'Tonight, We Turn The Page': Obama Lays Out 2015 Agenda
"It has been, and still is, a hard time for many" Americans, President Obama said in Tuesday night's State of the Union address. "But tonight, we turn the page."
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State Of The Union: 5 Things To Watch
The prospects for passing major parts of President Obama's agenda are slim to none. So what kind of tone will he take toward Congress?
White House Seeks More Time From Congress On Iran
There is bipartisan support for sanctions — and a veto threat from the president. His chief of staff, Denis McDonough, says the White House would consider congressional action "later in the year."
State Of The Union Will Tout Progress, But Is The Economy Fixed?
The economy has improved greatly since President Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009. But is his economic legacy impressive enough to justify taking a victory lap during his State of the Union address?
Delegation Of Congressional Democrats Visits Cuba
The group of four senators and two congressional representatives will meet with members of the Cuban government in hopes of enhancing cooperation between the long-time adversaries.
Republican Leaders Dismiss Obama's Tax Proposal As 'Not Serious'
House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and others have rebuffed the president's plan to cut taxes for middle income earners by raising them on the wealthiest Americans.
Obama: There's A Less Than 50-50 Chance Of A Nuclear Deal With Iran
In a joint press conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama also urged Congress to keep out of the negotiations with Iran.
North Korea: New Sanctions Prove U.S. 'Inveterate Repugnancy'
The statement by an unnamed foreign ministry official in Pyongyang comes two days after President Obama slapped new sanctions on the hard-line regime.
WATCH: Full Video Of President Obama's Interview With NPR
The interview was wide-ranging and nuanced. Obama touched on topics ranging from Iran to his view of race relations in the country to the new political reality of a Legislature controlled by the GOP.
U.S. Transfers 5 Guantanamo Detainees To Kazakhstan
The transfer is part of a plan to close the detention facility in Cuba. The Pentagon says there are still 127 detainees at Guantanamo.