Obama, EU Leaders Expand Russian Sanctions
President Obama along with Western Nations announced new, tougher sanctions against Russia on Tuesday targeting key sectors of the Russian economy: energy, arms and finance.
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Obama Thanks Muslims for ‘Building the Very Fabric of Our Nation’
As Ramadan came to a close, President Obama thanked the Muslim community “for its many achievements and contributions” and “building the very fabric of our nation” and “strengthening the core of our democracy.”
Full Coverage: Operation Protective Edge Enters 21st Day
After U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry failed in bringing a ceasefire to the region, U.S. President Barack Obama called and urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu to agree to a ceasefire late Sunday night as Operation Protective Edge enters its 21st day. Since the beginning of the operation, 2,538 rockets have been fired into Israel. The death toll in Gaza move above 1,000, while the Israel Defense Forces have lost 43 soldiers.
Obama Prepares ‘Executive Amnesty’ To Millions of Illegal Immigrants
When President Obama issues executive orders on immigration in coming weeks, pro-reform activists are expecting something dramatic: temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for perhaps several million undocumented immigrants. If the activists are right, the sweeping move would upend a contentious policy fight and carry broad political consequences, Time reported.
Obama Highly Criticized Over West Coast Fundraising Trip
President Obama began a two-day fundraising trip through the West Coast where the President found critics amongst the press core for being locked out of Democratic fundraisers, and residents of California stuck on the highway.
Obama to Sign Executive Order for LGBT Workers, No Exemptions for Religious Groups
President Barack Obama plans to sign executive orders Monday prohibiting discrimination against gay and transgender workers in the federal government and its contracting agencies, without a new exemption that was requested by some religious organizations, CNS News reported.
U.S. and E.U. Place New Sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama imposed new sanctions against several Russian banks, energy and defense firms, in an effort to stop alleged Russian support of separatists in Ukraine.
Muslims Most, Mormons Least Approve of Obama
Although 72 percent of U.S. Muslims approved of the job President Barack Obama was doing as president during the first six months of 2014, Mormons were least approving at 18 percent, according to the latest Gallop poll.
Obama Seeks $3.7 Billion for ‘Illegal Immigration’ Crisis
President Barack Obama formally requested $3.7 billion in emergency spending from Congress to deal with the illegal immigration crisis.
Obama Backs off Sending Illegal Kids Home
After facing criticism, the White House is no longer seeking legal authority to returning illegal immigrant children back to their home countries.
Obama Dismisses Lawsuit; Asks Cabinet for Ways to Exert Executive Power
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) brought a lawsuit against the White House last week which accused the administration of unconstitutional overreach of its executive authority, to which the President mockingly responded saying, “So sue me.” Later in the day, President Obama asked his cabinet to search for ways the White House could use its executive authority to bypass Congress and push his agenda without the legislative body.
Obama Sends More Troops to Iraq
U.S. President Barack Obama ordered another 200 troops to Iraq to protect American interests in the country.
Barack Obama Ready to Act on Immigration Alone (Video)
President Barack Obama announced he’s ready to “act on his own” on immigration reform as he announced plans for using his executive power to make sweeping changes to the nation’s immigration system.
Obama Seeks $2 Billion for Immigration Crisis; Republican ‘Nothing Till Border is Secured’
President Barack Obama will ask Congress for $2 billion in emergency funds to respond to the surge of undocumented children and adults entering the United States illegally.
Obama Administration Uses U.S. Embassies to Promote LGBT Agenda
The White House is spending millions and using U.S. embassies to promote the LGBT agenda worldwide.
Obama Administration’s Call for Greater Executive Power Rejected for the 12th time by the Supreme Court
The White House suffered its twelfth unanimous defeat since 2012 when the Supreme Court ruled against the Obama administration saying it exceeded its authority in recess appointments, suggesting the High Court has “rejected the Obama Administration’s calls for greater executive power,” Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said.
Obama Seeks $500 Million to Arm Syrian Rebels
President Barack Obama is seeking $500 million from Congress to train and equip “vetted” Syrian rebels as the White House seeks ways to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) in the region.
Supreme Court Rebukes Obama on Recess Appointments
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Barack Obama went too far in making recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board.
Over 3,000 Counties Examined: Obamacare Increased HealthCare by over 40%
In a study compiling data from 3,137 of a possible 3,144 counties in the United States, the underlying cost of individually-purchased health care jumped 41 percent in 2014, Forbes reported.
U.S. Must Be Global Leader in Promoting Gay Rights
White House national security adviser Susan Rice addressed 200 gay rights advocates saying, “America’s support for LGBT rights is not just a national cause but it’s also a global enterprise.”