President Barack Obama

Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons: House Passes Bill Authorizing Construction of Pipeline; Obama Vows to Veto

The House voted Friday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline shortly after the Nebraska Supreme Court handed down a ruling in favor of building the controversial Canada-to-Texas pipeline.

Keystone XL Pipeline Project Pros, Cons & News: House Speaker John Boehner Slams Barack Obama for Planning to Veto Bill

President Barack Obama made it clear on Tuesday that he would veto a bill to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline after Republicans introduced legislations to approve it as their first order of business for the new Congress.

'SportsCenter' Anchor Stuart Scott Dies at 49 After Battle With Cancer

Stuart Scott, the long term ESPN anchor and sports reporter whose infectious catchphrases such as "boo-ya" and "as cool as the other side of the pillow" became a permanent part of sports talk parlance, has passed away Sunday morning from cancer at the age of 49.

Sony E-Mail Hack: US Government Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea

President Obama announced new sanctions targeting top government officials as well as North Korean organizations and industries. The sanctions are a direct response after North Korea allegedly hacked Sony Pictures.

U.S. Releases 5 More Prisoners From Guantanamo Bay

The Obama Administration moved one step closer to its goal of closing Guantanamo Bay by releasing five more prisoners and transferring them to another country earlier this week.

'American Idol' Star Jessica Sanchez Drops New Single, Reflects on 'Glee' Gig and Performing With JLo and for the President & George Clooney

When you have performed on the "American Idol" stage with Jennifer Lopez, appeared on the popular FOX hit TV show "Glee" and have sung for President Obama, dreamboat George Clooney and the legendary Barbara Streisand, what can you possibly do next to top that? Latin Post.com finds out when "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Sanchez talks about what’s next for her in an exclusive interview.

Marco Rubio on Immigration Reform 2014: Florida Senator Slams President's New Policy on Cuba

Rubio continus to slam Obama's Cuba policy Florida Sen. Marco Rubio continues to fight against President Barack Obama's new policy on Cuba, saying that it won't encourage democracy in the island nation, according to CNN.

President Obama Flubs James Franco's Name, Making the Internet Go Wild for 'James Flacco'

President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Friday regarding the embattled Sony Pictures comedy "The Interview" and Sony's decision to cancel its release after receiving cyber attacks. However, a simple blunder during his speech managed to steal his thunder and cause the Internet to go wild.

President Barack Obama Grants Clemency to 20 Non-Violent Prisoners

On Wednesday, the White House announced in a press release that President Barack Obama granted clemency, consisting of eight commutations and 12 pardons, to 20 prisoners,

Hanukkah Blessing 2014: Barack Obama, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Celebrate Jewish Holiday With Special Messages

On Tuesday, President Barrack Obama issued his annual Hanukkah message from the White House. On Tuesday, President Barrack Obama issued his annual Hanukkah message from the White House.

Immigration Reform Executive Action Update: Republican Senator Rand Paul Introduces Bill to Undo Obama's Executive Order

Not even a month has passed since President Barack Obama announced an executive order on immigration, but it has already been threatened by legal and legislative action.

Marijuana Plant Legalization News: President Obama in Favor of Legalizing Recreational Use in DC

Despite his support for a voter referendum to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama is set to sign a last-minute spending measure that would block the results of that vote.

Fox News' Judge Jeanine Pirro Says Obama Only Cares When a 'Person of Color' Dies, Attacks His Responses to George Zimmerman, James Foley

Media Personality Judge Jeanine blames President for racially segregating America Inspired by the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, Fox News host Jeanine Pirro stated during a Sunday broadcast of her syndicated show thatthe public needs to be "trained" to be more "sensitive" to law enforcement.

US President Barack Obama Jokes About Health Care, Republicans, Keystone XL Pipeline on Stephen Colbert's 'The Colbert Report' Ahead of Final Episode [Watch]

Political humorist and media critic Stephen Colbert is going out with a bang before the last episode of "The Colbert Report" airs on Dec. 18. On Monday, the late-night news satire television program that has aired on Comedy Central since 2005, was graced with presence of President Barack Obama, who the host deemed "the leader of the free world and the new permanent host of 'The Colbert Report.'"

White House News: Sam Kass, President Obama's Chef, to Leave White House

White House chef Sam Kass will stop cooking for the Obamas at the end of the year, Eater DC reported. He led the executive mansion's kitchen for six years and is poised to move to New York to live with his wife, MSNBC host Alex Wagner.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: New Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Gives Obama B+ for Six-Year Immigration Record

The newly appointed chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus thinks there is definitely room for improvement on President Barack Obama’s progress on immigration.

President Obama to Nominate Ashton Carter as New Secretary of Defense

President Obama will nominate Ashton Carter as new secretary of Defense on Friday, USA Today reported based on administration sources. The 60-year-old Pentagon veteran already held the department's No. 2 job from 2011 to 2013 and is poised to replace Chuck Hagel, who announced his plans to resign last month.

Chris Rock Voices Opinion on President Obama, Bill Cosby, and Ferguson Violence

During a recent interview with New York’s Vulture, Chris Rock was candid in his opinions of President Barack Obama, Bill Cosby, and the violence ensuing in Ferguson.

Elizabeth Lauten Resigns: Republican Aide Who Said Obama Daughters Malia and Sasha Don't Dress With Respect Leaves Position

Elizabeth Lauten, the Republican aide who chided Malia and Sasha Obama for their outfits and "classless" attitudes during the White House turkey pardoning ceremony last week, resigned on Monday.

Immigration Reform News Update: California Pushes to Expand Immigrant Health Care

Emboldened by President Barack Obama's recent executive order to spare some immigrants from deportation, Democrats, immigration groups, and health care advocates in California are pushing for expanding immigrant health care coverage.

World AIDS Day 2014: Events, Themes Bring Awareness for HIV/AIDS

People around the world are coming together to support those living with the HIV and AIDS virus on Monday Dec. 1 for the 26th annual World AIDS Day.
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