Obama: '2014 Can Be A Breakthrough Year'
In a press conference, President Obama touched on topics including the Affordable Care Act, the NSA, immigration reform and his low approval ratings.
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Obama Commutes Sentences Of 8 Crack Convicts
Obama issued a statement explaining that if these people had been sentenced under current drug laws, they'd already be out of prison.
Billboard Mistakes Morgan Freeman For Nelson Mandela
A billboard in India reportedly mixed up the late Nelson Mandela and Morgan Freeman.
Does Ambassador-To-Be Max Baucus Have Any Link To China?
The senator's lack of foreign policy chops has left pundits wondering why the White House tapped him for the key diplomatic post.
In Rare Bipartisan Move, Congress Passes Budget
By a 64-36 vote, the Senate passed a bipartisan budget deal, sending the bill to the president's desk for his signature.
FCC Considers Nixing Blackout Rule On Sports
The FCC says its rule of blacking out local games if a certain number of tickets aren't sold could be outdated.
Will Obama Heed Advice On Changing NSA Spying Policies?
A White House task force made public its recommendations for changing the NSA, including a suggestion to place metadata in the hands of a third party.
Tech Representatives Maintain Pressure For NSA Reform
Representatives from the tech industry met with President Obama this week and continued to push for NSA surveillance reform.
Obamas, Biden To Snub Russian Olympic Games
The White House announced President Obama, Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden would be sitting out the Sochi Winter Games.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Budget Plan
By a vote of 67-33, the Senate advanced the two-year bipartisan budget deal. Fifty-one votes are needed for final passage.
To Skip Work, EPA Scientist Told Bosses He Worked For CIA
John Beale will be sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to lying to superiors at the EPA and defrauding the government of $900,000.
Fake Interpreter Was Put On Trial For Murder In 2003
The bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's funeral was accused of burning a man to death in 2003.
'Barrel Bomb' Attack In Syria Leaves Scores Dead
Human rights activists say scores of Aleppo residents are dead after Syrian regime aircraft pounded the city with bombs.
Sunday Shows: Conservative Criticism 'Frustrated' Paul Ryan
Sunday talk centered on the bipartisan budget deal and Kim Jong-Un's recent crackdown in North Korea.
Obama's 'You Can Keep It' Promise Wins 'Lie Of The Year'
President Obama's statement, "If you like your health care plan, you can keep it," won PolitiFact's "Lie of the Year" award for 2013.
Entire White House Press Corps Goes Off On Jay Carney
The White House press corps slammed Press Secretary Jay Carney for the limited access given to photographers.
House Passes Bipartisan Budget Deal
The vote was thought to be the only major obstacle to passing the first bipartisan budget deal in 15 years.
Kim Jong-Un's Uncle Jang Song Thaek Executed
Kim Jong-un's uncle, who was previously considered the second most powerful man in North Korea, has been executed.
Conservative Groups Oppose New Budget Deal
Many Republican lawmakers and high-profile conservative groups spoke out against the deal due to its proposed spending increase.
Pundits Sound Off On Obama-Castro Handshake
When Obama shook the Cuban president's hand at Nelson Mandela's memorial service, he set the media chattering over the possible implications.
U.S. Budget Leaders Reach 2-Year Spending Deal
The deal will have to move quickly through the Republican-controlled House, with the chamber’s last day in session before the new year coming Friday.
How The Obama Selfie at Mandela's Service Became 'News'
The selfie certainly went viral, but is it newsworthy?
U.S. Government Sells Last Of Its GM Shares
Although the government recovered only $39 billion of the $49.5 billion it put into GM, The White House says the move helped save the auto industry.
Ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Faces 3 Months House Arrest
The former mayor was sentenced to three months of house arrest and three years probation.
North Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un's Powerful Uncle Ousted
North Korea's state media confirmed Jang Song Thaek's ouster saying he was removed from a party meeting Sunday despite rumors since last week.
Obama: Odds Of Final Iran Deal Are '50-50'
Just weeks after the U.S. reached a historic deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, President Obama downplayed the deal's chances at success.
Sunday Shows: Angelou, Sharpton Reflect On Mandela's Legacy
Talk of Nelson Mandela's global impact took front and center on the Sunday shows. And GOP lawmakers expressed concern over the nuclear deal with
China Won't Join U.N. Talks Over Philippines Dispute
China's increasingly bold moves to secure sea territory have dominated U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's trip through East Asia this week.
World Trade Organization Reaches 'Historic'
The World Trade Organization came to an agreement for global trade for the first time in the group's nearly 20-year-long history.
White House Changes Story On Obama's Relationship To Uncle
Contradicting an earlier report that President Obama had never met his uncle Omar Obama, the White House now says the two briefly lived together.
