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Sasha Obama headed to the Navy?
At the Naval Academy’s commencement today President Obama recalled when his daughter was welcomed there with a sign reading, “Sasha Obama - Class of 2023.”
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Obama condemns sexual assault at Navy graduation
The president told the midshipmen, “A single image...of troops falling short of their standards can go viral and endanger our forces and undermine our efforts to achieve security and peace.”
Obama at Naval Academy: ‘I’ll keep fighting to end’ sequestration
During his commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy, the president urged Congress to pass a budget that would fund the military and “middle class priorities.”
Obama’s counterterrorism speech in two minutes
President Obama’s speech on counterterrorism Thursday touched on drones, renewed efforts to close Guantanamo Bay, and was interrupted by a loud heckler.
Obama to heckler: ‘Part of free speech is... you listening’
While speaking about the closing of Guantanamo Bay at National Defense University, a heckler interrupted President Obama’s speech and he addressed her directly.
Obama: ‘Not constitutional’ to target Americans without due process
At the National Defense University, President Obama reiterated that it would be unconstitutional for the U.S. government to use drones to target and kill any American citizen without due process, or to use drones on U.S. soil.
Obama: Drone strike civilian casualties cannot be justified
Speaking at National Defense University, President Obama said the civilian deaths that have resulted from drone strikes haunt him, but “the unspeakable loss” is better than not acting at all.
Pelosi blames ‘Bush appointee’ for IRS scandal
She asked reporters why it has become "politicized" that the IRS singled out conservative groups, noting that Steven Miller, former acting IRS director, was a George W. Bush appointee.
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Weiner takes NYC mayoral race to Harlem
Anthony Weiner campaigns in Harlem, days after he announced his run for New York City Mayor.
Life after the tornado in Moore, Okla.
In Moore, Okla., residents, officials and volunteer workers come to grips with the aftermath of the EF-5 level tornado that levelled hundreds of homes in the town.
Napolitano vows to keep FEMA in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says more than 12,000 homes were affected by Monday’s tornado. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano toured the community Wednesday.Elsewhere in National
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