Dave Boyer
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Obama admin lobbies governors to accept Syrian refugees
Obama administration officials tried to reassure dozens of wary governors in a closed-door meeting about the safety of President Obama's proposal to relocate Middle Eastern refugees in their states, two governors said Monday. Published February 22, 2016
White House: N. Korea walked away from possible peace treaty
The White House said Monday that North Korea walked away from a U.S. overture on peace talks to formally end the Korean War, with negotiations breaking down over reducing Pyongyang's nuclear stockpile. Published February 22, 2016
Terry McAuliffe doesn’t shut door on becoming Hillary Clinton’s running mate
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe didn't rule out Monday the possibility of becoming Hillary Clinton's running mate, although he said he loves his current job. Published February 22, 2016
Obama still hopeful trade deal will pass despite ‘noise’ from presidential candidates
President Obama said Monday he's counting on Republicans and a small number of Democrats in Congress to help him approve a free-trade deal with Pacific Rim nations this year, despite "noise" against the agreement from presidential candidates in both parties. Published February 22, 2016
Obama calls Kalamazoo officials over shootings, pleads for more gun laws
President Obama called local officials in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Monday morning to pledge federal resources for their investigation into a mass shooting and said the tragedy highlights the need for more gun laws. Published February 22, 2016
Obama jokes with governors about Supreme Court battle with Republicans
Meeting with the nation's governors, President Obama made a joking reference Sunday night to his feud with Senate Republicans over allowing a confirmation vote on his upcoming Supreme Court nominee. Published February 21, 2016
Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court justice, mourned by official Washington at funeral
Thousands of mourners, including much of official Washington, attended a funeral Mass Saturday for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, one of the most influential jurists in the history of the high court. Published February 20, 2016
White House verifies U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State camp in Libya
The White House confirmed Friday that the U.S. military carried out airstrikes earlier in the day against an Islamic State training camp in Libya, targeting a top militant commander. Published February 19, 2016
Obama calls top senators on Supreme Court vacancy
President Obama has begun to solicit advice from top Senate Republicans and Democrats in his effort to nominate a successor to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the White House said Friday. Published February 19, 2016
Antonin Scalia’s candor, humor recalled ahead of Supreme Court justice’s funeral
As the nation pays its respects to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Friday, friends and admirers say they will remember his combination of gregarious charm and matchless intellect that conservatives revered and many liberals couldn't help but respect. Published February 18, 2016
Obama reignites policy fight with Cuba trip
President Obama vowed Thursday to raise human rights concerns with Cuban President Raul Castro as the White House confirmed he will make a historic visit to the communist island nation next month. Published February 18, 2016
Obama dines with actor Morgan Freeman
President Obama had dinner with actors Morgan Freeman and Tom Hanks Wednesday night in Washington, his second night out with movie stars in a week. Published February 17, 2016
Loretta Lynch, Al Sharpton to join Obama for Black History Month event
Attorney General Loretta Lynch, a possible nominee for the Supreme Court, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will be in attendance Thursday when President Obama hosts civil rights leaders at the White House as part of Black History Month. Published February 17, 2016
Obama to visit Cuba within next month: report
President Obama will visit Cuba next month, the first U.S. president to travel to Havana in nearly 90 years, the White House said Thursday. Published February 17, 2016
No ‘Justice Obama’ in nation’s future, White House says
The White House dissented Wednesday from a suggestion that President Obama might appoint himself to the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Published February 17, 2016
White House says Obama ‘regrets’ filibuster against Samuel Alito nomination in 2006
The White House said Wednesday that President Obama "regrets" his filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito in 2006, but insisted the situation was different than Republicans' current vow to block any nominee to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Published February 17, 2016
Obamas to pay respects to Justice Antonin Scalia at Supreme Court
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will pay their respects to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Friday as he lies in repose at the high court. Published February 17, 2016
Obama appoints Tom Donilon to head new cybersecurity commission
President Obama appointed former National Security Adviser Tom Donilon Wednesday to head a new federal commission to enhance U.S. cybersecurity. Published February 17, 2016
Democrats, liberal groups vow to fight for vote on Supreme Court nominee
A coalition of liberal activist groups are joining forces with congressional Democrats to press Senate Republicans to allow a vote on President Obama's eventual nominee to fill the seat of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Published February 17, 2016
Obama blasts Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidates
President Obama lashed out at Donald Trump and the rest of the Republican presidential field Tuesday, calling them unserious candidates who are "troubling" the rest of the world with careless rhetoric and a poor grasp of basic facts. Published February 16, 2016
