President Gets His Own Twitter Account: 'It's Barack. Really'
Obama's bio on @POTUS says he is "Dad, husband and 44th President of the United States."
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Just How Big Is The Asia Trade Deal Obama Wants? It's A Beast
The 12 countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership account for almost 36 percent of the world's economy, which would make TPP by far the largest U.S. trade pact.
All Eyes On Senate As Patriot Act Provisions Set To Expire
Three key provisions of the act sunset on June 1. The Senate has scheduled a rare Sunday session to try to pass a House measure that modifies some of the provisions.
As Congress Haggles Over Patriot Act, We Answer 6 Basic Questions
If you haven't been paying attention, here's a primer on the changes Congress is considering making to U.S. surveillance practices.
Plan Bee: White House Unveils Strategy To Protect Pollinators
The national strategy addresses the alarming decline in honeybee populations. It calls for more bee habitat and more research into ways to protect bees from disease and pesticides.
Obama To Limit Police Acquisition Of Some Military-Style Equipment
In an executive order, President Obama curbed the kind of equipment local police can acquire from the federal government. He also demanded more accountability in exchange for other equipment.
Drone-Like Device Puts White House On Lockdown
A person flying a small drone-like device too close to the White House was taken into custody. It's another in a line of security instances around the White House.
4 Things We Learned About What Bill Clinton Is Up To
Despite controversies with the Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton is aiming to keep it going even if his wife, Hillary, becomes president.
Power Outages Hit Parts Of Washington, D.C., Including The White House
Several government buildings, including the Capitol and the State Department were affected. The problem was traced back to a transmission line in southern Maryland.
Michelle Obama's 'Evolution Of Mom Dancing' Is Back With Part 2
On The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and the first lady dug out their cardigans to dance the "This Ol' Thing? I Got It At Talbots."