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FCC Tom Wheeler Disagrees With President Obama's Plan For Net Neutrality

Nov 12, 2014 08:39 AM EST

In a meeting with major Internet companies, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said his plan goes "in a different direction" to President Obama's on net neutrality.

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) poses for photographs with China's President Xi Jinping (C) and Xi's wife Peng Liyuan during the APEC Welcome Banquet at Beijing National Aquatics Center, or the Water Cube, in Beijing, November 10, 2014.

Obama Announces Easing of U.S., China Visa Restrictions

Dan Weisman |

Nov 10, 2014 06:45 PM EST

Attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, or APEC, on an eight-day Asia visit, President Obama said the U.S. and China were easing bilateral visa regulations.

Kenneth Bae, left, and Matthew Miller were released by the North Koreans, U.S. officials said Saturday.

North Korea Surprisingly Releases Americans Kenneth Bae, Matthew Miller

Dan Weisman |

Nov 08, 2014 05:17 PM EST

The last two Americans imprisoned in North Korea, Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller, were released without notice Saturday and sent home, U.S. officials said.

'Between Two Ferns' Draws Brad Pitt, Louis C.K.

Dan Weisman |

Oct 24, 2014 03:48 PM EDT

The latest fern show attracted more then 3 million views within a day of its late Wednesday release.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Ron Klain, then chief of staff to the Vice President, and Cynthia Hogan, counsel to the vice-president, in the Oval Office, in this May 21, 2009 photograph obtained by Reuters on October 20, 2014.

Ebola Czar Ron Klain Keeps Quiet on First Day

Dan Weisman |

Oct 22, 2014 09:54 PM EDT

With nary a public peep, new Ebola czar Ron Klain was on the job Wednesday meeting with President Obama and others, but issuing no public statement.

White House Pushes Credit Card Security Measures

David Curry |

Oct 20, 2014 09:06 AM EDT

The Obama administration has pushed forward new security measures on federal and government payment solutions, to curb the growing number of data breaches and fraudulent activity.

Chelsea Clinton and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky.

Chelsea Clinton Baby Girl Charlotte Born Late Friday

Dan Weisman |

Sep 27, 2014 09:34 PM EDT

It's a girl for Team Clinton. Chelsea Clinton, 34, gave birth Friday night to the latest member of one of America's leading political families, a girl named Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky.

Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama at Capitol Hill.

Who May Replace Eric Holder As Attorney General?

dweisman |

Sep 25, 2014 05:10 PM EDT

With Eric Holder's Thursday announcement he was stepping down as attorney general, speculation immediately began about who will replace him and when.

Scene outside White House Friday as Omar Gonzalez allegedly jumped the fence and ran inside a door.

President Obama Comments For First Time on Friday's White House Break-In

dweisman |

Sep 22, 2014 06:22 PM EDT

President Obama made his first comments Monday about last week's White House fence jump and break-in. The president said the Secret Service does a great job, adding, "I''m grateful for their sacrifice as they protect me and my children."

White House intruders prompt Secret Service criticisms.

Second unlawful White House intruder arrested as Secret Service Comes Under Fire for Friday White House Security Breach

dweisman |

Sep 21, 2014 12:48 AM EDT

A second man attempting to enter the White House illegally was arrested Saturday, less than 24 hours after a similar fence jumping security transgression at the White House prompted renewed criticism of the way the U.S. Secret Service protected the president and first family.

President Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Bennie Adkins, Tells Gripping Vietnam War Story

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 16, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama on Monday bestowed a Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins for his services during the Vietnam War in 1966.

President Obama addressing James Foley beheading on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014

James Foley Beheading: President Obama Heartbroken by the Tragedy

Dan Weisman |

Aug 20, 2014 01:46 PM EDT

President Obama on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 held a special news conference during his Martha's Vineyard vacation addressing the beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIL.

The Obamas take off Aug. 9 on daily vacation to Martha's Vineyard.

Obamas and Clintons Scheduled to Attend Same Party on Wednesday

Dan Weisman |

Aug 12, 2014 03:31 PM EDT

Arguably the two most influential families in Democratic Party circles and American politics today, the rival Obama and Clinton families are scheduled to attend the same party Wednesday at Martha's Vineyard.

Malia Obama Seen Hanging Out at Lollapalooza, Twitterverse Goes Crazy!

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 05, 2014 01:04 AM EDT

When you are 16, you get to do things on your own. Well, on your own and with a security crew if you are the daughter of the President of the United States. Malia Obama caused a stir at the Lollapalooza Music Festival.

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