Management

Obama: Debate partner 'couldn't have been Mitt Romney'

President also jabs Romney's promise to cut funding for Sesame Street.

Management

Legal questions dog administration officials on campaign trail

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ recent violation of the Hatch Act shows issues with politics.

Defense

With veterans, Obama plays the long game

Focus on the military at the convention could pay off down the road.

Defense

Obama concerned about attacks from Afghan troops

Steps are being taken to reduce the killings, president says.

Oversight

Obama says he's awed by U.S. women's gymnastics team

President says he could not walk across a balance beam.

Management

Who are those people standing behind Obama?

In the age of television, the president often gives speeches against a human backdrop.

Management

Obama wants partial tax cut extension now

The president seeks to re-up break for those earning less than $250,000 a year.

Management

Obama forcefully rejects charges of White House leaks

President takes offense at claims his administration leaked classified information to look tough.

Management

Good will and tears at Bush portrait unveiling

Michelle Obama promises George W. that, in an emergency, she'll protect his portrait.

Management

Obama releases familiar 'to-do list' for Congress

Tax incentives that promote insourcing and clean energy among the proposals.

Defense

White House defends its approach to North Korea

Missile launch does not mean the Obama administration's effort to engage Pyongyang has failed, official says.

Management

White House defends solicitor general

Donald Verrilli's health-care-law arguments before the Supreme Court have been criticized.

Management

First lady surprises White House tourists

Michelle Obama shakes hands with visitors and introduces them to her dog, Bo.

Tech

NIH to get more Alzheimer's funding

Some 5 million Americans likely have the disease now and that figure could double by 2050.

Defense

Study paints picture of aging, homeless veterans

VA's health care system could be deluged with at least some of these sick and homeless vets, CDC study warns.

Defense

Sen. Paul on TSA detention: 'Have the terrorists won?'

Kentucky Republican argues that random screenings should be based on risk assessment, and that security procedures violate civil liberties.

Oversight

Sebelius talks insurance on The Daily Show

Appearance is the first major stop on a tour to promote health reform.

Defense

Panetta condemns Marine video

Team appears to desecrate the corpses of Afghan Taliban fighters in footage circulating on the Web.