Barack Obama

There was hope an agreement would be struck at the Chicago summit, which will be attended by both President Obama and Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari. But a White House spokesman said late Saturday the two leaders had no plans to meet on the... Full Article at United Press International

Sebastian Senakiewicz, 24, was arrested Thursday at his home and is the fourth person to face terrorism-related charges in Chicago this week, the Chicago Tribune reported Sunday. Police arrested three men Wednesday for allegedly plotting an attack on... Full Article at United Press International

"With the United States on a path to a hollow military, we are hardly in a position to exercise leadership in persuading our allies to spend more on security," Romney wrote. "And in fact the Obama administration has failed to exercise such leadership. ... Full Article at USA Today

Increasingly tense clashes Saturday night between protesters and police resulted in 18 arrests, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said. Most of Saturday's demonstrations remained relatively small and peaceful, including one march to the home of Mayor Rahm... Full Article at USA Today

However, the Commentary article, "Capital Offense: The Obama Administration and its Jerusalem Problem" by Omri Ceren, reports that in the course of the litigation in the matter, and shortly in advance of its Supreme Court phase, the Obama... Full Article at The New Media Journal

The houses below have been shattered by shells and mortars, testament to the fierce battles that have erupted here. “The children are too afraid to sleep in our house,” said Abdallah, whose home was badly damaged. “The shelling can start at any moment.” Full Article at The Washington Post

His success depended on a certain suspension of disbelief, the groupthink that his Zen-like, fortune cookie phrases (“We are the change we have been waiting for”) had deeper meaning and were indicative of a creative approach to governance. But Obama... Full Article at The Washington Post

“It has appeared behind Romney on stage more often than several of his sons, standing stiff and silent, but saying volumes about the candidate’s stark vision of an economy led for another four years by President Barack Obama. It is Romney’s enormous... Full Article at The Washington Post

It's a steep price, but the Pakistanis have argued that it's cheaper than continuing the practice of NATO using alternative, longer routes through Central Asia. Obama arrived on Saturday evening and was greeted at the airport by his old chief of staff,... Full Article at USA Today

"However, the results from Arkansas -- based on our polling in the 4th and 1st districts -- indicate that the Arkansas primary may produce a somewhat embarrassing result for the president," he said. The Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll showed Obama... Full Article at United Press International

The invitation was accepted, and Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari , arrived in Chicago on Saturday. But a deal on the supply lines remained elusive, and President Obama would not meet directly with Mr. Zardari without it, American officials said. Full Article at The New York Times

(AP) – World leaders weary of war will tackle Afghanistan's post-conflict future — from funding for security forces to upcoming elections — when the NATO summit opens Sunday. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai will huddle on the... Full Article at USA Today

While the delegates from the treaty organization began to arrive and security tightened around the city for Sunday’s kickoff, three men who had been arrested in a raid Wednesday appeared before a Cook County judge, charged with conspiracy to commit... Full Article at The Washington Post

Depending on how you look at it, it’s an opportunity for Congress to trigger a massive and unnecessary fiscal crisis, or to actually get some serious legislating done on our long-term fiscal issues. Are you optimistic about the outcome? Tom Coburn: No. ... Full Article at The Washington Post

“There is now an emerging consensus that more must be done to promote growth and job creation right now in the context these fiscal and structural reforms.” After his remarks, Obama was set to hold a formal bilateral meeting with German Chancellor... Full Article at The Washington Post

May 19 Gingrich Campaign at Least $4.8 Million in Debt During April, with his campaign effectively over, Newt Gingrich raised just $786,782. He ended the month with $806,950 in cash on hand. May 19 N.A.A.C.P. Endorses Same-Sex Marriage The largely... Full Article at The New York Times

Anders Fogh Rasmussen said hours before Zardari's arrival, repeating a refrain from NATO leaders that Pakistan must do more to act against militants who launch attacks from the country's tribal areas. Zardari's decision to accept a last-minute... Full Article at The New York Times

That was the case in 2008 when she initially supported Hillary Clinton in the primaries before campaigning for Barack Obama in the general election. Someone like Cher can be a very high profile opponent to the GOP agenda. It’s very tempting to have a... Full Article at The Washington Post

Camp David, Md. , May 19, 2012. UPI License photo CAMP DAVID, Md. , May 19 (UPI) -- The Group of Eight summit of world leaders near Washington ended Saturday with a declaration the leaders will "promote growth and jobs." Speaking to reporters after the... Full Article at United Press International