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Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson speaks during a town hall meeting in Ankeny, Iowa.

After Oregon Shooting, GOP Candidates Urge Caution In Response

3:39pm October 09, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Most Republicans are calling for a renewed focus on mental health services, but some of the presidential candidates have been criticized for their word choice in responding.

Clinton Breaks With Obama To Oppose Asia Trade Deal

6:08pm October 07, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

"What I know of it, as of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it," the Democrat said, breaking with President Obama on his signature trade deal he hopes to push through Congress.

Obama: We Won't Turn Syria Into 'Proxy War' Between U.S. And Russia

5:14pm October 02, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

President Obama said he rejected the Russian assumption that all of those groups who oppose Syrian President Bashar Assad are terrorists.

Politics & Government

Obama Approves Law To Fund Government Through Mid-December

8:34pm September 30, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

President Obama signed the bill into law before the midnight deadline to keep the government running. The measure does not defund Planned Parenthood as House Republicans had threatened.

President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands before their private meeting at UN headquarters Monday.

Politics & Government

After U.N. Speeches, Obama And Putin Discuss Syria In 'Business-Like' Meeting

7:28am September 29, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

After both presidents delivered speeches to the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, they met privately for 90 minutes to discuss Ukraine and Syria.

Cuban President Raul Castro and President Obama shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama, in April.

Obama, Castro To Meet At U.N. Next Week

12:48pm September 27, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The two leaders will have their second, informal, face-to-face meeting since April at the General Assembly meeting in New York.

The tables are set in the State Dining Room of the White House for Friday's state dinner honoring visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

For China's President, An Evening Of Lobster, Lamb and Ne-Yo

5:11pm September 24, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

President Obama is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a state dinner Friday. The menu features American favorites with "nuances of Chinese flavors." Ne-Yo, a part-Chinese R&B artist, will perform.

As U.S. Announces Plan To Accept More Refugees, Michigan Gets Ready

2:00pm September 24, 2015

by Sarah Cwiek

Southeast Michigan has taken in waves of refugees from the Middle East conflicts for decades, resulting in a strong Arab-American community. Refugee advocates say they're prepared to help Syrians.

Queue Listen Now

President Barack Obama and Pope Francis stand at attention during the playing of the national anthems during a state arrival ceremony for the pope on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday.

Pope Francis Tells His U.S. Bishops Not To Shy Away From Big Issues

12:42pm September 24, 2015

by Bill Chappell

When it comes to abortion, hunger, war, immigrants who drown, the sick and the environment, "it is wrong to look the other way or remain silent," Francis said.

President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2013.

Obama And Putin To Meet One-On-One Next Week In New York

11:50am September 24, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

President Obama has had limited contact with President Vladimir Putin since Russia's annexation of Crimea last year.