During a statement from the White House Rose Garden Monday, President Barack Obama said that his administration will unveil new economic strategies aimed at spurring job growth next week. (0:32)
During a statement from the White House Rose Garden Monday, President Barack Obama expressed confidence that Alan Krueger can fill the shoes of departing Council of Economic Advisors Chair Austan Goolsbee. (0:14)
During a statement from the White House Rose Garden Monday, President Obama noted that Alan Krueger, a labor economist and former Treasury Official, will bring a wealth of experience to the Council of Economic Advisors. (0:24)
In a statement from the White House Rose Garden Monday, President Barack Obama acknowledged that recovery efforts following Hurricane Irene will take time. (0:21)
During a statement from the White House Rose Garden Monday, President Barack Obama pledged support for communities hit hard by Hurricane Irene. (0:11)
In a statement Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that Syria’s transition to democracy has begun. (0:06)
During a discussion Tuesday at the National Defense University, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of “devastating effects” if the Congressional supercommittee fails to reach a compromise and the military is required to make large, across-the-board budget cuts. (0:15)
During a discussion Tuesday at the National Defense University, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that higher Defense cuts will hollow out American forces and hurt the U.S.’ military ability. (0:29)
During a discussion Tuesday at the National Defense University, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that despite a history of concerning behavior from Pakistan, the U.S. has “no choice” but to stand by the country. (1:12)
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said that possible changes to the military’s retirement policies are on the table.
“It’s the kind of thing you have to consider,” Panetta said, noting that if the policies are reformed it will likely be done in a gradual fashion. (0:21)
During a town hall event in Minnesota Monday, President Barack Obama noted that he was fine with the term “Obamacare.” (0:31)
During a town hall event in Minnesota Monday, President Barack Obama was asked about legalizing medical marijuana. Obama stumbled in his response. (0:28)
President Obama told a town hall event in Cannon Falls, Minnesota Monday that billionaire hedgefund manager Warrent Buffett is right when he says the wealthiest Americans should contribute more in taxes. (0:48)
During Thursday evening’s GOP debate, Newt Gingrich blasted the supercommittee tasked with finding $1.5 trillion in savings as “dumb.” (0:36)
Following Thursday evening’s GOP debate, Rick Santorum told reporters that he felt snubbed in the first half of the debate. (0:43)
During Thursday’s GOP debate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney said his business background shows he can be the jobs President. (0:54)
President Barack Obama noted Friday that there is no chance the Boehner plan will be signed into law, since it will neither pass through the Senate nor receive his authorization. (0:04)
With the U.S. default deadline rapidly approaching and no deal in sight, President Barack Obama told reporters Friday that he was unsure if the GOP could agree to any compromise. (0:38)
With the U.S. default deadline rapidly approaching and no deal in sight, President Barack Obama said Friday that he has been consulting with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner over the consequences of default. (0:09)
With the U.S. default deadline rapidly approaching and no deal in sight, President Barack Obama indicated Friday that he would be willing to sign a bill to raise the debt ceiling through 2013 if Congressional leaders fail to offer alternatives, even if the legislation doesn’t include a plan for deficit reduction. (0:46)
Justin Duckham