Hillary Clinton 'Thrilled' To Have President Obama's Endorsement
After the bitter primary battle between Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the party seeks to unify ahead of the general election.
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'It's Just the Beginning Now,' Says Man Freed From Serving Two Life Sentences
David Padilla is adjusting to life back home in Northeast Philadelphia. After nearly 20 years in prison, he won clemency last year, freeing him from two life sentences for nonviolent drug crimes.
Fact Check: Has President Obama 'Depleted' The Military?
Republican presidential candidates, led by Donald Trump, claim President Obama has slashed defense spending and will leave his successor with a weaker force. We break it down.
Plenty Of Friction Expected During Obama's Visit To Saudi Arabia
President Obama departs Tuesday for Saudi Arabia, where he'll meet with King Salman and leaders of neighboring states. There's plenty to talk about: Relations have been strained on a number of fronts.
President Obama Chides Media For 2016 Election Coverage
The president decried the media's role in and responsibility for the current political climate — and this campaign — at a journalism award dinner Monday night.
Biden Concedes Obama Nominated More Moderate Judge To Win Over Republicans
The vice president said Obama's pick of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court was a deliberate effort. "We've reached out," Biden said. "Who do you want?"
White House Makes Full-Court Press For Garland As Supreme Court Nominee
President Obama is hoping his pick of D.C. appeals court Judge Merrick Garland can force Republicans to consider him — or face the political consequences.
Merrick Garland Is Named As President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee
A former prosecutor, federal judge Merrick Garland will visit Capitol Hill on Thursday to begin meeting with legislators, Obama said.
Gaming Association Boasts More NCAA Brackets Than Votes For Next President
The American Gaming Association estimates Americans will complete upwards of 70 million NCAA tournament brackets this year — potentially more than votes cast for any 2016 presidential candidate.
Barack And Michelle Obama To Headline South By Southwest Festivals
The president is talking with the editor in chief of The Texas Tribune to open SXSW Interactive on March 11, and five days later, the first lady will deliver the keynote for SXSW Music.