Obama Slows Afghan Withdrawal Again, Keeping 8,400 Troops Through His Term
At one point, President Obama had plans to essentially end the longest war in U.S. history. Over the past two years, Obama has changed those plans.
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The Obama Years: Views On A Presidency, Across America
How has life changed over the past eight years under President Obama? NPR hits the road to ask Americans about Obama's White House years on everything from jobs and energy to race and immigration.
President Obama Defends His Record On Race
In an interview with NPR, Obama answers critics among people of color who say that, despite their overwhelming support at the ballot box, he hasn't delivered enough results for their communities.
Obama: Trump Hasn't Captured 'Zeitgeist Of The Country'
Donald Trump may have clinched the GOP nomination, but President Obama says Trump's record low favorability ratings show that he hasn't won over the hearts and minds of the country just yet.
After Supreme Court Defeat, Obama Says Immigration Question Now Up To Voters
President Obama said the Supreme Court's deadlock on his immigration actions doesn't change his deportation priorities. But it does mean that voters will decide how to proceed.
Donald Trump Bans Washington Post From Campaign Events
The action is the latest in a string of moves Trump's campaign has made in denying credentials to news outlets that, in the mind of the billionaire businessman, have not treated him fairly.
Not Always A 'Thunderbolt': The Evolution Of LGBT Rights Under Obama
Much has changed during the Obama administration — including the legalization of same-sex marriage. The president praised that Supreme Court decision, but activists have not always applauded him.
Obama Makes Historic Visit To Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park
Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit the city destroyed by an American atomic bomb in the closing days of World War II.
As President Visits Japan, Okinawa Controversy Is Back In The Limelight
Following a gruesome killing, allegedly by a former Marine, controversy over the presence of American troops on Okinawa is adding another layer to Obama's historic trip this week.
Obama Announces U.S. Will Lift Arms Embargo Against Vietnam
During a visit to Hanoi, President Obama announced an end to the five-decades-long ban on selling weapons to Vietnam.