State GovernmentAt Final White House Press Conference, Obama Offers Both Reflections And RebukesJanuary 18, 2017In subtle nods to President-elect Donald Trump, Obama defended voting rights and a free press, all while reassuring Americans that "at my core, I think we're going to be OK."
Obama Wraps Up 2015 With Year-End Press ConferenceDecember 18, 2015The president took questions Friday afternoon, speaking about the budget, counterterrorism and Syria, among other issues. Afterward, he'll travel to San Bernardino, Calif., to visit families of victims of this month's terrorist attack.
Obama, Hollande Say They Will Expand Attacks Against ISIS In Syria, IraqNovember 24, 2015UPDATE: 10:04 a.m. (AP) - The latest on President Barack Obama's meeting with French President Francois Hollande at the White House on the fight against the Islamic State group.
Obama Offers Impassioned Defense Of Democracy, DiplomacySeptember 28, 2015(AP) - President Barack Obama and some 160 other world leaders are gathering at the United Nations to address Middle East unrest and other global issues related to peace and international security.
Obama Praises Three Americans Who Thwarted Train AttackSeptember 17, 2015 | Bob MoffittUPDATE 11:09 a.m.: President Barack Obama met Thursday with the three Sacramento men who helped subdue a gunman on a French train last month. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Obama Defends Iran Nuclear DealJuly 15, 2015The president's news conference comes a day after the U.S. and five other world powers struck a deal with Iran over its nuclear program. The agreement faces skepticism in Congress as well as among U.S. allies in the Middle East.
Sacramento County Sheriff Deputy's Widow To Attend State Of The UnionJanuary 19, 2015(AP) - The widow of a Sacramento County sheriff's deputy who was killed in the line of duty in October has been invited to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.
Obama Pledges Support To Help Seek Justice For Paris AttacksJanuary 16, 2015(AP) - President Barack Obama says the U.S. and Britain will do everything in their power to help France seek justice for last week's terror attacks.
Obama: Sony Decision To Cancel Movie A `Mistake'December 19, 2014The president discussed issues ranging from normalization of relations with Cuba to Sony Pictures' decision to cancel release of the film 'The Interview' after a North Korean hack attack.
Obama: Plane shot Down By Missile, 1 American DeadJuly 18, 2014(AP) -- Obama calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, demands credible investigation of downed plane.