Tweet President Barack Obama gave a populist economic vision during his recent State of the Union address. This would widen the policy battle between the Democrats and Republicans. The president wants to increase the tax on wealthier Americans, support domestic manufacturing, and launch a new probe into the mortgage crisis. The president’s initiatives... 

Tweet President Barack Obama is set to deliver his annual State of the Union address to Congress but most of the goals that he set in previous speeches. Some of the goals include reforming the immigration laws and meeting congressional leaders of both parties each month. The president’s promises were broken because of congressional opposition as well... 

Tweet President Barack Obama sang a bar from an Al Green song during a fundraiser in New York. This surprised everyone in attendance. The president jokingly asked why he wasn’t ushered offstage yet. This was the first time that Obama sang on stage during this year’s campaign. The presidential performance happened at Manhattan’s Apollo Theater last... 

Tweet Protesters belonging to the Occupy movement rallied at the Capitol to protest against the influence of money on legislators. Several hundreds of people demonstrated in front of congressional office buildings in the hopes of meeting lawmakers as they returned from their holiday break. Occupy demonstrators from across the United States converged on... 

Tweet Although it looks like an impossible mission, Republican hopefuls would try to get the support from the Hispanic communities as they push their campaigns in key states of New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado and Florida. Critics say that the Republicans’ campaign has an anti-Hispanic tone. Political watchers and immigrant-rights groups say that the damage... 

Tweet Stop Online Piracy Act, which is a United States measure aimed at stopping online piracy, is set to be on a fast track for approval in Congress. Some people familiar with the issue said that it appears that the legislation is set for a major makeover after the White House gave out its opinion on the subject over the weekend. The legislation is called... 

Tweet President Barack Obama wants for more power so that he could consolidate agencies to improve IS exports. He said that the move is important to streamline the bureaucracy in order to deal with the demands of the economy. He wants to close the Commerce Department and to merge the six trade and business agencies into one. The move could be an answer... 

Tweet President Barack Obama’s camp, together with the Democratic National Committee, announced that it managed to collect over $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Obama for America raised more than $42 million while the DNC collected $24 million. The announcement was made by OFA Campaign Manager Jim Messina via a video emailed to supporters. Messina... 

Tweet President Barack Obama wants to implement tax incentives for companies to bring home manufacturing jobs back in the country. He also wants to limit tax breaks for companies that send jobs abroad. He gave the statement last Wednesday among executives from chemical, aerospace and furniture companies. President Obama said that the United States was... 

Tweet President Barack Obama goes back home to Chicago on Wednesday to raise more funds for his campaign and get more support for his reelection. He expected to raise more than $2 million from his longtime supporters. The president needs more money as he starts off the 2012 campaign year. The trip to Chicago comes as his approval ratings improved after...