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Obama “Deeply Concerned” By Egyptian Military Takeover, Orders Review Of Aid
Stopping short of calling it a “coup,” Obama calls for swift return to a democratically elected civilian government.
Bush and Obama: Together in Tanzania, Briefly
Two presidents, and their wives, hold an improbable African reunion.
Obama’s Long-Awaited Trip to Africa
In his first trip to Africa since reelection, President Obama visits Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania to promote democracy and the continent as a growing market for U.S. businesses.
Barack Obama’s Crisis-Driven Second Term
From roughly March 6 on the White House has been whiplashed from one foreign policy and national security crisis to another.
Obama Approaches Chinese Cybersecurity Issue With Carrot, Not Stick
But Chinese President Xi Jinping is told continued hacking will sour relationship with the U.S.
Video: President Obama Says No One Is Listening to Your Phone Calls
In a Friday morning press conference in San Jose, Calif., President Obama took the stage to respond to criticism about the recently-unmasked phone surveillance program. The leaked court order sparked widespread privacy concerns …
President Obama Defends NSA Surveillance Programs As “Right Balance”
President Barack Obama issued a strong statement in support Friday for the controversial National Security Agency surveillance programs.
Obama Returns To Tar Heel State, The One That Got Away
The “Red State” swing state proved to be vexing for Obama and Democrats. Will it stay that way?
“They're determined to find fault with Obama even when he does something right—and in this case at least, they are as out of touch as the president's right-wing opponents.”
— The Root's Jack White blasting President Barack Obama's "emerging cadre of black, usually leftish, critics."
Obama Tours Oklahoma Tornado Damage, Pledges Long-Term Aid
In Moore, Okla., President Barack Obama tours destroyed homes, meets with victims
President Obama’s Remarks on the Tornadoes in Oklahoma (Transcript)
Remarks provided by the White House Press Office
Obama: Nation Will Stand With Oklahoma “As Long As It Takes”
“Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma today,” Obama said, “and we’ll back up those prayers with deeds for as long as it takes.”