• New York Mayor Bill De Blasio Defends Taking in Syrian Refugees

    All over the country, Democratic mayors of more progressive cities are clashing with mostly Republican governors who say they will not allow any Syrian refugees in their states. Over half of the country's governors, thirty one in total, have pledged not to let refugees find asylum in their states, defying President Obama's promise to absorb 10,000 Syrians this year. These pledges come days after the deadly attack on Paris that left over a hundred people dead and many more injured. It was revealed that one of the attackers had entered France on a Syrian passport, posing as a refugee. Although the governors are not legally allowed to bar entry to their states for refugees, they are able to slow down the process quite a bit. Mayor of New York, Bill De Blasio, has a problem with this policy, saying he will allow Syrian refugees to take haven in New York City.

  • POTUS Barack, Michelle Obama, Usher & MC Lyte Celebrate American Creativity [Free Live Stream]

    The official first family, better known as POTUS Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, are hosting an all-star music tribute to celebrate the many contributions Americans have made to the arts and literary culture. On Oct. 17 at 7:25 p.m., A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House will air a free live stream, glorifying some of America's greatest talents like singer Usher and female rapper MC Lyte.

  • President Obama Eats Bear Mauled Bloody Salmon Carcass on 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls'

    Leading our country and making controversial executive decisions isn't enough challenge for President Barack Obama. He recently added another challenge to his roster, surviving the wild with a well-known thrill seeking nature enthusiast. Early morning on Tuesday (Sept. 8), NBC's 'Today' debuted a preview of for an episode of 'Running Wild With Bear Grylls' as they battle the wild terrains of Alaska. In the clip, the British host convinces the president to gnaw on a salmon carcass previously chewed on by a bear.

  • President Obama Thanks Chicago's Chosen Few DJs for 25th Anniversary

    President Obama may have to keep a clean image for political reasons, but stowed away somewhere in the White House, the POTUS has his dancing shoes ready to go. Obama grew up in Chicago right during the early days of Chicago house when names like Frankie Knuckles, Derrick Carter and Marshall Jefferson made a name for themselves. He has kept that love alive during his political career and the President on July 4 recorded a message for the 25 anniversary of the Chosen Few DJs picnic, which takes place each year back in Chicago.

  • Family of ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller Confirms Death

    After a few days of uncertainty, the White House confirmed this morning that humanitarian worker Kayla Jean Mueller has lost her life while in the custody of ISIS militants. Her family had received word from her captors last weekend that she had been killed during Jordanian airstrikes and, while they are not exactly sure how her daughter died, they have now authenticated her death.

  • Obama Tells Parents to Vaccinate Their Children

    There are currently 100 cases of measles in the United States, and there is growing concern that this number could rise significantly. Some parents believe childhood vaccines are closely linked to autism and other conditions, so they have opted against immunizing their children, but the reality is that these kids then run the risk of spreading measles to infants who are too young to be immunized. When President Barack Obama sat down for his pre-Super Bowl chat with "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, immunizations was a topic he was eager to address.

  • Savannah Guthrie Will Interview Obama for Super Bowl Pre-Game, Inks 'Today' 3-Yr. Contract

    Life is pretty good for "Today's" Savannah Guthrie right now. Her first wedding anniversary is right around the corner, she has a 5-month-old daughter at home to keep her on her toes and then there is that morning show gig. Guthrie returned to her co-anchor seat last November and NBC's powers-that-be think she is doing a great job because not only has she inked a new, three-year contract, but they have assigned her to interview President Obama during the Super Bowl pre-game show.

  • Republican Congressional Aide Elizabeth Lauten Resigns After Insulting President Obama's Daughters Online

    You would think that a communications director for the GOP would understand the power of words when combined with social media, wouldn't you? Apparently Elizabeth Lauten underestimated the power that even she, an aide to Republican Congressman Stephen Fincher, might actually have. After ripping apart President Obama's teen daughters', Sasha and Malia, Lauten has basically talked herself out of a job.

  • Communication Director for U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher Scolds Sasha And Malia Obama

    Sasha and Malia Obama made headlines this past holiday after they were caught displaying some very teen-like behavior during the president's "turkey pardoning" speech. Elizabeth Lauten, communication director for U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher, took a special interests in the girl's behavior and jumped on Facebook to scold the First Children for it. She later returned to social media to apologize.

  • U.S. Sen. John McCain Weighs In on Hagel's Resignation from President Obama's Cabinet

    When U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced his resignation earlier today, it seemed that few Washington insiders were surprised. He reportedly had been dissatisfied with his job heading up the Pentagon and admitted that this decision was a mutual one made after only two years on the job. It had originally been Hagel's job to help guide our troops home after a 13-year war and to help our military to make as smooth a transition as possible. Hagel did accomplish that, but he seemed to see little hope of being able to do much else under the current administration. President Barack Obama has readily admitted that change is necessary and feels that putting a new person into the official role of Defense secretary might be a good move. U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., spoke earlier today about Hagel's frustration and how that did not mean he was no longer invested in his job, but instead felt that his options for action were extremely limited:
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