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US Transfers Power, Enters Final Phase of Iraq War

BAGHDAD (Sept. 1) -- The United States changed commanders in Iraq Wednesday, beginning the final phase of American military involvement in the country despite political uncertainty and persistent violence. The transfer of authority came a day after President Barack Obama announced the shift from combat operations to...

Opinion: Obama's Surprisingly Presidential Address

(Sept. 1) -- As a long-time speechwriter for conservative leaders and causes, I am hardly a fan of President Barack Obama. But watching his speech Tuesday night officially declaring the end of America's combat mission in Iraq brought to mind that sports cliche: "Playing within yourself." Playing within yourself is about...

Esteemed Makeover: Oval Office Edition

(Aug. 31) -- Television viewers will see a newly redecorated Oval Office tonight when President Barack Obama addresses the nation to announce the end of U.S. combat units in Iraq. While Obama vacationed with his family in Martha's Vineyard, the president's office got new wallpaper, a new rug, reupholstered arm chairs and...

Live Video: President Obama's Oval Office Address

(Aug. 31) -- President Barack Obama will address the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. ET on the end of combat operations in Iraq. JOIN THE LIVE CHATVISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV

Obama Says, 'We Will Make BP Pay'

(June 15) -- In the first Oval Office address of his presidency, Barack Obama discussed what the federal government has done to clean up the BP oil spill and stop the leak, measures to assist hard-hit Gulf Coast residents and local economies, and steps to try to ensure a catastrophe of this magnitude doesn't happen...