Obama condemns those who seek to ‘hijack religion’
President Barack Obama on Thursday condemned those who seek to use religion as a rationale for carrying out violence around the world, declaring that “no god condones terror.” “We are…
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Obama budget offers contrasts, long-shot deals with GOP
By ANDREW TAYLOR and JIM KUHNHENN With a blend of tax hikes and spending increases, President Barack Obama’s budget spells out a policy agenda that will distinguish him from Republicans…
Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ’16
By STEVE PEOPLES Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016. Three weeks after unexpectedly saying he was considering a third campaign for the White…
Obama calls for spending surge, buoyed by rising economy
By JOSH LEDERMAN and ANDREW TAYLOR Declaring an end to “mindless austerity,” President Barack Obama called for a surge in government spending Thursday, and asked Congress to throw out the…
Senate passes bill approving Keystone XL oil pipeline
By DINA CAPPIELLO The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan bill to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, defying a presidential veto threat and setting up the first of…
Appeals court weighs suit in US Marshals shooting
By ERIC TUCKER An appeals court is deciding whether deputy U.S. marshals who shot and wounded a teenage driver eight years ago may be sued in federal court, a case…
Obama looks to build toward policy breakthroughs with India
By JULIE PACE President Barack Obama was welcomed like royalty Sunday in India as he opened a three-day visit aimed at turning his burgeoning rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Obama to cut short India trip to pay call on Saudi Arabia
By JULIE PACE and ASHOK SHARMA President Barack Obama will cut short his three-day trip to India and visit Saudi Arabia to pay respects after the death of King Abdullah,…