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Obama Immigration Plan: Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Announces Plans for Mexican Citizens to Receive Proper Documents, Comments on Cuban Relations

U.S. President Barack Obama met with Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto ahead of the countries' bilateral High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) meeting. While Peña Nieto and Obama discussed economic topics, the two presidents spoke about immigration and the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Immigration Reform News Update: GOP Needs Immigration Reform to Win White House in 2016, Says Sen. Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., cautioned the Republican Party about its 2016 presidential election odds if the issue of immigration is not addressed.

Obama Executive Orders Gives Pay Increases to 'Certain' Federal Employees Before Going On Vacation

President Barack Obama issued a new executive order that will adjust the pay rates for certain federal employees for the upcoming year.

Immigration: Mexican Man Asks Barack Obama to Stop Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants in a Letter, Gets a Response

A Mexican man living in Denver received a reply from the White House after writing a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to stop "unjustified deportation" of undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

FBI, White House Policymakers Blame North Korea for Sony Hack: Some Say Country Should Be on List of Terrorism Sponsors

The massive hacking attack against Sony Pictures and a threat against movie theaters showing the studio's film "The Interview" may backfire for North Korea, even though Pyongyang has denied involvement in the incidents.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Senior Obama Administration Official Reveals US-Cuba Policy Changes, Benefits of Renewed Relations

White House officials detailed the most significant changes to U.S. and Cuba foreign policy in more than 50 years. During a conference call, a senior administration official acknowledged President Barack Obama's commitment to change policies that was originally viewed as a failure at the expense of advancing interests.

Marco Rubio on Cuba Embargo: Florida Senator Condemns New US, Cuba Diplomatic Relations But Cuban American Millennials Disagree

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has criticized the Obama administration's plans to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments were not shared among millennials and scholars.

2016 Presidential Election & Candidates: Jeb Bush to 'Actively Explore' White House Bid

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday he will "actively explore" a run for the White House in 2016. The son of George H.W. Bush and brother of George W. Bush - the 41st and 43rd presidents of the United States, respectively - took to Facebook and Twitter to make the announcement.

CIA Torture Report: Dick Cheney Responds to Torture Controversy, Says Bush Knew

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says the C.I.A. torture report is full of crap while Senator Mark Udall called C.I.A. liars.

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.

'Today' Show Host Jenna Bush Explains What 'Hanky Panky' in the White House With Husband Henry Hager Entailed

Wednesday's episode of Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" featured former first kid and current "Today" show correspondent Jenna Bush, who shared her opinion on the current first children, Sasha and Malia Obama, and her private moments in the White House.

President Barack Obama, Attorney General Eric Holder Makes Promises in Wake of Ferguson Unrest Over Michael Brown

On Monday, President Barack Obama, along with his Cabinet, met with civil rights leaders about the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri,

White House Christmas Tree Arrives

Christmas season has officially started at the White House. A 20-foot Christmas tree arrived Friday morning receiving a thumbs-up from First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Woman With Gun Arrested Outside White House During Protest

Shortly after President Barack Obama delivered a speech unveiling sweeping reforms to the U.S. immigration system on Thursday, a young woman was arrested for carrying a gun during a demonstration outside of the White House.

US Secret Service Scandal: Leader Tells Congress That Agency Is 'Severely Damaged' by Its Various Recent Failures

The interim director of the U.S. Secret Service told Congress that his agency had been "severely damaged in recent years by failures."

Immigration Reform & Law 2014: White House Cites Immigration Bills From Previous Presidents to Justify Executive Action

The White House on Monday cited a 1986 immigration legislation that granted amnesty to many undocumented immigrants without accounting for their spouses or children, to justify its own plans to issue an executive order on immigration.

Obama on Net Neutrality Quotes: President Calls for 'Free and Open' Internet, Recommends FCC to Adopt Four Steps

President Barack Obama recommitted his position on the net neutrality debate, calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enact new rules to secure a "free and open" Internet.

Immigration Reform Executive Action Update: House Speaker John Boehner Cautions Obama on Unilateral Action

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, warned of the consequences of using potential executive action on immigration reform during his first press conference since Republicans regained control of the Congress.

Security Guard Fired After Carrying Gun in Elevator With President Obama

The security guard fired after accompanying President Barack Obama in an elevator at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta says dismissal was unjust. Kenneth Tate was carrying a gun on the elevator which is against Secret Service protocols, although it was a CDC-issued firearm.

White House Computers Breached: Hackers May Be Criminal, From Russia

A group of hackers believed to be working for the Russian government gained access to unclassified White House computer networks over the past couple of weeks, interrupting some services. Cybersecurity teams are investigating.

Romeo Santos Concert News: Singer To Perform At The White House on Veterans Day

Romeo Santos will Perform Alongside Mary J. Blige, John Fogerty and Willie Nelson at White House For Veterans Day.
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