Barack Obama

US Minimum Wage Increase: White House Releases Progress Report Favoring Wage Hike

President Barack Obama stated several times for Congress to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, and a new report reaffirmed his bid can come to fruition through state levels or executive action.

ICE Released Over 2,000 Immigrant Detainees Risking Deportation, but Decision Not Approved by White House

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's probe into Immigration and Customs Enforcement found thousands of immigrant detainees were released in less than one month in 2013. ICE's decision to release the immigrants was done for budgetary reasons and was finalized without the consent of the White House or the Department of Homeland Security.

Obama Approval Rating: Many Latinos Disapprove of President's Job Performance

According to a McClatchy and Marist Institute for Public Opinion poll, more Latinos disapprove of Barack Obama's performance as president of the United States than approve.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Number of Honduran Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Doubles as Mexican Rates Slip

The Department of Homeland Security disclosed the number of unaccompanied undocumented immigrant children that have entered the southern U.S. According to Customs and Border Protection, more children from Honduras traveled into the U.S. than from Mexico and other Central American countries.

Obama Issues Presidential Memorandum: US, Colombia Drug Interdiction Assistance Continues While Central America Stuggles

President Barack Obama issued a presidential memorandum continuing the U.S. drug interdiction assistance program with the government of Colombia. A similar program for Central American countries, however, may be difficult to execute.

House Speaker John Boehner on Immigration Reform: 'Do Your Job, Mr. President'

Although Congressional lawmakers are on vacation, Speaker of the House John Boehner penned an editorial titled, "Do Your Job, Mr. President."

Obama: No Timetable for End of Iraq Airstrikes

U.S. began firing on Iraq to protect U.S. personnel and Iraqi religious minorities U. S. President Barack Obama said Saturday that he has no specific timetable for an end to airstrikes in Iraq, which began Friday, according to USA Today.

Undocumented Immigrants 'Threaten' Traditional US Beliefs, Customs and Economy, Says Poll

Polling data revealed Americans are "threatened" by undocumented immigrants coming into the U.S. The poll, conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, found 75 percent of Americans view undocumented immigrants as a problem for the country's beliefs and customs.

President Obama Signs Bill Overhauling Veterans' Health Care

The $16.3 billion legislation aims to improve health care at VA clinics The shocking condition of health care for veterans in the U. S. may soon be a thing of the past.

Russian Students Send Racist Birthday Message to President Obama at US Embassy in Moscow

Message comes at a time when U.S.-Russian relations are falling apart As if relations between the U. S. and Russia weren't already strained enough, some Russians couldn't resist sending President Barack Obama a racially charged birthday message, the Washington Times reported.

Obama Approval Rating Hits New Low: 4 in 10 Americans Approve Handling of Economy and 'Dissatisfied' with Immigrations Crisis

A majority of Americans believe the country is heading towards the wrong direction, and President Barack Obama's approval rating dropped to new lows.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Will Create 'Civil War' Among Democrats, Says Former House Speaker

Republican lawmakers have voiced their opposition to President Barack Obama using his executive action to ease the immigration crisis, but for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, further actions by the commander-in-chief could result new tensions.

US-Africa Leaders Summit 2014: United States Commits to $14 billion Investment in Africa

In addition to some of the biggest corporations committing billions in investments in Africa, native African and popular artist Akon is doing his part to help the continent continue on its path to development.

President Barack Obama's Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action in September Likely Due to Congressional Gridlock

With no compromise from Congress on comprehensive immigration reform, President Barack Obama could issue an executive order as soon as September.

Department of Health and Human Services Closing Three Military Facilities Housing Undocumented Immigrant Children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to close three military facilities that have been used to house undocumented immigrant children apprehended at the southern U.S. border.

Millennials Support Affordable Care Act, But One-Third Do Not Have Health Insurance, Risk Federal Penalty

Among the millennial generation, one of the top issues of concern is health care. When it comes to health care, the report noted that two-thirds of millennials surveyed have health insurance but a third do not.

Obama Administration Issues 'Government-Wide' Response on Improving Immigration Courts, Diplomatic Efforts in Central America

Following the disappointing efforts by Congress to address the border crisis and immigration reform, the Obama administration issued a “government-wide” response on how the White House is tackling the issue.

US Latino Unemployment Rate 7.8 Percent: Higher for Women than Men, Politicians Comment on July Labor Report

The U.S. Department of Labor revealed the overall unemployment rate increased to 6.2 percent for July, but the rate for Latinos remained at 7.8 percent.

President Barack Obama Talks CEO Complaints on Economic Policies: 'I'm Not Concerned About How You're Living' [Listen]

President Barack Obama thinks chief executive officers' complaints about economic regulations should be taken lightly.

Terrorist Torture News: UK Seeking to Cover Role in 'Extraordinary Rendition' of Suspects?

The UK is seeking to cover its role in helping the US torture terrorist suspects The British Government has been accused of trying to cover up its role in the "extraordinary rendition" of terror suspects who were tortured by the United States after the 9/11 attacks.

House Republicans Vote to Sue President Barack Obama, But Scramble to Pass Immigration and Border Funding Bill

Ahead of the summer recess, the House of Representatives voted to grant House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, the authority to file his litigation against President Barack Obama, yet lawmakers continue to struggle to pass legislation for the border crisis.
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