Presidential Race 2008 - Election 2008 - President 2008 Blog

White House Press Corps Spent the Fourth of July Hanging Out With Obama, Off the Record [Journalismism]

Reporters from roughly 30 television networks, newspapers, magazines, and web sites celebrated the Fourth of July with Barack Obama at the White House last weekend. Why didn't you know that?

Independents edge away from Obama

Obama’s job approval rating hits a — still healthy — low of 56 percent.

Democrats Say C.I.A. Deceived Congress for Years

Seven House members said the director of the Central Intelligence Agency told them that the agency concealed “significant actions” since 2001.

Billions in aid go to areas that backed Obama in ‘08

Billions of dollars in federal aid delivered directly to the local level to help revive the economy have gone overwhelmingly ...

Democrats Say C.I.A. Deceived Congress for Years

Seven House members said the director of the Central Intelligence Agency told them that the agency concealed “significant actions” since 2001.

The Obama justice system

(Updated below - Update II - Update III - Update IV) Spencer Ackerman yesterday attended a Senate hearing at which the DOD's General Counsel, Jeh Johnson, testified.

Health Deals Could Harbor Hidden Costs

As the White House trumpets big agreements, what the industry groups will be getting in return is rarely discussed.

Health Deals Could Harbor Hidden Costs

As the White House trumpets big agreements, what the industry groups will be getting in return is rarely discussed.

In Russia, Obama’s Star Power Does Not Translate

Unlike other capitals, Moscow has greeted President Obama as just another dignitary passing through.

Ohio: Obama Under 50% Approval

President Obama's job approval in Ohio has dropped significantly in the last two months, dipping under the 50% mark for the first time, according to a new poll by Quinnipiac University.