Barack Obama

Senate Rejects Budget, U.S. To Shutdown Federal Services

This strategy of eradicating Obamacare has the country in economic chaos.

Obama and Netanyahu to Discuss Syria and Iran

White House reveals what President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu will discuss at their meeting on Monday.

Obama's UN Speech a Victory for Iran, Says Media

Obama's speech at the UN means a new path for Iran and isolation for Netanyahu, claims Iranian media.

Obama Meets Abbas: Peace Won't be Easy

Hours after calling on Israel to “end the occupation of the West Bank”, Obama meets Abbas and praises his commitment to peace.

Officials: Rouhani Refused Meeting with Obama

Iran's president turned down "an encounter" with Obama, say senior administration officials.

Feiglin: Obama’s Speech is Israel’s Fault

Likud MK: Israeli leaders have led the world to see Jewish state as illegitimate.

MK Shaked: Prime Minister Must Prioritize Israel's Interests

MK concerned over Obama’s statements on Iran. Netanyahu: Iran thinks calm words will lead it to nuclear weapon.

Minister to Obama: Israeli Existence Not ‘Dependent’ on PA State

Minister rebuffs Obama’s assertion that Israeli security ‘depends on a Palestinian state.’

Obama: We Respect Iran’s Right to Nuclear Power

Obama supports supervised Iranian nuclear program, but warns against trying for nuclear weapons.

Obama at UN: 'End Occupation of West Bank'

Obama supports Israel as ‘Jewish state,’ but sympathizes with Arabs over ‘indignity of occupation.’

Obama to Rouhani: Prove Your Nuclear Program is Peaceful

White House reveals the contents of the letter that President Barack Obama had sent Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani.

Obama Willing to Test Rouhani's Moderate Statements

Obama says he wants to test whether Iran’s new president is serious when he says he wants to open a dialogue with the United States.

White House Confirms Obama-Netanyahu Meeting

President Obama will host Netanyahu in Washington at the end of the month, confirms spokesman.

Obama Reacts to Shooting as Death Toll Rises

US President responds to mass shooting that has left 12 people dead, several injured.

Iranian Media Lauds Humiliating Blow for U.S.

Barack Obama's decision to opt for a diplomatic resolution to the Syria crisis has strengthened Tehran, Iranian media says.

‘Russia, Iran and Syria Defeated America’

Former Israeli ambassador to US the: Iran-Syria-Russia victory signals an end to U.S. deterrence in the Middle East.

Obama: If We Don't React, Assad Will Use Chemicals Again

In speech to the nation, Obama makes the case for a strike on Syria but says he'll give Russian proposal a chance.

Kerry and Lavrov to Discuss Deal on Syria

Security Council meeting on Syria postponed, as Obama decides to send Kerry to discuss Russia's proposal on Syria's chemical weapons.

Obama Asks Congress to Delay Votes on Syria

Obama asks to delay votes on authorizing military strikes against Syria in order to give Russian proposal a chance.

Obama to Discuss Russian Plan at Security Council

Kerry: America supports Russian proposal, ‘but we’re not waiting for long.’

Obama to Meet Senators to Gain Support for Syria Strike

Obama will travel to Capitol Hill, where he will try to convince members of his own party to support a strike in Syria.

Israeli Pundits Slam Obama Weakness

Israeli media diagnose a decline of American deterrence in the Middle East.

Pope Francis Launches Anti-War Campaign

As US President Obama campaigns for support for military intervention in Syria, Catholic leader rallies opposition.

Obama in Pro-Strike Media Blitz

U.S. President fights to bring the American public on-side regarding military intervention in Syria.

Video: President Barack Obama's Rosh Hashanah Greeting

"If we work together, we can make this moment one of hope for all our neighbors," says President Obama.

White House: Obama Not Expected to Meet Putin

During the upcoming G20 summit in Russia, the two leaders are not scheduled to meet to discuss Syria, White House Officials confirmed.

Jewish Groups Back Obama on Syria

AIPAC and ADL ask Congress to support Obama's proposal for a military strike in Syria.

General: Obama Stopped Strike on Iran

Former Security Council head says Netanyahu planned to hit Iran – but Obama asked him not to.

White House Prepared to Rework Proposal on Syria

U.S. administration open to changes in Obama's Syria proposal so long as they are "within the parameters" he previously explained.

McCain: Voting Against Syria Strike Would Be Catastrophic

Senator John McCain urges a vote in favor of the President's proposal for using military force in Syria.

