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President Obama introduced Merrick Garland in a press conference outside the White House, listing his professional achievements, years of public service and highly respected status in the legal community.

Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement regarding President Obama's plan to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.

Tuesday night will mark the last time President Obama travels to Capitol Hill to address both houses of Congress for his annual State of the Union speech. Aides have announced that the speech will focus mainly on the president's optimistic outlook about America's future, along with a look back at his administration's achievements.

At the White House on Tuesday, President Obama introduced 10 new provisions aimed at reducing the gun violence he says is plaguing the entire country, as evidenced by the spate of mass shootings that have occurred over the last several years.

One of the biggest obstacles people face when thinking about going to college is the cost. President Obama is getting ready for his State of the Union speech on January 20th with a major spoiler - he wants to make community college free for two years...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking Congress to end the government's bulk collection of people's phone records.

LANHAM, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama says it's time to give Americans a raise.

WASHINGTON (AP) — After frustratingly long lines in the last national election, a presidential commission is encouraging an expansion of early voting.

World leaders gathered today to honor Nelson Mandela.  While everyone was focused on remembering the man who made an impact on the world, President Obama was focused on taking a selfie.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is announcing $100 million in grants to help better prepare high school students to compete in the global economy.