In major speech, John Kerry defends U.S. policy toward Israel
“This is a time to stand up for what is right,” Kerry said of the U.S. abstention on a United Nations Security Council vote condemning Israel
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White House prepares response to deter Russian hacking
The announcement could come as early as tomorrow, a senior administration official tells CBS News
Trump accuses Obama of "roadblocks" during transition
President-elect lashes out on Twitter, only to change his tune later in the day
Obama edges out Trump in "most admired man" poll
Mr. Obama has now been named the most admired man in America nine times
Trump says "no way" Obama would have won against him in 2016 election
President-elect tweeted Monday afternoon in response to President Obama’s comments saying he would have been able to “mobilize” Americans in 2016 – if only he had been allowed to run again
Pearl Harbor to get historic recognition by Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will recognize the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941
GOP in Congress split over how to repeal Obamacare
Different factions compete over shrinking it, axing it or using as a first step to trim Medicare and Medicaid
Gingrich warns of major actions during Obama's final weeks
The president is in a "desperate frenzy" to protect his legacy, Gingrich said Sunday
Obama says he could have "mobilized" Americans if he had run again
In an interview with David Axelrod, the president says he is still "confident" in his vision
President Obama speaks to U.S. troops in final Christmas visit
During a visit to U.S. troops at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, President Obama said it has been “the privilege of my life” to serve as the commander in chief of the U.S. military
How are the Obamas spending their Christmas weekend?
The first family is spending their holiday vacation in Hawaii
Obamas honor U.S. troops' "courage and dedication" during holidays
The president and first lady delivered the White House weekly address and Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania delivered the GOP weekly address
Obama signs defense bill but criticizes Guantanamo provisions
While authorizing $611 billion for military spending, President Obama criticized the continued operation of the military prison at Guantanamo Bay
Israelis defied Obama, reached out to Trump about U.N. resolution
Israeli officials warned the Obama team they'd go to Trump after failing to convince White House to veto a U.N. resolution demanding a halt to Israeli settlement expansion
Obama's economic legacy: A mixed bag
The outgoing chief executive has presided over tepid economic and household income growth, but a rip-roaring stock market
Israel appealed to Trump team to delay U.N. vote on settlements
On Thursday, Egypt indefinitely postponed the planned U.N. vote on the Security Council resolution that would have condemned West Bank settlements
New species of fish in Hawaii's waters named after Obama
Scientists at the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument say a distinctive, colorful spot near the tail resembled Mr. Obama's campaign logo
Hilarious Obama memes
Some of the funniest memes featuring President Barack Obama
Obama "permanently" bans drilling in parts of Arctic, Atlantic
The president is making use of an arcane provision in a 1953 law to ban offshore leases in the waters permanently
Michelle Obama tells Oprah the election "was painful"
In an interview on CBS Monday, Obama talked with Oprah Winfrey about the outcome of the election, about hope, and what's next
Obama reveals one of his missions after he leaves the White House
The first family will move out the White House next month and they plan to stay in Washington, D.C. until Sasha graduates from high school
Coates on if the presidency has changed Obama
National correspondent for The Atlantic discusses how Obama's upbringing "far from the fulcrum of Jim Crow in Hawaii" affected his presidency
In a first, Trump offers some acknowledgement of Russian hacking
Hillary Clinton called the hacking "an attack" on Thursday, while President Obama said on Friday that Clinton was "treated unfairly" in the election
Obama promises to take action over Russian hacking
"We need to take action, and we will -- at a time and a place of our own choosing,” president told NPR in an interview
Favorite photos of Barack Obama
Some of the favorite photos of President Barack Obama during his eight years in the White House, as chosen by the official White House shutterbug
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
