The Complicated History Of Popes And U.S. Presidents
Pope Francis' visit to Washington marks the 29th time a pope has sat down for a meeting with a president of the United States. As usual, politics will provide the backdrop.
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The White House Plan That Could Get Millions Of Immigrants To Vote
The Obama administration is kicking off a campaign to encourage legal immigrants in the country to become citizens, which could potentially swell voter rolls by millions before Election Day.
Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit The White House In November
The meeting signals a possible smoothing of relations between the heads of state after the Israeli prime minister's critical remarks about President Obama's plan to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.
Obama Posts Comment On 'Humans Of New York' Photo Of Iranian Father And Son
A Facebook post on the popular photo blog caught the eye of the president, who called it "inspirational."
Obama To Rename Continent's Highest Peak From Mount McKinley To Denali
Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."
A Less-Restrained Obama Finally Says 'Bucket'
With no elections left to run, President Obama appears to be acting on his joke from earlier this year about having a to-do list that, well, rhymes with "bucket."
White House Fence Jumper Killed In Pennsylvania Courthouse
Curtis Smith, 34, was arrested for scaling a wall at the White House in March and was killed Tuesday after allegedly attacking a sheriff's deputy at a Pennsylvania courthouse.
Obama Could Make An Endorsement In Primary Between Clinton, Biden
A White House spokesman won't rule out the possibility of the president choosing sides in a presidential primary, even if it's a race between his former secretary of state and his vice president.
White House Hires Its First Openly Transgender Staffer
Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, 28, was appointed to serve as an outreach and recruitment director for presidential personnel.
The Latest On Iran Deal: Obama Says Deal Provides New Way Forward
In a speech from the White House, President Obama said that quite simply this deal keeps Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.