Obama economic adviser Lawrence Summers says financial rescues were ‘necessity not choice’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s economic adviser says the administration’s efforts to rescue banks, insurance companies and car makers were done out of “necessity not choice.” GOP House official finds comparisons of Obama’s plan for the auto industry in Putin’s RussiaWASHINGTON — The No. 2 Republican in the House on Thursday compared President Barack Obama’s plans for the auto industry to the policies of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, saying the White House has stripped credit holders of rights and given them to Democratic allies. Democrats close in on war funding agreement; House and Senate votes next weekWASHINGTON — Capitol Hill Democrats are closing in on agreement on a war funding bill that’s now likely to cost taxpayers well over $100 billion with the late addition of more flu-fighting funds and money to subsidize new car purchases. Lawmaker, country lawyer defeats Clinton confidante Terry McAuliffe in Va. governor primaryRICHMOND, Va. — A state senator and small-town lawyer pulled off a surprising win in Virginia’s Democratic primary for governor, besting a former legislative colleague and the well-funded Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. SPIN METER: Obama’s new ‘accelerated’ recovery plan is neither new nor acceleratedWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is promising some exciting coming attractions for his stimulus plan. But it turns out they’re just summer reruns. Obama’s Day: President to meet with Cabinet on stimulusWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, back in Washington from Europe and the Middle East, is turning his focus to domestic policy. Key GOP senator to Obama: ‘You got nerve’ for pressuring Congress on health careWASHINGTON — A Republican Senate chairman whose involvement is key if there’s going to be a bipartisan health care deal is responding angrily to President Barack Obama’s latest comments on the issue. Israel’s Netanyahu to lay out peace principles next week in response to Obama speechJERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he will deliver a major policy address next week laying out his proposed road to Mideast peace, after coming under stiff U.S. pressure to freeze West Bank settlement construction and endorse Palestinian statehood. Obama, family spend time seeing Paris after whirlwind tripPARIS — President Barack Obama spent a few hours as a tourist this weekend, seeing Paris with his wife and two young girls after his trip to the Middle East, Germany and the beaches of Normandy. Obama to pay tribute to D-Day’s heroes, discuss Iran and Mideast with French presidentCAEN, France — President Barack Obama turns Saturday to the icons and heroes of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, paying tribute to a feat that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance in a bid to shore up today’s U.S.-Europe relationship. Obama meets Merkel at start of Germany visitDRESDEN - US President Barack Obama met German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday at the start of a brief visit to Germany. White House gives Senate panel documents on Sotomayor’s speeches, writings, nominationWASHINGTON — The White House delivered a huge portfolio of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s writings, speeches and rulings to Capitol Hill Wednesday, with details about the federal judge that will shape the debate over seating her on the court. Bernard Kerik pleads not guilty to lying to White House officials; blasts prosecution onlineWASHINGTON — Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of lying to the White House, a case he described online as “unprecedented, selective, and overreaching.” GM says it will keep its finances public after exiting bankruptcy as a ‘private’ companyNEW YORK — When General Motors Corp. emerges from bankruptcy protection, it will technically be a brand new, privately held company — yet it will be more publicly owned than ever, with taxpayers holding a 60 percent stake. First lady, daughters Malia and Sasha to meet president in Paris for a family weekendWASHINGTON — It’s a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. Bernard Kerik pleads not guilty to charges of making false statements to White House officialsWASHINGTON — Former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of lying to the White House while being vetted to be Homeland Security secretary. White House to give Senate panel writings, speeches by Obama’s Supreme Court nomineeWASHINGTON — The White House says it will deliver a huge dossier of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s writings, speeches and unpublished rulings to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Obama speech stirs controversy at homeWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama’s Thursday speech to the Muslim world has stirred controversy at home with some calling it “a continuation of his detente” and others finding fault with his “studious avoidance” of the word “terrorism”. AP Source: Choice to head Obama’s Homeland’s intel effort tied to CIA enhanced interrogationWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s pick for a top intelligence post at the Homeland Security Department has ties to the CIA’s harsh interrogation program, a congressional aide said. Obama makes a valiant attempt to bring Arab world close to U.SCAIRO - The United States President Barack Obama on Thursday attempted to bridge the gulf between America and the Islamic world by delivering a historical speech aimed at generating confidence, hope and an environment of development with peace among all. Obama’s speech strikes a chord in IndiaNEW DELHI - President Barack Obama’s stirring speech at the Cairo University struck a chord in India, home to the world’s second largest Muslim population, with academicians and intellectuals seeing in it a new beginning by Washington to repair the US’ strained relations with the Muslim world. Obama, White House engage social networks online to engage Muslims during Cairo speechWASHINGTON — President Obama in Egypt told Muslims he wants to engage them and their countries. More than 5,000 miles away, U.S. administration officials sent notes to supporters — and critics — via Twitter, Facebook and text messages to reinforce the point. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Year after campaign rumors he was Muslim, Obama highlights Islamic tiesCAIRO — There was a time when Barack Obama wasn’t eager to highlight his ties to Islam. Now, Obama is the U.S. president. And his audience is bigger and more diverse: a world that includes 1.5 billion Muslims. Analysis: Obama offers unclenched fist to Muslims, admits speech can’t fix ‘years of mistrust’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama offered the world the audacity to hope for peace in the Middle East and a better understanding between the United States and Muslims. Still, a president known for his soaring oratory admitted his words alone would not change a thing. In widely anticipated speech, Obama seeks new beginning in US ties with MuslimsCAIRO — Quoting from the Quran for emphasis, President Barack Obama called for a “new beginning between the United States and Muslims” Thursday and said together, they could confront violent extremism across the globe and advance the timeless search for peace in the Middle East. New gunbattle between Palestinian security forces and Hamas in West Bank town, say policeQALQILIYA, West Bank — Palestinian police killed two Hamas militants on Thursday after the men opened fire at security forces who had surrounded their underground hideout, officials said. President Obama calls for new start with Muslim world, saying there must be mutual respectCAIRO — President Barack Obama is calling for “a new beginning” between the United States and the Muslim world, saying it’s time to focus on the interests they share rather than their differences. Records suggest Obama has German roots dating back to 1700sBESIGHEIM, Germany — Barack Obama in traditional German lederhosen? It may be hard to imagine, but researchers in the U.S. say they have located documents that prove the president has German roots dating to the 1700s. With plans hush-hush, expectation mounts ahead of the Obamas’ weekend in ParisPARIS — Not since the Kennedy era has an American first lady — and in tow, her presidential husband — been so eagerly awaited in Paris. Sotomayor back on Capitol Hill, as senators haggle over timing of confirmation hearingsWASHINGTON — Senators are looking closely at the records and writings of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, Republicans seeking any detail that might slow her march toward confirmation and Democrats trying to bolster their case that she’s a moderate who puts the law above her beliefs and biases. |
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