President Obama starts 2016 with a fight over gun control
Obama is expected to sign off on a package of proposals aimed at curbing gun violence and cracking down on unregulated gun sales
In final year, Obama seeks to stave off lame duck status
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama heads into the final quarter of his presidency with a string of wins, including an Asia-Pacific trade agreement and the historic nuclear accord with Iran. But Obama’s last year as president also challenges anew his restrained approach to international crises, particularly in the Middle East. Americans’ fears of attacks…
Obama vetoes anti-climate change measures passed by Congress
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has vetoed two bills that would have blocked steps that his administration is taking to address climate change. One bill would have nullified carbon pollution standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The second bill would have voided a set of national standards designed to reduce the amount of…
Senate clears major new education bill, sends it to Obama
The measure would replace the long outdated No Child Left Behind law of 2002
Obama: No credible intelligence about plot against US
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says there’s currently no specific, credible intelligence that would indicate a potential terrorist plot in the U.S. during the holidays. Obama says his administration is taking “every possible step” to keep the country safe. He says that if there were to be a credible threat, the public will be…