Barack Obama

US Department of Education Launches 3-Tier 'Excellent Educators for All' Initiative

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) launched a new initiative to provide students the access to "great educators." The new program, known as the "Excellent Educators for All Initiative," is aimed to help states and school districts with a three-part system.

Joan Rivers: Actress Says President Obama Is Gay, Goes On to Call Michelle Obama a 'Tranny' [Video]

Joan Rivers had some words to say about the President and the First Lady. Joan Rivers loves to stir the pot, but her latest comments may have gone too far.

Immigration Reform: Senate Leader Harry Reid Hopeful for Reform but After Nov. 4 Elections

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, told Hispanics that comprehensive immigration reform will not come to fruition this summer. Reid placed blame on House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, for noting voting on an immigration reform bill within the House of Representatives.

Ukraine and Russia News: Vladimir Putin Sends Barack Obama a Happy Fourth Letter, Asks for Better Relations

On the anniversary of the United States' independence, Russia President Vladimir Putin sent President Barack Obama a telegram giving the president his best wishes on the historical day and his wishes for the two countries to reconcile.

President Obama 'Worst President' Since World War II, Ronald Reagan Ranked Best, Says Quinnipiac National Poll

Polling data revealed respondents believe President Barack Obama is "the worst president since World War II." The Quinnipiac University National Poll surveyed 1,446 registered voters, 33 percent of whom said out of every president since Harry Truman, Obama is the "worst president."

Barack Obama Wonders If White House Chef Fills Pies With Crack at LGBT Pride Month Event [Video]

Has President Barack Obama been munching on crack-filled pies? Apparently, the pastry served in the White House is so good, that Obama found the comparison acceptable.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Alabama Republican Rep Says Barack Obama's Executive Action Plan Goes Against Constitution

On Tuesday, U.S. Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne said he does not support Barack Obama's plan to take executive action on immigration reform.

International Free Trade News: Barack Obama Meets With Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Calls Chile 'A Model Democracy in Latin America'

On Monday President Barack Obama met with Chile President Michelle Bachelet in the White House's Oval Office. They discussed the relationship between their two countries, energy, education and free trade.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama to Ask for $2B to Address Immigrant Crisis

The president appears to be upping his response to wave of undocumented immigration President Barack Obama is expected to ask Congress on Monday for $2 billion to address the flood of immigrants crossing into the U.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Obama's Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones for Abortion Clinics

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings on Thursday in regards to President Barack Obama's executive power and the right to protest outside abortion clinics.

Iraq Death Toll: More Than 1,000 People Killed This Month in Iraq, U.N. Reports

The United Nations reports that at least 1,075 people have been killed in Iraq in June. The U. N. has reported that more than 1,000 people, mainly civilians, have been killed this month in Iraq, more than in any single month in the country since 2008.

Sen. Rand Paul Criticizes Dick Cheney for Blaming Obama for ISIS; Cheney Hits Back at ‘Isolationist’ Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has taken a bipartisan approach to the escalating violence in Iraq, questioning the decisions of the George W. Bush administration that led troops to the second Iraq war.

Illegal Immigration News: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Blames Barack Obama for Undocumented Children Immigrants Amid President's $100M Plan

Sen. Ted Cruz blames the Obama administration for the increase in children immigrating illegally. On Friday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz blamed President Barack Obama's administration for the increase in children illegally crossing into the United States.

NFL News: Washington Redskins Lose Copyright Case as Name Foes Continue to Mount Pressure

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins' trademarks on the basis that the name is "disparaging to Native Americans,” dealing team owner Daniel Snyder a public relations blow as he tries to fend off activist groups that want him to change the team name.

ISIS Influence on Twitter: Sunni Terror Group's Info Leaks as Social Network Suspends Terror-Affiliated Accounts

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has captured several towns and cities in Iraq, and the Sunni terror group's progress could be threatened due to social media. "Secret" strategies about ISIS have allegedly leaked on Twitter ranging from veiled associations and conspiratorial plots.

President Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Black Federal Judge

President Obama continues to inject diversity into the federal courts with new appointments and sets new historical records.

U.S. Senate Confirms Sal Mendoza Jr., First Latino Federal Judge in Eastern Washington

The United States (U.S.) Senate made history on Tuesday morning with the confirmation of the first Hispanic judge for Eastern Washington. With a 92-4 vote, Salvador Mendoza Jr. became the first Hispanic federal judge for his court.

Obama Job Approval Rating: Majority Disapprove of President's Performance, From Economy to Foreign Policy

President Barack Obama's approval rating continued to slip, according to new polling data. The poll also showed a majority of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Environmental Conservation and Fishing News: President Barack Obama Appoints John Kerry to Lead Efforts Against Illegal, Unregulated Seafood

In addition to announcing the expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to create the world's largest ocean preserve, President Barack Obama also announced plans to fight seafood fraud on Tuesday at the Our Ocean conference.

Obama to Congress: War Powers Resolution Enacted to Deploy 275 Troops to Iraq for 'Support and Security'

With the increasing Sunni insurgency in Iraq, President Barack Obama has notified Congress about deploying troops in Iraq. White House press secretary Jay Carney confirmed President Obama's plans as part of the War Powers Resolution, a federal law that allows the president to use the U.S. military without the consent of Congress.

Lindsay Lohan Sex List: Fashion Photographer Terry Richardson Talks About Sexual Misconduct Accusations, Says He Never Slept With Troubled Star

One publication defends him, as another finds more evidence against him. Famed fashion photographer Terry Richardson has been accused of sexual misconduct by plenty of models.
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