White House

One Year Out — 5 Things That Might Determine The Next President

4:34pm November 10, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Election Day 2016 is Nov. 8. There are several things to watch that could determine the next president, like anger in the electorate over such issues as income inequality and President Obama's record.

President Obama, flanked by Secretary of State John Kerry (right) and Vice President Joe Biden, announced the Keystone XL pipeline decision Friday in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Plan

2:59pm November 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

"Shipping dirtier crude oil into our country would not increase America's energy security," the president said in a statement delivered at the White House.

Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig is ending his presidential campaign after he says he would fail again to make the Democrats' debate stage.

Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid

3:39pm November 02, 2015

The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush is slashing staff salaries and making other deep cuts to keep his presidential hopes alive.

Struggling Bush Campaign Starts Making Cuts

2:18pm October 23, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The former Florida governor's presidential campaign is slashing staff salaries, as the Republican tries to keep pace with a still-strong Donald Trump, surging Ben Carson and others.

White House Proposes Plan To Help Puerto Rico Emerge From Debt Crisis

2:12pm October 22, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The commonwealth faces a budget shortfall of $28 billion over the next five years.

Vice President Joe Biden announces he will not seek the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination during an appearance in the White House Rose Garden with President Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.

Joe Biden: Window 'Has Closed' For A White House Bid

12:46pm October 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

After a long and very public flirtation with a third White House bid, the vice president has ultimately decided against a late entrance into the presidential race.

President Obama talks with Texas high school student Ahmed Mohamed during the White House's Astronomy Night event on the South Lawn Monday night.

Clock-Making Texas Teen Visits White House For Astronomy Night

12:53pm October 20, 2015

by Bill Chappell

After Ahmed Mohamed was arrested, he received thousands of messages of support — including one from President Obama, who tweeted, "Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House?"

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina walks the streets of Manchester, NH with Mayor Ted Gastas. Gastas has also campaigned with three other GOP candidates this year.

Politics & Government

Meet The N.H. Mayor Presidential Candidates Want To Knock On Doors With

9:42am October 17, 2015

by Brady Carlson

Local candidates in the first in the nation primary state often get high profile company when they stump for votes.

U.S. and South Korean soldiers of the combined 2nd Infantry Division train at Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea.

World News

For South Korea-U.S. Summit, The Big Question Is Still North Korea

12:05pm October 15, 2015

by Elise Hu

President Obama is hosting South Korea's president at the White House to reaffirm one of America's longest running alliances in Asia. The long-vexing question on the agenda: North Korea.

The damaged hospital in which the Doctors Without Borders medical charity operated is seen following a U.S. airstrike in the northern city of Kunduz.

Taliban Announces It Has Withdrawn From Afghan City Of Kunduz

5:39pm October 13, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The Taliban said in a statement they have achieved all their objectives including seizing the major transportation hub of Kunduz, releasing its fighters from a prison and grabbing tons of weapons.