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Wyoming Plan To Preempt Federal Gun Ban Clears First Hurdle

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:05:28 +0000

Proposed federal restrictions on the assault weapons and high-capacity magazines would be unenforceable in Wyoming under a bill that has cleared its first state legislative committee hearing.

Barack and Michelle Obama Visit the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace [IMAGE]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 May 2011 22:36:03 +0000

President Barack Obama and wife Michelle, while visiting the UK on state business, plan to spend two nights at Buckingham Palace, thanks to their royal hosts. The Obamas were greeted in London on Tuesday by Queen Elizabeth II and newlyweds Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (better known stateside as Kate Middleton).

Stuck Limo Holds up President Obama's Motorcade [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:27:52 +0000

As President Obama continues his tour of Europe, it seems as though not all is going quite as smoothly as expected. While trying to exit the US Embassy on his way to give a Speech in Dublin, one of the many limousines in Presidential motorcade gets high-centered just outside of the main gate of the Embassy. Check out the video and enjoy a little chuckle at the President's expense.

Comment below - If you were president, what car/truck/SUV would you convert to be your personal armored limousine?

Obama Reelection Campaign Selling Birth Certificate T-Shirts

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:30:15 +0000

Barack Obama is cashing in on the birther controversy.

For a donation of $25 or more to the President's reelection campaign, you can get a copy of his much-discussed birth certificate to wear right on your chest.

In an email to supporters, Obama's deputy campaign manager, Julianna Smoot, explained the reasoning behind the sure-to-be controversial T-shirt.

Donald Trump Not Running for President in 2012

Jon Michaels — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:31:37 +0000

'Celebrity Apprentice' host Donald Trump announced Monday that, despite previous intentions, he will not be running for President in 2012.

"I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election," Trump said in a statement, according to ABC News. "I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly. Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector."

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:30:24 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House's East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda's leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden's death.

New York City Reacts to News of Bin Laden's Death [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:22:37 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan.

Yew Yorkers quickly in Times Square and at Ground Zero to celebrate the President's announcement.

We’ve pulled together photos from this truly historic day. Check them out now.

President Obama Announces Osama Bin Laden Killed by American Military

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:47:32 +0000

" A small team of Americans carried out the operation... they killed Osama Bin Laden and took custody of his body "

Those were the words of President Barack Obama Sunday night as he officially announced from the East Room of the White House that Osama Bin Laden is in fact dead.

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Oprah to Interview Barack, Michelle Obama on April 27

Jon Michaels — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:15:42 +0000

When Oprah Winfrey said she'd end her 25th and final season with a bang, she meant it.

According to the LA Times, the daytime icon will interview President Barack Obama and his wife, First Lady Michelle, on April 27.

The interview will take place in Chicago, where Winfrey films her show, a White House official said today.

President Obama Gets Locked Out of White House [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:15:00 +0000

Barack Obama ran into a little problem upon his return home from his recent trip to South America.

With the cameras rolling, the President attempted to enter into the Oval Office through a pair of French doors, only to find that he had been locked out.