President Obama
Obama Cancels Joint Military Operation in Egypt after Violence Leaves 525 Dead
August 15 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama announced on Thursday that joint military exercises with Egypt which were scheduled for next month have been canceled. He condemned Egypt’s interim government and said the mo...
In Brief: Obama Snubs Putin; Judge’s Ruling on Manning; Hagel Cuts Furloughs
August 07 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama has canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin following Russia's decision to grant asylum to former U.S. contractor Edward Snowden, the White House said on Wednesday....
Obama Nominates Deborah Lee James to Become Air Force Secretary
August 02 by Mike O'BrienPresident Barack Obama has announced that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next Secretary of the Air Force. In a White House news release, Mr. Obama said: "Deborah’s strong rec...
Majority of Americans Say Afghan War is Not Worth Fighting
July 26 by Mike O'BrienSixty-seven percent of Americans believe the war in Afghanistan is a complete waste of time, according to a new poll. A mere 28 percent of Americans say the prolonged battle, which has claimed 2,2...
Pentagon Official in Charge of Detainee Policy Steps Down
July 26 by Mike O'BrienThe Pentagon official who is in charge of dealing with detainees is stepping down to take a job in the private sector. William K. Lietzau, who will leave his position next month, is quitting at a...
U.S. Delays the Delivery of F-16s to Egypt
July 25 by Mike O'BrienThe Obama administration is putting pressure on the Egyptian military to restore civilian rule by delaying the export of four F-16 fighter jets to the country. Mr. Obama has expressed deep concern...
Obama Takes a Pounding in Latest Popularity Polls
July 23 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama’s approval in the traditionally blue state of California is approaching its lowest-ever mark in a new poll. A Field poll released on Tuesday shows a 10-point drop since earli...
Obama ‘Considers Pulling All U.S. Troops from Afghanistan’
July 09 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama is considering withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2014, according to new reports published on Tuesday. The President is "is giving serious consideration to speeding up...
President Calls for More Innovative, Smarter Government
July 09 by Mike O'BrienPresident Obama has called on federal workers to continue efforts to develop a "smarter" and "more innovative" government. In remarks at the White House on Monday he stressed the need to use new t...
Obama and George W. Bush Team up in Africa
July 02 by Mike O'BrienThey were once political enemies, but on Tuesday President Obama and former President George W. Bush joined forces in Tanzania to honor Americans killed in an embassy bombing nearly 15 years ago....
Obama Calls for U.S.-Russian Nuclear Arms Reductions
June 19 by Mike O'BrienAgainst the backdrop of the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s most historic landmark, President Obama on Wednesday called for launching negotiations with Russia aimed at cutting nuclear arms by up to...
Avril Haines to be Appointed CIA’s First Female Deputy Director
June 13 by Mike O'BrienThe CIA is to get its first female Deputy Director when Michael Morell retires in August, Director John Brennan has announced. White House lawyer Avril Haines has served for three years as Preside...