Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama clashed over free trade, health care and the war in Iraq in a high stakes debate one week before key Democratic presidential primaries which could determine the fate of her struggling candidacy. (Feb. 27)
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama drew some hoots and cheers in Cleveland last night in the final debate before next week's crucial Ohio and Texas primaries. And inside the "spin room" opinions were mixed about which candidate came out on top. (Feb.
If Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination, he'll make history as the first black person to win a major party nomination. The AP's Ron Fournier examines the history of African-Americans in U.S. politics. (Feb. 29)
Nov. 18, 2010 - President Obama calls ratifying the new START Treaty the national security imperative for the upcoming session of Congress as he drops by a meeting led by Vice President Joe Biden.
Dec. 18, 2010 - President Obama urges the Senate to heed the calls from Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, every living Republican Secretary of State, NATO allies, and leadership of the military: ratify the New START Treaty with Russia.