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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seen at the White House, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July

July 4, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that US dollar-denominated bills featuring President Donald Trump’s signature were being introduced to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday.

Obama request for border money gets wary reception

August 25, 2021 at 6:14 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans on Wednesday cast a skeptical eye on a White House request for $3.7 billion to address an influx of child migrants at the U.S. border...

Obama says U.S. military plans for Iraq strictly limited

August 25, 2021 at 5:48 a.m.

By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday that his decision to send military advisers to Iraq and consider targeted strikes against insurgents...

U.S. captures suspected ringleader of 2012 attack in Benghazi

August 25, 2021 at 5:48 a.m.

By Phil Stewart and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it had captured a suspected ringleader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound...

Obama upbeat on Ukraine vote, but Russia’s stance seen pivotal

August 25, 2021 at 5:07 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama suggested on Sunday that Ukraine's election may help unify the country, but analysts said that would depend largely on Moscow's influence and Kiev's ability...

Representative John Lewis (D-Ga.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.), President of the Harvey Milk Foundation Stuart Milk, Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman, and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power (L to R) gesture as they unveil the Harvey Milk Forever Stamp at its dedication ceremony at the White House in Washington.

Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk honored with U.S. stamp

November 4, 2021 at 1:48 a.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials honored slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk on Thursday with the unveiling of a new postage stamp, and called for more work to advance the...

Obama to tap rising Democratic star Castro for Cabinet post

May 23, 2019 at 9:38 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will shuffle his cabinet on Friday, nominating San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro as secretary of housing and urban development and naming outgoing HUD chief...

Slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk honored with U.S. stamp

December 23, 2018 at 11:55 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials honored slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk on Thursday with the unveiling of a new postage stamp, and called for more work to advance the...

Obama’s decision on U.S. deportations poses political risks

May 23, 2019 at 9:37 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's decision on possible changes to U.S. deportation policy sets up an election-year skirmish that could help Democrats win points with their political base while...

Obama’s decision on U.S. deportations poses political risks

November 4, 2021 at 1:45 a.m.

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