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Biden jokes about the president's teleprompter addiction
Vice President Joseph R. Biden joked Tuesday night that President Obama is trying to learn to speak in public without a teleprompter. Comment?
Sally Ride, first American woman in space, to get posthumous honor
President Obama will bestow the nation's highest civilian honor to Ms. Ride, the first American female astronaut, in a ceremony with other recipients later this year. Comment?
Obama sets meeting with Chinese president
President Obama will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in California on June 7-8, the White House announced Monday. Comment?
Carole King to be first woman to get Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize
Singer-songwriter Carole King, who campaigned for President Obama's re-election, will become the first woman to receive the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize at a concert at the White House on Wednesday. Comment?
Blog Entry: Obama: a Complete confidencea in Holder
He had to be reminded, but President Obama gave his vote of confidence Thursday to Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. Comment?
Obama moves to take bigger role in addressing IRS scandal
After days of being accused of acting timidly with the IRS, President Obama will meet Wednesday with Treasury Department officials to discuss punishing those responsible for the agency targeting conservative groups. Comment?
IRS employees gave more than $110,000 to Obama's campaigns
President Obama received more than $110,000 from IRS employees for his 2008 and 2012 campaigns, topping all rival candidates, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis. Comment?
Besieged White House rejects Obama-Nixon parallels
Dave Boyer is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. A native of Allentown, Pa., Boyer worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 2002 to 2011 and also has covered Congress for the Times. Comment?
White House evacuated due to smoke
Dave Boyer is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. A native of Allentown, Pa., Boyer worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 2002 to 2011 and also has covered Congress for the Times. 1 comment
White House says Benghazi campaign ad would have backfired
A White House spokesman said Friday that a Republican campaign ad criticizing the Obama administration's response to the deadly Benghazi terrorist attack would have backfired if it had aired last year. Comment?
Obama signs FAA law to end air-traffic controller furloughs
Mr. Obama signed into law the bill that Congress had passed hurriedly last week, after flight delays nationwide caused a storm of complaints. Comment?
Obama proclaims day of prayer for terror, accident victims
Proclaiming Wednesday a national day of prayer, President Obama urged the nation to pray for victims of recent tragedies including the terrorist bombings in Boston. Comment?
Obama to name campaign bundler to head FCC
Tom Wheeler, 67, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Mr. Obama's two presidential campaigns. Comment?
Obama: 'Wouldn't be here' without National Academy of Sciences
President Obama joked Monday that he "wouldn't be here" without the National Academy of Sciences, which was founded under President Lincoln to help win the Civil War. Comment?
Blog Entry: Obama spokesman quickly weighs in on gay NBA player
White House press secretary said Mr. Collins' acknowledgment that he's gay, the first player to do so in the four major North American sports leagues, is "another example of the progress that's being made" in gay rights. Comment?
Boston Marathon 2014: Top qualifying races and charity running
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WASHINGTON, April 23, 2013 - With interest in running the Boston Marathon in 2014 skyrocketing, many are wondering which races are most likely to return a qualifying time. Comment?
Obama says Hillary Clinton has 'earned a rest'
Mindful that Vice President Joseph R. Biden is eyeing the presidency in 2016, President Obama declined a chance Wednesday to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Comment?
Obama denies aiding Jay-Z-and Beyonce Cuba jaunt
President Obama said he had "better things to do" than get involved in the now-infamous trip to Cuba of rapper Jay-Z and wife Beyonce, who were big supporters of his reelection. Comment?
White House: Rubio immigration plan consistent with president's
Sen. Marco Rubio's plan for a 10- to 13-year path to citizenship for illegal immigrants is "consistent" with President Obama's principles, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday. Comment?
Obama following Philadelphia abortionist's trial
President Obama is following the murder trial of a Philadelphia abortionist, but the White House wouldn't say Monday whether he's drawn any conclusions from the gruesome testimony. Comment?