U.S. Political History and News

Clinton backs Obama Bill Clinton has endorsed Barrack Obama for the first time this year ahead of the US Presidential election. Barack Obama is seeking the full support of the Democrats for this year's US Presidential election. Former US president Bill Clinton campaigned …See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz Obama hosts Japan prime [...]

Israel Matzav: Obama ups the ante on unfrozen aid to 'Palestinians' An official with the US Agency for International Development said Saturday that the money had been restored. Obama stated that the aid was “important to the security interests of the United States.” The US Congress froze a $192 million aid …Israel Matzav Dissident's flight [...]

What Congress? Obama frees $192M to Muslim 'Palestine … Section 3 of Congress's Palestinian Accountability Act, which applies to 2012, stipulates that “no funds available to any United States Government department or agency … may be obligated or expended with respect to providing funds to the …Creeping Sharia Obama overrides Congress, signs waiver to send [...]

Obama having limited success with Russia, China approach April 13, 2012: President Barack Obama in Tampa, Fla., speaks about trade before heading to the Summit of the Americas. US President Barack Obama's "pivot" to China's neighborhood and the "reset" in relations with Russia have produced limited results …See all stories on this topic » Robots [...]

If the U.S. presidential election were today and held on Gamespot … I'd keep Obama in for the remaining 4 years to see what he could do–then I'd vote for Ron Paul because, frankly, he's the Batman.www.gamespot.com/…/if-the-u.s.-presidential-election-were-to… France's Hollande warns of wave of layoffs after presidential vote PARIS (Reuters) – France's Socialist presidential frontrunner Francois [...]

Obama lifts Palestinian aid barrier US president signs waiver releasing $192 aid package frozen by Congress. Obama says aiding Palestinian Authority is 'important for security interests of United States' President Barack Obama has signed a waiver declaring that aid to the Palestinian …See all stories on this topic » Florida's Crucial Hispanic Voters Remain Wary [...]

US Republican urges Obama push on Russia trade bill But Camp, who announced plans to hold a hearing on the legislation in June, said the Obama administration has not engaged "strongly enough" to overcome resistance in Congress to passing the bill, which is also a top priority for US business groups.See all stories on this [...]

Rubio says US should do more to protect Syrians The potential Republican vice presidential candidate gave a lengthy foreign policy speech that stressed a more active US role in the world but that echoed US President Barack Obama's positions in some respects, notably on Syria and Iran.See all stories on this topic » Obama picks [...]

Obama congratulates E. Timor president-elect WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated former guerilla leader Taur Matan Ruak for winning the run-off in the East Timor presidential election last week. Obama, in a written statement, also paid tribute to outgoing East Timor …See all stories on this topic » AFP Saxby Chambliss on [...]

Obama strong in swing states as economy improves Voters in those states do not reliably support the candidate of either the Republican or Democratic party. Their importance derives not only from their unpredictability but also from the US presidential election process, which depends on the electoral …See all stories on this topic » Speculation about [...]