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June 17, 2013

White House threatens veto of House farm bill with food stamps cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, 5-year farm bill, saying…
June 17, 2013

Poll: Obama’s ratings slip following recent controversies

NBC NEWS - The series of controversies in Washington over the last month have taken a political toll on President…
June 16, 2013

The best photos of Barack Obama being a dad

SLIDESHOW - On Father's Day, here are some of our favorite pictures of Barack Obama just being a dad...
June 16, 2013

In Father’s Day address, Obama wishes his dad had been involved in his life

theGRIO REPORT - In his weekly Internet and radio address on Saturday, President Barack Obama talked candidly about his own…
June 14, 2013

Obama honors first time WNBA champ Indiana Fever

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama honored the WNBA champion Indiana Fever on Friday, calling the players role models for…
June 14, 2013

President Obama on fatherhood: 'It's the best job I've got'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says being a father is the best job he's got...
June 13, 2013

President Obama to meet relatives of Newtown shooting victims

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will meet Thursday with relatives…
June 12, 2013

Regina Benjamin to step down as surgeon general after 4 years

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says she plans to step down next month after four years as…
June 12, 2013

President Obama wishes 'speedy recovery' for ailing Mandela

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 94-year-old Mandela is currently in a Johannesburg hospital, receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection...
June 12, 2013

Little backlash against Obama from Congress, public on controversial surveillance programs

theGRIO REPORT - Polls have not shown a backlash against the president and Congress has already started to move on…
June 11, 2013

Absent black fathers: Should our community discuss the issue publicly, or privately?

OPINION - Are the president’s remarks about fatherlessness being twisted in the public sphere and used to support the caricature…
June 11, 2013

Obama on immigration reform: The 'moment is now'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama prodded Congress Tuesday to send him a bill by autumn remaking U.S. nation's immigration…
June 11, 2013

Obama's ATF nominee gets Senate hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama's nominee to lead the agency charged with enforcing national gun laws said Tuesday the Bureau of…
June 10, 2013

Obama observes 50th anniversary of Equal Pay Act

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is calling attention to the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act that aimed…
June 7, 2013

Texas woman arrested in ricin letters to Obama, Bloomberg

NBC NEWS - A Texas woman has been arrested in connection with the mailing of three letters containing a form…
June 7, 2013

June is Black Music Month! Black Music Month celebrations around the nation

From Philadelphia to Memphis, you’ll be sure to gain a deeper appreciation of African-American music through these events.
June 7, 2013

Obama faces strong criticism on surveillance programs

theGRIO REPORT - The New York Times editorial board on Friday blasted the Obama administration over the disclosure of a…
June 6, 2013

For Republicans, Christie's warm words for Obama may be unforgivable

ANALYSIS - Conservatives haven't forgiven their one-time hero, Gov. Chris Christie, for his pre-election praise of President Obama, and may…
June 5, 2013

5 reasons why Obama's promotion of Susan Rice is a major move

ANALYSIS - President Obama's decision to promote United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice to National Security Adviser, while not a surprise,…
June 5, 2013

President Barack Obama meets with Myrlie Evers at White House

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama met with Myrlie Evers-Williams during her visit in the Oval Office yesterday.