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Improving economy alters political landscape

Obama and Democrats are trying to look beyond the ethics investigations to talk up the recent economic gains and the president's efforts to promote more jobs.

Obama administration targets reporters in crackdown on leaks

Those actions - and possibly more - by President Barack Obama's administration are part of an unprecedented crackdown on classified national security leaks.

Second court invalidates Obama recess appointment

A second federal appeals court has found that President Barack Obama exceeded his power when he bypassed the Senate to install a member to the National Labor Relations Board.

Senate panel approves US ambassador to Libya

He highlighted the Republican budget cuts, including the $300 million from the Obama administration's request of $2.6 billion for diplomatic and embassy security last year.

Activists call on Obama to stop deportations

Immigration activists are calling on President Barack Obama to end deportations of immigrants who might be eligible for legal status under a new immigration bill.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss regional security issues

The White House says President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken by phone about regional security issues and Middle East peace.

APNewsBreak: US to provide $100M in new Syria aid

U.S. officials say the Obama administration is providing $100 million in new Syria aid - but the money is for humanitarian purposes and not linked to any decision on arming Syrian rebels.

Despite political clamor over Obama's 'red line' in Syria, no clear evidence it ...

Despite political clamor over Obama's 'red line' in Syria, no clear evidence it's been crossed

Sen. Lindsey Graham turns wine to vinegar on Obama and national security

Yet, after having criticized Obama for months from a position as a McCain surrogate or at his side, Graham advised Obama on foreign policy when the former senator from Illinois became...

Obama vows anew to close Guantanamo

President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he'd redouble efforts on a failed first-term campaign promise to close the prison for terrorism suspects at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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What's a drone? How is US drone policy changing?

Q: Does Obama have the authority to kill an American citizen on U.S. soil?

WASHINGTON: Obama speech suggests possible expansion of drone killings

But Obama dropped that wording Thursday, making no reference at all to senior operational leaders.

Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries

Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries