monday.

U.S. President Barack Obama and opposition politician Aung San Suu Kyi hold a press conference after their meeting at her residence in Yangon, November 14, 2014.

President Obama Affirms Support for Democracy In Myanmar

Dan Weisman |

Nov 14, 2014 04:18 PM EST

President Obama Friday met for a second time with Myanmar opposition leader and Nobel Peace Price winner Aung San Suu Kyi, assuring her of U.S. support for democracy in the country.

A U.S. Flag is displayed in front of the Capitol during a Flag Ceremony in Washington, November 2, 2010.

Lame Duck Congress Limps Toward 2014 Finish Line

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 07:59 PM EST

After being in session less than one-third of the year, the least productive Congress in history wraps things up during a lame duck sessions that begin this week.

Putin Trumps Obama As Forbes' Most Powerful For Second Time In A Row

Christl Leong |

Nov 05, 2014 11:05 PM EST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has topped Forbes' 2014 power list, trumping U.S. President Barack Obama who came in at a close second, for the second time in a row.

China Speaks Up After U.S. Midterm Elections, Blasts Obama As Uninteresting

Kat De Guzman |

Nov 05, 2014 09:17 PM EST

U.S. President Barack Obama's Democratic Party lost in the recent midterm elections and China criticizedhis regime and office as uninteresting, China's state-run media Global Times said.

Obama, McConnell Pick Over Pieces Of GOP 2014 Midterm Election Win

Dan Weisman |

Nov 05, 2014 06:22 PM EST

During a news conference only four minutes short of his longest ever, President Barack Obama Wednesday addressed his party's stunning 2014 midterm election thumping saying "It's time for us to take care of business."

A woman looks up from a voting booth as U.S. President Barack Obama takes part in early voting at a polling station in Chicago, Illinois, October 20, 2014.

Voters Angry With Obama But Upset With GOP, Too –Exit Polls

Christl Leong |

Nov 04, 2014 11:18 PM EST

Republican and Democratic candidates found themselves hard-pressed to win over voters’ displeasure on Tuesday as Americans expressed doubt that either party could work with the Obama administration to get the U.S. back on track, exit polls show.

Kaci Hickox Wins Initial Round: Maine Judge Rejects Strict Quarantine for U.S. Nurse Who Treated Ebola Patients in

Andy Vitalicio |

Oct 31, 2014 05:51 PM EDT

State troopers stationed to guard U.S. nurse Kaci Hickox's home in Fort Kent pulled out Friday, after Maine District Court's chief judge ruled against state authorities imposing a strict quarantine on her

GOP-Led Senate Encourages More Clashes With Obama But Little Progress In Legislation

Rubi Valdez |

Oct 27, 2014 09:26 PM EDT

With just nine days prior to the November 4 midterm elections, GOP candidates continue to solidify votes and rankings among American voters. But political analysts say a Republican-led Senate does not necessarily spell progress for the United States.