Obama Presidency
latest news & developments
Obama comes out swinging following re-election
Barack Obama has wheeled out a lean and punchy prototype for his second term, his purpose clarified by the voters who re-elected him a week ago.
Obama’s election machine revs its engines
President Barack Obama has begun a bus tour of the Midwest, focusing on jobs and the economy, and aiming to leave behind doubts about his leadership.
Obama’s enemies at home
Who wants to kill the American president? And how likely are they to succeed?
US drops Iran diplomacy
The Islamic regime has been given the clearest sign yet that the Obama administration’s tentative policy of diplomatic engagement.
Obama: ‘Bush with a smile’?
It’s one year since the US president’s historic election. Has he become trapped in his own lofty rhetoric?
The American let-down
African-Americans have been hit harder by this recession than others — and the president should be wary of lecturing them.
Obama’s melodies may need some fine-tuning
When the trumpeter blew his horn on Saturday afternoon welcoming President Barack Obama to Ghana, he responded rhythmically by saying: “I like this.”
Obama unveils new plan to slash rising healthcare costs
Obama’s initiative came as his Democratic allies in Congress embark on the task of moving healthcare legislation.
On the cusp of change
Chris McGreal speaks to Americans about Barack Obama’s first 100 days as president .
US split on torture as polls approve Obama’s first 100 days
A narrow majority of Americans back the president’s decision to release Bush administration torture memos amid high approval ratings.
Where is the new JFK we expected?
Barack Obama was meant to sweep into town looking unassailable. Instead he arrives beleaguered, with an awful lot to prove.
The Obama effect
Susan Peppercorn considers the likely impacts his presidency has on the MBA world.
Obama cranks up drive to save US economy
Barack Obama is deploying every weapon in the presidential armoury to bolster his economic rescue strategy.
The persistence of cynicism
Barack Obama might be more intelligent than many US presidents before him, but his stance on Gaza remains as conservative as his predecessor’s.
The biggest challenge yet
The Obama administration says the US’s financial system runs the risk of collapse, write Andrew Clark and Ewen MacAskill.