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An estimated 40,000 people rallied on the Mall and marched to the White House demanding action on climate change from President Obama and the government. Particular focus was put on stopping the expansion of the Keystone Pipeline. July – Obama's visit to South Africa sparks protests against United States actions in the Middle East. [8]
The Obama administration took a few steps to reform the criminal justice system at a time when many in both parties felt that the US had gone too far in incarcerating drug offenders, [203] and Obama was the first president since the 1960s to preside over a reduction in the federal prison population. [204]
Controversies related to the political administration of President Barack Obama (2009-2017). See also the preceding Category:George W. Bush administration controversies and the succeeding Category:Trump administration controversies
President Barack Obama told FOX News what he thought was the worst mistake of his presidency on Sunday, saying his failure to adequately plan for the aftermath of the U.S.-supported overthrow of ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 February 2025. Assassination attempts and threats against the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama Obama's official portrait. Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, was involved in multiple security incidents, including several assassination threats and plots, starting from ...
Obama and Raul Castro reversed over 60 years of tension between the U.S. and Cuba by restoring diplomatic ties. 4. He urged states in 2013 to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Tonight, President Barack Obama will stand in the House of Representatives chamber to deliver the annual State of the Union address. While we won't know for certain what issues he will raise, a ...
The second term of the Obama administration saw historic congressional gridlock and tension between the Democratic administration and the Republican controlled Congress. [6] [7] Following a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, a nationwide debate about gun legislation reopened which saw the Obama administration aggressively lobby for gun control. [8]