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Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops

It is a standard practice for the president – the same rule his predecessors followed – when visiting troops injured in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. For nearly two hours, Mr. Obama spent time with 19 soldiers and three families of soldiers in the ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. House of Representatives,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress

A Challenge for the Commander In Chief

President Obama faces a delicate question in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings. In any moment of national tragedy, Americans expect to hear from their president. Mr. Obama quickly came forward, offering words of consolation, prayers for victims and ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  6 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. Senate,  U.S. Congress,  New York Times Company

Obama Announces Endorsements for Health Care Bill

Doug Mills/The New York Times President Obama made an unexpected appearance at the daily press briefing to discuss the House health care legislation. President Obama made a surprise appearance at the daily White House press briefing on Thursday ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  AARP,  U.S. Congress,  New York Times Company

White House Plays Down Election Results

He said so himself during the opening scene of a newly released documentary on HBO, which chronicles his journey to the White House. The film begins the night of the 2006 midterm elections — a glowing time for Democrats — when Mr. Obama watched as ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  4 Nov 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Republican National Committee,  U.S. Senate

In Iowa, Euphoria Gives Way to Second Thoughts on Obama

WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa Pauline McAreavy voted for President Obama. From the moment she first saw him two years ago, she was smitten by his speeches and sold on his promise of change. She switched parties to support him in the Iowa caucuses, donated money ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The New York Times,  2 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  U.S. Republican Party,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Democratic National Committee,  National Guard

Top Obama Campaign Aide Is Thankful for Palin

Sarah Palin is a political gift that keeps on giving. That’s the view from David Plouffe, who managed the presidential campaign for Barack Obama. In a television interview on Sunday, Mr. Plouffe said Ms. Palin, the former Alaska governor and ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  1 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  David Plouffe,  U.S. Republican Party,  Sarah Palin,  John McCain

Trick-or-Treating at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

There was a government handout under way at the White House on Saturday evening — a sweet one. President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, celebrated Halloween by handing out candy and other goodies to more than 2,000 trick-or-treaters from ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  31 Oct 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Michelle Obama,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. Senate,  Secret Service

White House Visitors Log Includes Stars and C.E.O.’s

WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Friday released a partial roster of visitors in the first six months of President Obama’s term, a disclosure that shows business executives, labor leaders, lobbyists and a sprinkling of celebrities were cleared ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The New York Times,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: White House,  Barack Obama,  Andy Stern,  Goldman Sachs,  Denzel Washington

Obama Lifts Ban on Visitors With H.I.V.

Obama compromising our health???? Now do we have to pay for the drugs for these persons who are not U.S. citizens and give then all the treatment they need???? Do you think it is best to send the drugs to the countires that need it and info to help ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The New York Times,  30 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama

Obama Signs Hate Crimes Bill

President Obama signed a hate crimes bill into law on Wednesday, telling an audience at the White House that the provision would “strengthen the protections against crimes based on the color of your skin, the faith in your heart, or the place of your ...

From JEFF ZELENY, The Caucus,  28 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  White House,  U.S. Congress,  Matthew Shepard,  U.S. Senate

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