Barack Obama News
Read news, analysis, and commentary on Barack Obama, his administration’s legacy, and his continuing impact on national debates.
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Congress Shouldn’t Push Obama’s Flawed Child Nutrition Policy on Children
The Senate is at work on reauthorizing child nutrition programs. Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee passed by voice vote its child nutrition legislation that would reauthorize these programs for five years. One of the most controversial points of debate has been the school meal standards that implement the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010,…Rachel Sheffield -
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Will Obama Be Held Accountable for Fast and Furious? What a New Court Decision Means
In an odd coincidence, a federal district court on Tuesday issued a decision against President Barack Obama in the Operation Fast and Furious fiasco, at almost the same time that Fox News broke a story about Mexican authorities finding a Fast and Furious gun in the hideout of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. El Chapo Guzman,…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Proposed Obama Rule on Transgender Persons Could Affect Homeless Shelters
Emergency shelters are the next target for regulations elevating gender identity over health, safety, privacy, and religious liberty concerns. Emergency shelters are the next target for regulations elevating gender identity over health, safety, privacy, and religious liberty concerns. On Nov. 20, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provided notice of a proposed new…Melody Wood -
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Why the Obama Administration Just Expanded the Central American Refugee Program
This week, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the U.S. would “expand” its “refugee admission program in order to help vulnerable families and individuals from the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.” But what exactly does this mean? Here are three important facts on the issue: 1) Who qualifies as a…David Inserra -
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Cartoon: Obama’s Division of Power
Genevieve Wood wrote earlier this week on President Obama's executive actions: Many of President Obama’s executive actions—whether the most recent ones calling for more gun control or past ones extending amnesty to millions here illegally—are already being or will one day be challenged in the courts. This is why it’s encouraging to see reports this…Glenn Foden -
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President Obama’s Final State of the Union, by the Numbers
President Barack Obama delivered his seventh State of the Union address Tuesday night, keeping an eye toward the future as he outlined how his policies have helped—and continue to help—the American people. In his swan song State of the Union message before a joint session of Congress, Obama touched on policy issues such as the economy, terrorism, and health care. Here’s a…Melissa Quinn -
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3 Reasons Why Obama Shouldn’t Claim Victory Over Ebola Response
President Barack Obama highlighted several “success” stories in his State of the Union address: half-measures in Syria, kowtowing to Iran, and the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Since others have described the administration’s failed efforts in Syria and Iran, I’ll focus on Ebola. The president rightly acknowledged the essential roles played by…Daniel Kaniewski -
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Conservatives Condemn Obama’s Silence on Sailors Captured by Iran
As President Obama prepared to make his final State of the Union address, news came that Iran had seized 10 American sailors after their gunboats entered contested waters in the Persian Gulf. The incident exploded in the news cycle but didn’t make the final draft of Obama’s speech. Now conservative lawmakers are lambasting the president…Philip Wegmann -
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Obama Outlined His Agenda. Here’s What Conservatives Have on Theirs.
On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama laid out his agenda in his final State of the Union. On Wednesday morning, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, outlined the policy issues conservatives plan to pursue in 2016. Most of their priorities didn’t match the president’s legislative initiatives, except in the case of passing…Philip Wegmann -
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Fact-Checking Obama’s Final State of the Union
President Barack Obama looked to the future Tuesday night in his final State of the Union address, touching on issues ranging from health care and the economy to climate change, terrorism, and military strength. Obama touted the achievements of his seven years in office and outlined how he thought his policies will help Americans for years…Melissa Quinn -
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What 52 Lawmakers Said About Obama’s State of the Union Speech
President Barack Obama delivered his seventh and final State of the Union Address Tuesday night, repeatedly emphasizing the need for Americans on both sides of the political spectrum to come together to advance the nation as a whole. “Will we respond to the changes of our time with fear, turning inward as a nation, and…Natalie Johnson -
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Mike Lee’s 1-Minute Response to Obama
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, responded to President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address in a one-minute video Tuesday night.Daily Signal Staff -
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48 Tweets From Conservatives About Obama’s Last State of the Union
Tuesday evening marked President Barack seventh State of the Union address. Conservative voices took their reactions to Twitter while Obama addressed the nation from inside the House chamber during a joint session of Congress. Here are some of the top tweets made during or right after Obama’s remarks: https://twitter.com/BrittanyLCorona/status/687091254597779456 "YOU LIE!" Sorry, just warming up. #SOTU — Jon…Leah Jessen -
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Obama in Final State of the Union: ‘Tonight, We Turn the Page’
Here is the full text of President Obama’s final State of the Union address, as released by the White House and prepared for delivery. >>> Watch the Speech Live on The Daily Signal Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the…Barack Obama -
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What Obama Got Wrong in the State of the Union
Heritage Foundation experts weighed in on the policies President Barack Obama mentioned in his last State of the Union address. Here is what they had to say after the president's speech. Economy Education Foreign Policy and National Security Climate Change Health Care Legal Life and Marriage Economy The Economy Is Far From Booming President Obama boasts America…Rob Kuhlman -
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Finally, a Strategy to Checkmate Obama’s Executive Actions
Many of President Obama’s executive actions—whether the most recent ones calling for more gun control or past ones extending amnesty to millions here illegally—are already being or will one day be challenged in the courts. This is why it’s encouraging to see reports this week that lawmakers may finally make a real effort to checkmate…Genevieve Wood -
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2 Refugees Charged With Supporting Terrorism. Is Obama Doing Enough to Keep America Safe?
The Justice Department announced last week that two individuals in separate cases in Texas and California are being charged with supporting terrorism. While they have in common that they both came to the U.S. through the refugee system (from Iraq and Syria), it is important to note their differences: One suspect seems to have been radicalized…David Inserra -
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10 Steps Obama Should Take to Fix Our Foreign Policy
It’s a good thing President Barack Obama is “not interested in America winning,” because with our current strategy, we certainly aren’t. As a result of Obama’s failed defense and foreign policy, we have experienced a sharp decline in U.S. power and influence both at home and overseas. Although Obama is unlikely to change course any…Bridget Mudd -
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Measure Would Allow Obama to Revoke Bill Cosby’s Medal of Freedom
A new bill would give President Obama the power to strip embattled comedian Bill Cosby of his Presidential Medal of Freedom. “I am sick and tired of watching the rapid decline of our culture right in front of our eyes. It’s time to reclaim our nation’s moral compass,” Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., said of the…Philip Wegmann -
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The Difference Between Obama’s Recovery and Reagan’s
So President Barack Obama is back from Hawaii and the Los Angeles Times reports the president will trumpet his economic record. The Times reports: Eager to stay on the offensive as new Republican majorities are seated in Congress, the president plans to take a more bullish economic message on the road next week in something…Stephen Moore