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Obama Pledges Full Support to Planned Parenthood; Blasts Abortion Restrictions
President Barack Obama spoke Friday morning at the Planned Parenthood conference in Washington, D.C., and apologized to the audience for missing their wild party at Thursday night's gala and fundraiser. Obama is the first sitting president to speak to the organization that, as of Jan. 1, requires all of its affiliate clinics to provide abortion services.
Pope Benedict Congratulates Obama, Notes Tensions on Religious Issues
Pope Benedict XVI has congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election on Nov. 6, but has used the occasion to further remind him of the big differences that have surfaced between the Roman Catholic Church and the current White House administration.
Obama Worries About Malia on Facebook, Getting Driver's License
President Obama has an upcoming election to worry about, but the one thing that perhaps has him even more concerned? The idea of his daughter, Malia, getting a Facebook page.
Michelle Obama Returning to Chicago to Speak Out Against Youth Violence
Michelle Obama is reportedly gearing up to visit her hometown of Chicago, Ill., to speak out against a recent surge of violence among youth.
President Obama Becomes Foursquare's Most Famous Social Networking User
The location-based social networking app Foursquare has added President Obama to its clientele. The White House has announced on its blog that the commander in chief will be using the global check-in game to emphasize the places he visits and what he does there.
Christian Leaders Reveal Biggest Hope for Change Under Obama
Prominent Christian leaders participating in the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service on Wednesday named unity, international relations, and the economy as some of the top areas they hope to see positive change under the Obama administration in the next four years.
Student Berated for 'Disrespecting' Obama Speaks Out; Teacher Suspended
A North Carolina high school student told Fox News on Monday that he wanted to "laugh" when his teacher told him he could be arrested for criticizing President Obama during a heated, classroom discussion. The incident has led to the suspension of the teacher.
Obama Signs Proclamation Recognizing June as LGBT Pride Month
On Tuesday, President Obama declared June as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) month. Obama has issued similar proclamations in prior years by issuing the proclamation each year he has been in office.
Obama Denies Wiretapping Donald Trump's Phones at Trump Tower During Campaign
Former President Barack Obama denied President Donald Trump's accusation that he tapped Trump Tower phones during the late stages of the 2016 election campaign. Meanwhile, former intelligence officials revealed that the outgoing administration sought to ensure that the investigation into Russian election meddling would not die when Trump took office.
Trump vs. Obama on Syria Chemical Weapons Red Line, Bashar al-Assad
Much has been made about President Donald Trump's order of an airstrike earlier this month on a Syrian airbase in response to a chemical weapons attack on April 4 that killed 80 people. But does Trump's order send a message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that former President Barack Obama failed to deliver?
President Obama and Same-Sex Marriage – The Dance Continues
Some predictions are rather safe to make. 2012 is almost certain to be a determinative year on the issue of same-sex marriage.
Losing the Mandate of Heaven: Barack Obama and Abortion
It's a famous Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times. President Obama is living through those times, to be sure. The Chinese have another phrase: Losing the Mandate of Heaven. It is their ancient belief that rulers must govern in accord with Heaven's conception of justice.
Tea Party, Libertarian Groups Holding 'National Impeach Obama Week'
A coalition of mostly right wing groups will soon be hosting a "National Impeach Obama Week", which will involve numerous protests across the United States.
Obama, Unions Have Little to Celebrate This Labor Day
When President Obama took office in 2009, labor unions had high hopes with a new Democrat president taking office and Democratic control of both chambers of Congress. With just a little over a year before Obama asks for a second term, big labor has little to show for his first three years.
Obama to Have Historic Meeting with Cuban President Castro
U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro are expected to have a face-to-face discussion on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas in Panama Saturday, in an effort to restore diplomatic ties and set aside the two countries' Cold War enmity.
Obama, McCain Seize Wins in Potomac Primaries
Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) swept the Potomac primaries Tuesday, claiming victories in all three states.
White Evangelical Asks Black Evangelicals Why They Re-Elected Obama
In an open letter to black evangelicals, Michael Brown candidly asks whether they compromised their beliefs by voting for the re-election of President Barack Obama. "Are you guilty, on any level, of blind allegiance to the Democratic party? And, on Election Day, did any of you compromise your convictions out of racial solidarity?"
Evangelicals Applaud Obama for Sudan Envoy Appointment
Evangelical leaders and human rights groups applauded President Barack Obama Wednesday for naming an envoy for Sudan as the violence-wracked country faces a critical time in its history.
Fort Ord California Named National Monument by President Obama
Fort Ord in California has been designated a national monument after President Barack Obama signed an order on Friday, April 20. The site has been the home of 1.7 million United States soldiers.
Ex-Gay Gospel Singer Defends Himself at Obama Concert
Ex-gay Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin defended himself against attacks on his view that homosexuality is a choice at Sen. Barack Obamas gospel concert Sunday.