It's unlikely the vote will turn into law, however; President Barack Obama has vowed to veto the bill, which also contains language to repeal the Affordable Health Care Act.
The DOJ will publish a report based on recommendations from the meeting, suggesting steps that lawmakers, policymakers and legislators can take to reform the criminal justice system.
"The one thing we do know is that we have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country," Obama said.
The 17-year-old Chicago native, who moved with her family into the White House in 2008 when her father first became president, is set to graduate high school this spring and is considering Barnard College and New York University.
In his weekly address, Obama shared a message of love and compassion, but also gave the American people a subtle reminder about the history of Thanksgiving. The President acknowledged pilgrims arrived in America looking for a safe haven, much like the Syrian refugees of today.
A day after Chicago police officials released graphic video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being gunned down by a Chicago police officer, President Barack Obama took to Facebook express concern.
“Stop, dad! You’re embarrassing me.” You know that’s what Sasha and Malia Obama were thinking as they flanked their dad, you know, President Obama Wednesday…
There are plenty of real moments in the Obama presidency, but NewsOne has gathered the best for your viewing pleasure.
You wanna rumble with the B, huh? President Barack Obama, that is. GOP presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz (Texas), had a few choice words for President Obama when speaking to reporters on Wednesday after a meeting with Republican policy makers at the Capitol Hill Club. Grandpa Munster Cruz was deep in his feelings after Obama, speaking […]
"Folks wanna pop off" may be the greatest gift President Obama gave the Internet.
President Barack Obama will present the awards on November 24 during a ceremony at the White House.
President Barack Obama on Monday pledged solidarity with France after explosives and gunfire killed more than 120 people last week in Paris in coordinated terror attacks claimed by ISIS.
