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January 27, 2016

Trump pulls out of debate; Sanders to meet with Obama

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump declared he would boycott the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, leading Texas
January 25, 2016

President Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles in federal prisons

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday he will ban the use of solitary confinement for juvenile and low-level
January 25, 2016

Trump spokeswoman defends call for ‘pure breed’ president

Sunday, Donald Trump campaign spokeswoman Katrina Pierson defended her call for a "pure breed" president in past tweets...
January 25, 2016

Obama contrasts Clinton's pragmatism with Sanders' idealism

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Barack Obama is casting the Democratic primary to replace him as a contest between Hillary
January 21, 2016

Obama says he won't speak at Malia's graduation because he'll cry

DETROIT (AP) — Malia Obama’s high school will have to find another commencement speaker when she graduates this year. Her
January 18, 2016

Wale is the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address

On Tuesday, Wale made history as the first rapper to open a State of the Union address.
January 17, 2016

Michelle Obama's birthday!: 52 memorable moments to celebrate the first lady's 52nd year

SLIDESHOW - First lady Michelle Obama’s 52nd birthday is today! What better reason to celebrate a woman who has come…
January 17, 2016

Alabama Congressman calls Obama ‘the most racially-divisive president’ since slavery

Congressman Mo Brooks, a Republican from Alabama, called President Barack Obama "the most racially-divisive president" since the Civil War on…
January 14, 2016

Will Michelle Obama run for president? Pres. Obama finally responds

President Barack Obama was making the rounds going to town halls around the country following his State of the Union
January 13, 2016

The best tweets and memes from Obama's last SOTU address

President Obama made his final State of the Union address Tuesday night, and as usual, Twitter did not let us down.
January 13, 2016

President Obama kept it real but played it safe in his final SOTU

President Obama gave his final State of the Union address Tuesday night before a packed crowd of enthusiastic supporters and
January 12, 2016

President Obama's final State of the Union address

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address Tuesday night is his last high-profile opportunity to…
January 12, 2016

Obama mocks Trump campaign: I can imagine him as president — in a SNL skit

It's clear President Obama isn't pulling any punches in 2016 and we are here for it!
January 12, 2016

President Obama's last State of the Union Address: A final message to America

In a few hours, President Obama will deliver his final State of the Union address. There are no reelection worries,…
January 12, 2016

Joe Biden says President Obama offered financial help during son's illness

Vice President Joe Biden told CNN this week President Barack Obama offered to help him and his family financially when…
January 12, 2016

Why I hope Pres. Obama goes full #TeamPetty in his final SOTU speech

When President Barack Obama began his second term, I was excited because he was officially on lame duck status, and
January 12, 2016

Obama's State of the Union address seeks to frame 2016 race

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address Tuesday night will attempt to frame the choice
January 11, 2016

White House reveals Obama met with Kendrick Lamar in Oval Office

Kendrick Lamar had a big year in 2015, and one of the biggest moment was probably his visit to the…
January 10, 2016

President Obama expected to speak candidly about his legacy in last State of the Union address

Soon, President Barack Obama will go before the nation for his seventh and final State of the Union address, and…
January 8, 2016

President Obama rips 'conspiracy' he wants to take away guns

FAIRFAX, Virginia (AP) — President Barack Obama tore into the nation's largest gun lobby on Thursday ...