Obama Administration

President Obama has reason to smile. He's now just three votes shy of being able to sustain a veto of a resolution of congressional disapproval of his Iran nuclear deal — that is, of being able to advance the deal over Republican objections.

Obama Gets One More Vote Closer To 'Yes' On Iran Deal

3:49pm August 30, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he's backing the Iran deal despite "significant shortcomings." It brings Obama within three votes of sustaining a veto against congressional disapproval.

Solar panels gather sunlight in Florida.

Obama Administration Aims To Expand Access To Solar Power

2:53pm July 07, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The White House is announcing a series of moves, including installing more solar energy units in federally subsidized housing, low cost loans for homeowners and a program to help renters.

Supreme Court Rules In Industry's Favor. What's EPA's Next Move?

12:32am June 30, 2015

by Christopher Joyce

Monday's decision from the high court technically only applies to the Clean Air Act's standards on mercury emissions from power plants. But it could affect future EPA regulations, legal experts say.

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National

Obama Administration Acts To Ease Family Detentions

7:04pm June 24, 2015

by Brian Naylor

Families detained after illegal border crossings will be allowed to post bond, but that doesn't please either side of the immigration debate.

Senate Panel Says Obama Administration Lacks Watchdogs

3:51pm June 03, 2015

by Brian Naylor

Seven of the 33 inspector general posts in the Obama administration are being filled by temporary appointees, according to the panel. Permanent IGs have been nominated for just three of the vacancies.

President Obama with Cuban President Raul Castro during their historic meeting at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City. The Obama administration announced Tuesday it will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

White House Says It Will Remove Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism

5:22pm April 14, 2015

by Sam Sanders

The move is just one part of the Obama administration's push to normalize diplomatic relations with Cuba.

National

Brooklyn Prosecutor Could Be Nominated Attorney General In Coming Days

5:59pm November 07, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

Loretta Lynch is the lead federal prosecutor in a district of 8 million people. But outside law enforcement circles, she isn't widely known. She'd be the nation's first black female attorney general.

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If you worked here, you'd be worried about losing your employer-funded health insurance contributions.

Congress May Be Getting Its Own Obamacare Glitch Fixed

10:16pm August 02, 2013

by Julie Rovner

The Obama administration says it has solved a thorny issue that threatened the health insurance coverage of more than 10,000 congressional staffers. But critics say the administration is overstepping its legal authority.

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President Obama is expected to nominate Gina McCarthy, currently assistant administrator with the Environmental Protection Agency, to head the agency on Monday. The nomination requires a Senate confirmation.

Politics & Government

President Obama To Nominate New EPA, Budget And Energy Heads

1:02pm March 04, 2013

by Scott Horsley

President Obama plans to announce three Cabinet-level nominations Monday, including a new administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, who could be on the hot seat in the looming battle over global warming.

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