Obama administration on defensive over surveillance records
Reports of sweeping U.S. government surveillance of Americans’ phone and Internet activity put the Obama administration on the defensive on Friday, adding pressure on President Barack Obama to explain why such tactics are necessary.
Mississippi man linked to ricin letters indicted by grand jury
A Mississippi martial arts instructor was named in a five-count indictment charging him with mailing ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and two other public officials, authorities said on Monday.
Obama tries to bounce back after tough week
President Barack Obama complained on Sunday that partisan battles in Washington are holding back stronger U.S. economic growth as he tried to recover from one of the most difficult weeks of his presidency.
UK premier David Cameron in Boston to learn about bombings
British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Boston on Monday to learn more about the bombings after a meeting with President Barack Obama on Syria.
‘We are one Boston:’ Mourners show an outpouring of love, strength and perseverance at Boston Marathon memorial service
The mood was palpably somber today inside Boston’s Cathedral of The Holy Cross, where President Barack Obama joined local religious and political leaders to honor the victims of Monday’s devastating terror attack, but as the doors opened and sunlight flooded into the packed church, mourners were greeted by throngs of roused supporters, lining Washington Street to relay a clear and strong message: We are one Boston
PHOTOS: Boston mourns bombing victims at interfaith memorial
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama joined the city of Boston to mourn the bombing victims at an [...]
Letters addressed to President Obama contained poisonous ricin
Letters addressed to President Barack Obama containing a suspicious substance was received at a White House mail screening facility, although a White House spokesman did not confirm whether there is a connection between the letters and Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings.
Philly’s young hockey players visit White House
Five young Philadelphia hockey players visited the White House Tuesday as part the First Lady’s program to encourage young people to get more exercise.
Obama to announce return of 34,000 troops from Afghanistan
President Barack Obama will announce in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that 34,000 troops will return from [...]
Wilmington Police Chief Christine Dunning spoke at Vice President Joe Biden’s roundtable about widespread gun violence
Wilmington, Del. police Chief Christine Dunning spoke at Vice President Joe Biden’s roundtable at Girard College this afternoon and told [...]