White House Eases More Restrictions on Travel to Cuba
The moves are the latest in a string of actions before President Obama’s trip to the island next week.
Obama Points to Florida Factory as Evidence That Stimulus Worked
Speaking at the Saft America battery plant, opened with a federal grant, the president said that subsidies had bolstered the…
President Weighs In on Data From Genes
President Obama said the success of his initiative to collect genetic data so scientists can develop drugs and personalized treatments…
Obama Moves to Expand Rules Aimed at Closing Gender Pay Gap
A new requirement, which follows a 2014 executive order affecting federal contractors, calls for companies with 100 employees or more…
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Financing Exports to Cuba
The new rules, announced by the Obama administration, allow banks to provide direct financing for products other than agricultural commodities.
Storage of Records of Background Checks Shifted After Last Year’s Security Breach
A major component of the overhaul will be the creation of a new agency that will process federal background checks,…
First Draft: Obama to Appear on Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
In an episode of Mr. Seinfeld’s web series to be released on Dec. 30, the president and the comedian drive…
President Obama, Once a Guest, Now a Leader in World Talks
President Obama declared victory at home in his quest for an ambitious climate agreement, six years after a climate pact…
White House Letter: A Digital Team Is Helping Obama Find His Voice Online
About 20 aides are dedicated to building a social media presence in the president’s own voice to help develop a…
National Briefing | Washington: State Dept. Denies Request for Delay on Pipeline Review
The State Department on Wednesday notified TransCanada, the company seeking to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline, that it would…