Scorecard For A Departing President: Assessing Obama's Successes And Shortcomings
As President Obama prepares to deliver his farewell message to the country, we look back at the legacy the past eight years might leave.
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Tom Perez: 'We've Gotten Away From The Basics As A Party'
The candidate for chairman of the Democratic National Committee — and Obama's labor secretary — was critical of Democrats' organizational efforts in an interview with NPR.
This Could Be The Busiest And Most Consequential Week Before Trump Takes Office
This week sets the table for Donald Trump's entry into the White House, as Cabinet picks face scrutiny in the Senate, the president-elect faces reporters — and Barack Obama offers his farewell.
Obama Says Goodbye This Week, But His Message Hasn't Always Gotten Through
President Obama came into office hailed as the "Great Communicator," but when it came to explaining the $780 billion stimulus, he came up short, setting up a pattern that would repeat.
What Kind Of 'Jobs President' Has Obama Been — In 8 Charts
President Obama inherited an economy that was cratering, the worst recession since the Great Depression. Slowly, but surely, things have turned around. The job market is strong, but quickly shifting.
Obama Makes A Last-Ditch Effort For His Signature Health Care Law
President Obama tries to rally congressional Democrats to save his namesake health care law, even as Republicans take the first step toward repeal.
GOP Leaders Ready To Pivot From 'Do-Nothing' To Doing A Lot In 2017
For the first time in a decade, GOP leaders in Congress will have a Republican president to approve their agenda. But they'll have to manage differences over Russia and Cabinet nominees.
World Leaders Welcome New Year With Messages Of Reconciliation — Or Not
Statements from world leaders in the final days of 2016 range from the reflective to the inflammatory to the unusual.
Thanks To Russia, 2016 Isn't Really Going To End For Obama And Trump
By refusing to respond to the sanctions, Russian President Putin spurned Obama and kept up what has looked like a public bromance with the president-elect, who in turn called him "very smart!"
As U.S. Confronts Russia, Trump's Admiration Of Putin Is Consistent
Once again, President-elect Donald Trump is praising the Russian president as a stronger and more strategic leader than Barack Obama.