Peres in support of Obama

Peres backs Obama's decision to go to Congress

President Shimon Peres has said he supports President Obama's decision to seek Congressional approval for military action against Syria.

Report: Obama Discussed Attack Delay With Netanyahu

President Obama informed Netanyahu in advance that he would ask Congress to discuss future US actions in Syria

Official Quoted Saying: Obama's a Coward

Maariv quotes unnamed official who says it is “obvious” Obama does not want to attack in Syria.

Israeli Politicians Slam America for Hesitation and Hypocrisy

Bayit Yehudi MKs attack President Obama's decision to postpone an attack on Syria, as "Tehran opens the champagne."

Meretz Head: Israel should Learn from Obama

MK Galon says like Obama, Israel, too, should require parliamentary approval before war is launched.

Cameron and Obama Discuss Syria

In a "friendly" conversation, British PM and U.S. President talk about the British Parliament's block on UK involvement in Syria.

White House: Syria Intervention Will be Limited

The U.S. is looking at a response to Syrian use of chemical weapons that is "very discrete and limited", says White House spokesperson.

Report: Obama Commissions Legal Justification for Syria Strike

Western military intervention in Syria appearing increasingly likely, as UN team meets survivors of alleged chemical attack.

Obama Must Consult with Congress on Syria, Says Boehner

Aide to House Speaker: The White House must consult with congressional leaders before taking any action in Syria.

Obama Meets Advisers to 'Gather Facts' on Syria Attack

Obama met top national security advisers following widespread reports about the Syrian government using chemical weapons.

Obama Orders Probe of Syrian Chemical Attack

U.S. President has ordered local spy agencies to urgently probe claims that Syrian forces launched a horrific chemical attack on civilians.

Hagel: US Ability to Influence Egypt 'Limited'

Chuck Hagel said that Washington was doing its best to stabilize the situation in Egypt, but there was only so much the U.S. could do

Obama to Give Medal of Freedom to Israeli-Born Professor

President Barack Obama will award Nobel laureate Professor Daniel Kahneman with the Presidential Medal of Freedom later this year.

Obama Announces More Humanitarian Aid to Syria

U.S. will provide more than $195 million in additional humanitarian assistance for people affected by the Syrian war.

Top U.S. Officials Meet Over Al-Qaeda Threat

Top U.S. officials are reviewing the threat of a terrorist attack that has led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates.

Obama Sending McCain and Graham to Egypt

Senators Lindsey Graham and John McCain say they're traveling to Egypt at Obama's request.

Obama "Hopeful" About Israel-PA Talks

Livni: talks resuming "not just in response to US pressure, but because it's in the interest of both parties."

Obama Urges 'Honesty' in Renewed Israel-PA Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama welcomed the start of renewed peace talks between Israel and the PA on Monday, urging both to be 'honest.'

Obama Lauds 'True Pioneer' Helen Thomas

President Obama deeply saddened by the death of longtime White House journalist Helen Thomas, calling her a “true pioneer”.

Obama Urges Netanyahu to Resume Peace Talks

Obama calls Netanyahu, asks him to continue to work with John Kerry in order to resume talks with the PA.

Wall Street Journal: Netanyahu Has Red Lines, Obama Doesn't

WSJ says Israel attacked Syria at least four times, adding this means that Netanyahu adheres to his red lines, unlike Obama.

Obama Orders Review of U.S. Aid to Egypt

President Obama orders a review of U.S. assistance to Egypt's government, hours after officials say that Egypt will receive F-16s.

Obama on Egypt: We Don't Support One Party or Another

The United States is “not aligned” with any political party or group in Egypt, President Barack Obama clarifies.

U.S. Cautious on Egypt, Calls for Quick Return to Democracy

U.S. national security team calls for a quick return of a democratically elected civilian government in Egypt.

Saudi Arabia Congratulates New Egyptian Ruler, West ‘Concerned’

Saudi Arabia’s king has already congratulated Egypt’s new head of state, while Western leaders express concern and call for “dialogue.”

Egypt army ousts, detains, president Morsi

Morsi and his senior aides were placed "under house arrest" in a military facility

U.S. Senate Passes Immigration Reform

The U.S. Senate passes an immigration reform that will put 11 million undocumented people on a path to earning citizenship.

Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador

President Obama has nominated his special envoy for Middle East peace, David Hale, as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.

Obama Slaps Sanctions on Iran's Currency and Auto Industry

Obama signs executive order, authorizing new sanctions targeting Iran's currency and automobile industry.