President Barack Obama

Citizenship & Immigration News 2015: US Government Appeals Texas Court to Lift Judge Andrew Hanen's Hold on Executive Action

The U.S. government asked a federal judge Monday to lift a temporary hold on President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, Associated Press reports.

President Obama Announces New 401(K) Retirement Plans and IRA Proposal to Help Americans Save Money

President Obama announced a new proposal that would mandate investment brokers to act in the best interests of their clients rather than their pockets.

Immigration Reform News Today: Obama Asks Court to Restart Amnesty While Immigrants Wait for Decision on Executive Action

President Barack Obama asks the court to re-start amnesty as millions of immigrants await a final decision on Obama's executive action.

Free National Park Pass: Obama Announces 'Every Kid in a Park Initiative' to Give Families Free Admission to Parks

President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that the National Park Service will give all fourth graders and their families free admission to national parks and federal recreation areas for one full year.

Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons: Stopping Project Now Up to Barack Obama Veto After House Vote

The House voted Wednesday to pass a final version of a bill that authorizes construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline in spite of President Barack Obama's promise to veto the controversial bill.

Barack Obama News: US President Sends Letter to Congress Hoping to Work Together to Send AUMF Military to Fight ISIS

President Barack Obama has submitted to Congress a draft bill to allow limited military action against ISIS for three years. The bill allows for continued airstrikes as well as limited troop operations, avoiding a large-scale invasion and mass troop deployments. On Wednesday, President Obama submitted the draft Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against ISIS.

Cuba Tourism Services and Ban: Travel Agencies Expect Higher Demand forUS-Cuban Travel as Kayak, Others Start Offering Hotel and Flight Information

Charter companies in charge of arranging flights from the United States to Cuba have seen a rise in business since President Barack Obama announced a return of diplomatic relations with the country in December but believe they will suffer once commercial airlines are allowed to provide regular service to and from Cuba.

President Barack Obama Lays Out Nearly $4 Trillion Budget for Fiscal 2016 to Congress to Help 'Hard-Working Families'

President Barack Obama is set to send Congress a nearly $4 trillion budget plan for the 2016 fiscal year on Monday which aims to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure and provide aid for the middle-class by raising taxes on wealthier Americans and billion dollar corporations.

Mexico-United States Border: Thousands of Mexican Children Cross Into Texas to Attend School

Thousands of people cross the Texas border each day to go to school in the United States. Thousands of people cross the Texas border each day to go to school in the United States, according to the BBC News website.

Immigration Reform News Update 2015: Democrats Threaten to Block Action DHS Bill

Senate Democrats threatened Thursday to block action on the Department of Homeland Security bill funding until House Republicans act on provisions that would reverse President Barack Obama's key immigration policies, according to the Associated Press.

University Tuition Prices: President Barack Obama Drops Tax 529 College Savings Plans Proposal Because It's a 'Distraction'

After facing tough criticism from middle class parents, Republicans and top Democrats, President Barack Obama decided to scrap his proposal to start taxing college savings accounts known as 529 plans.

NBC ‘Today’ Show Cast: Host Savannah Guthrie Talks Replacing Ann Curry Ahead of Barack Obama Interview for Super Bowl 2015

"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie landed an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama for NBC's pre-game coverage of the Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1.

Gallup Poll: Approval Rating for US President Barack Obama Reaches Highest Percent Since June 2013 Thanks to Immigration, Economy

President Barack Obama's approval ratings hit a 19-month high just days after he delivered his State of the Union speech on Jan. 19.

President Barack Obama, New Saudi King to Meet, Discuss Yemen and Islamic State

President Barack Obama and new Saudi Arabia King Salman will discuss recent concerns over Yemen and the Islamic State. The two leaders will have their first formal meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday.

President Obama Addresses 200 Mayors at the White House Conference, Receives Enthusiastic Intro From Kevin Johnson [Video]

Days after delivering his State of the Union address, President Obama called on the majors from big cities across the country to help carry out the issues he outlined in his speech and adopt what he describes as "middle class economics."

Obama to Appoint 'A Force in Latino Theater,' LA Theater Group Director Diane Rodriguez to National Council on the Arts

The National Council of the Arts will welcome a celebrated and award-winning theatrical trailblazer to its creative forces. President Barack Obama plans to appoint Center Theatre Group director-producer Diane Rodriguez to The National Council of the Arts, the White House announced last week.

President Obama to Host Oprah, David Oyelowo for White House Movie Screening of 'Selma'?

Rumor has it that President Obama plans to host a screening of the civil rights film “Selma” at the White House on Friday. Inside sources reportedly say that the film’s cast and crew are invited to the movie viewing as we kick off the Martin Luther King Day weekend.

Guantanamo Bay Prison History, Facts & Controversy: Pentagon Announces Release of 5 Yemen Prisoners From Prison in Cuba

The Obama Administration has moved one step closer to its goal of closing Guantanamo Bay for good by transferring five more Yemenis prisoners overseas to the countries of Oman and Estonia.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z News: Mike Huckabee Blasts Barack and Michelle Obama for Letting Daughters Malia, Sasha Listen to 'Flawless' Singer

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has unleashed more criticism towards Beyoncé. The potential 2016 presidential candidate slammed President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for being bad parents because they let their daughters listen to the star's music.

Obama's Call for Student and Consumer Data Protection Laws: Critics Already See Cracks

This week, President Obama called for new laws protecting Americans from the kind of massive data breaches that defined the consumer cybersecurity narrative in 2014, along with a proposal to limit technology companies' use of student data.

Summit to 'Counteract' Extremism to Be Held in Washington Following Paris Attacks

The event will take place on Feb. 18 in Washington. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed the news on Sunday.
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