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Holder: House committee vote 'unwarranted'
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says a vote by a House of Representatives committee to hold him in contempt was "unwarranted, unnecessary and unprecedented."
History of presidential use of executive privilege
President Barack Obama asserted executive privilege for the first time Wednesday. He applied the presidential power to withhold documents a House committee is seeking in an investigation of a flawed gun-smuggling probe called Operation Fast and Furious.
Obama: Euro crisis could affect my re-election
President Barack Obama is acknowledging that Europe's economic situation could have a spillover effect on his own re-election prospects.
Obama pick for Iraq envoy withdraws nomination
The Obama administration's pick to be the next ambassador to Iraq withdrew from consideration Monday as Senate Republicans suggested his confirmation was endangered because of his behavior and judgment while working at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in 2008.
AP sources: Administration mulls pared health law
Covering all the bases ahead of a momentous Supreme Court ruling, the Obama administration plans to move ahead with major parts of the president's health care law if its most controversial provision does not survive, according to veteran Democrats closely involved with the legislation.
Obama: Putin talks candid, tensions can be eased
Seeking common ground, President Barack Obama said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Monday on the need for a political process in Syria to prevent civil war in the violence-torn country and said any tensions between the United States and Russia can be worked out.
White House congratulates Greece on elections
The White House is congratulating the Greek people for holding that country's election in difficult times.
On Father's Day, an Obama golf getaway in Chicago
On Father's Day, President Barack Obama is having a golf getaway.
Obama, world want bold signs from Europe at G-20
With global anxiety rising, President Barack Obama is searching for bolder, swifter signals from Europe that it will contain its financial mess and keep it from torpedoing the U.S. economy and his re-election chances along with it.
Tantalizing what if's 40 years after Watergate
Watergate's "what ifs" are still tantalizing.
Obama family takes an evening stroll in Chicago
It didn't take long for President Barack Obama to feel at home.
Obama holds gay pride reception at White House
President Barack Obama is telling gay supporters that they will have a friend and "fellow advocate" in the White House as long as he is president.
Obama tours new World Trade Center site
President Barack Obama ventured onto the hallowed ground of the World Trade Center site Thursday, getting a firsthand look at the skyscraper being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Obama gives Medal of Freedom to Israel's Peres
President Barack Obama presented Israeli President Shimon Peres with the Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, calling him the essence of Israel itself and a man who earned his place in history long ago.
Obama: Bryson incident appears health related
President Barack Obama says he's keeping track of Commerce Secretary John Bryson's condition after the Obama cabinet member was involved in three minor accidents and was found unconscious in a car in San Gabriel, Calif.
Obama downplays effect of Wisconsin election
President Barack Obama says he doesn't expect broad political repercussions from Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's success holding on to his office. He adds, however, that he would have "loved to see a different result."
Obama: Claims of deliberate leaks 'offensive'
President Barack Obama denied Friday that the White House has deliberately leaked classified national security information that is flattering to him in this election year, calling such allegations "offensive" and "wrong." He promised investigations into the source of leaks about U.S. involvement in cyber-attacks on Iran and drone strikes on suspected terrorists.
US, Philippine leaders hail growing alliance
The U.S. and Philippines said Friday they are expanding intelligence sharing and cooperation on maritime security, as President Barack Obama reiterated Washington's desire to be viewed as a Pacific power.
Obama seeks to clarify remarks on private sector
President Barack Obama, seeking to clarify comments about the strength of the U.S. economy, said later Friday it is "absolutely clear" that the U.S. economy is "not doing fine."
Cars avoid crashes by talking to each other
As a safety demonstration, it was a heart-stopper: A Ford Taurus was seconds away from cruising through an intersection when suddenly a row of red lights pulsed on the lower windshield and a warning blared that another car was approaching fast on the cross street.
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