Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
10 hours, 35 minutes ago
"An unclassified version of the newly established drone guidelines was made public Thursday in conjunction with Obama's wide-ranging address on U.S. counterterrorism policies.
Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
10 hours, 37 minutes ago
But Obama's decision is not without risk - detainees who have been released to Yemen in the past have joined terrorist fighters in the Arab nation.
After failure on gun legislation, Obama learning limits of his power
11 hours, 54 minutes ago
Obama's political organization, Organizing for Action, held dozens of events, including candlelight vigils, rallies and meetings across the nation pushing the legislation.
Obama: Congress briefed on every drone strike
14 hours, 58 minutes ago
In a national security speech Thursday, Obama said the administration has briefed the appropriate congressional committees about all drone strikes outside of Iraq and Afghanistan, such as in Yemen.
Obama cites need to support emerging democracies
14 hours, 58 minutes ago
President Barack Obama says supporting transitions to democracy in unstable regions like the Middle East will remain a key part of his strategy for fighting terrorism.
Obama condemns `appalling attack' on UK soldier
15 hours, 10 minutes ago
Obama said in a written statement Thursday that the United States stands with the United Kingdom "against violent extremism and terror."
Obama endorses more oversight of drone strikes
15 hours, 12 minutes ago
President Barack Obama says his administration is willing to consider accepting increased oversight of lethal drone strikes outside of war zones like Afghanistan.
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
16 hours, 17 minutes ago
The Naval Academy, about 30 miles from the White House in Annapolis, Md., says 16 presidents have addressed graduates, and Obama is the sixth to do so twice.
Tavis Smiley marks 10th year on PBS
17 hours, 42 minutes ago
Smiley contends that members of the Obama administration, whom he didn't identify, have pressured sponsors to drop their support of his projects, including his anti-poverty initiatives.
Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
18 hours, 20 minutes ago
The issue could create a political headache next year for Democrats facing re-election if disgruntled union members believe the Obama administration and Congress aren't working to fix the problem.