Gina Haspel, who played a key role in the agency’s torture program, may be politically radioactive.
Barack Obama
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World of difference in Trump’s, Obama’s guest entries at Israel’s Holocaust memorial
While their guest book styles certainly differed, both presidents’ speeches echoed the credo: ‘never forget.’
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Obama accepts Profile in Courage award
The former president says lawmakers should show political courage and not repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump officials turn to courts to block Obama-era legacy
The administration takes an interest in a host of cases, from smog rules to transgender protections.
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A monk in Laos had pressing life questions for Obama. Last week, Obama answered them.
The letter from Obama was dated Sept. 30, 2016, just three weeks after his last visit to Asia. But U.S. Embassy staff were not able to deliver it until last Friday.
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EPA intends to roll back regulations to raise fuel efficiency of new vehicles
Automakers say the new standard set under President Obama would raise prices and cost jobs, but a court fight is likely.
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Analysis: Trump suggests Obama was too soft on Russia, but Putin’s friends would disagree
For the record, here’s how sanctions put in place by the Obama administration have affected the Russian economy.
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Obama encourages protests, rejects comparison between his immigration policies and Trump’s
Trump has said he based his decision in part on Obama’s 2011 action on Iraqis.
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In final news conference, Obama talks about clemency, Bushes, Cuba and more
Among other topics, he also says he reserves the right to speak out if President-elect Donald Trump violates America’s ‘core values.’
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Bill Nemitz: Mr. President, millions are grateful for the Obama legacy
The record that Republicans are working to dismantle should be worn like a badge of honor.