President Barack Obama helps spell out “Ohio” with the Weithman family, Rachel, 9, Josh, 11, and mom Rhonda, in their home in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama is briefed during a meeting with senior advisors in the Oval Office, Aug. 18, 2011. Photo by Pete Souza
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The presidency is not just another TV show. It requires intelligence, courage, compassion, depth of character. http://t.co/KRq1vCBFgO
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meta (@metaquest) August 16, 2025****
Tara Culp-Ressler: The Obama Administration’s Strategy On Heroin Addiction: Treat It As A Public Health Problem
The Obama administration unveiled a new strategy to combat heroin abuse on Monday, pledging $2.5 million in additional funds to target five “high intensity drug trafficking areas.” The plan, which aims to pair law enforcement officials with health experts, is notable for its emphasis onconnecting heroin users with treatment rather than focusing on putting them behind bars. In the 15 states participating in the pilot program, a
public health official will coordinate “heroin response teams” and help track the number of overdoses in their region. More first responders will be trained about how to administer naloxone, a drug that can reverse overdoses from heroin and prescription painkillers. The new strategy “demonstrates a strong commitment to address the heroin and prescription opioid epidemic as both a public health and a public safety issue,” according to Michael Botticelli, the Obama administration’s director of national drug control policy.
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Read about President Obama's latest move to reduce methane gas pollution from landfills: ofa.bo/f9E6 #ActOnClimate
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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 17, 2025****
Katie Valentine: Here’s How The Government Plans To Cut Emissions From Landfills
The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans Friday that aim to reduce landfill emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases by nearly a third, in an attempt to more tightly regulate a sector that accounts for nearly a fifth of total U.S. methane emissions. The proposals seek to update methane regulations on new and existing landfills. If enacted, the EPA says the regulations would reduce methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills by487,000 tons a year beginning in 2025. Since methane is about 25 times as potent a greenhouse gas as carbon dioxide, that reduction would be equal to cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 12.2 million metric tons — the amount emitted by more than 1.1 million homes.
Under the proposed rules, landfills would have to start capturing two-thirds of their methane and other hazardous emissions by 2023. That’s 13 percent more than they’re currently required to capture. The proposed regulations would apply to the more than 2,000 active municipal solid waste landfillsin the United States, which together make up the nation’s third-largest source of methane emissions. These emissions are produced when organic matter, such as food waste, decomposes in a landfill. Once the EPA’s proposed rules are filed in the federal register, they’ll be subject to a 60-day public commenting period.
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Sierra Leone records NO new #Ebola infections - for first time since outbreak bbc.in/1TN4vHj http://t.co/dowLiwlEX8
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BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 17, 2025****
Tulip Mazumdar: Sierra Leone Records Zero New Ebola Infections
For the first time since the Ebola outbreak was declared in Sierra Leone, the country has recorded zero new infections. There were no new Ebola cases reported last week according to the WHO. At the height of the outbreak Sierra Leone was reporting more than 500 new cases a week. Last week, for the first time since May last year, there were zero new cases.
But authorities are warning against complacency. OB Sisay, Director of the National Ebola Response Centre (NERC), said: “This does not mean Sierra Leone is suddenly Ebola free. “As long as we have one Ebola case we still have an epidemic. People should continue to take the public health measures… around hand-washing, temperature checks, enhanced screening.”
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The White House wants to put heroin addicts in treatment rather than in prison thkpr.gs/3692244 http://t.co/uFqpVuKpaq
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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) August 17, 2025Government introduces plan to cut emissions from landfills by a third thkpr.gs/3692230 http://t.co/D7BvySEjP2
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Climate Progress (@climateprogress) August 17, 2025****
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Tombstone of "Roots" author Alex Haley's grandmother vandalized with "white lives matter" bit.ly/1NoD1YI http://t.co/kV3iQHyYGp
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) August 17, 2025Important: UN figures count nearly 75k residents having already returned to #Tikrit since its liberation from #ISIL. reliefweb.int/report/iraq/re…
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Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) August 17, 2025****
My thoughts on how Bibi made cannon of American Jews in his war with Obama talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/bibis-c…
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Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) August 17, 2025Iran deal quietly picks up some GOP backers on.msnbc.com/1UOLZk8 via @maddow
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Joe Cirincione (@Cirincione) August 17, 2025****
My take: Iran and American Jews nyti.ms/1PhafYs
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Roger Cohen (@NYTimesCohen) August 17, 2025The White House announced a new program that focuses on the treatment, rather than the punishment, of heroin addicts nyti.ms/1UPaZYp
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The New York Times (@nytimes) August 17, 2025****
President Barack Obama disembarks Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 18, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama talks with, from left, Tony Blinken, Deputy National Security Advisor, Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, and Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer in the Outer Oval Office before making a statement in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Aug. 18, 2014. Photo by Chuck Kennedy
President Barack Obama meets the Weithman family: Joe, Rhonda, and their children, Rachel, 9, and Josh, 11, in their home in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha steer the “Bay Point Lady” during a tour of St. Andrews Bay off Panama City Beach, Fla., Aug. 15, 2010 Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama and daughter Sasha look over the different flavors of ice cream available at a store during their visit to Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. Daughter Malia, in background, has already made her selection. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha wait for Old Faithful to erupt during their visit to Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama pays for the family’s ice cream during a stop at a store while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and daughter Sasha order ice cream at Bruster’s in Panama City Beach, Fla., Aug. 15, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama greets children from the Valleyland Kids summer program outside a school in Chatfield, Minn., during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest, Aug. 15, 2011. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s hands rest on the railing of a boat during their tour of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
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#Cuba This man wears his t-shirt wit a picture of @BarackObama in front of the @USEmbCuba 14ymedio.com/nacional/vivo-… http://t.co/9YhCeoBQVN
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Yoani Sanchez (@yoanifromcuba) August 14, 2025JUST IN: Retail sales show broad-based gain as U.S. consumers spur growth bloom.bg/1IJZ1tI
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Bloomberg Business (@business) August 13, 2025****
Sho Chandra: Retail Sales Show Broad Gain As U.S. Consumers Spur Growth
Sales at U.S. retailers rose in July on growing demand for everything from cars to clothing, and a decline the previous month was wiped away, signaling consumers are propelling growth in the world’s largest economy. Eleven of 13 major categories showed gains. Rising employment, stronger finances and still-cheap fuel is helping draw consumers into stores and auto dealerships.
Growth in household spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of the economy, is bolstering the expansion as Federal Reserve policy makers move toward lifting interest rates this year for the first time since 2006. “The consumer-driven recovery of the economy continues on track,” said Harm Bandholz, chief U.S. economist at UniCredit Group in New York, who correctly projected the gain. “The fundamentals are all in place for solid consumer spending. The outlook remains strong for the second half of the year.”
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Pretty direct. Why we disagree with Chuck Schumer on the Iran deal reut.rs/1Eqw4Px
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Valerie Plame Wilson (@ValeriePlame) August 14, 2025Obama said to approve crude oil exports to Mexico, easing ban bloom.bg/1DQn3oo
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Bloomberg Business (@business) August 14, 2025****
.@joshtpm: Schumer’s opposition to the Iran nuclear deal is "unforgivable" bit.ly/1KlweK3 http://t.co/W3iuUvkAZF
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) August 14, 2025Ex-senators Lugar and Johnston: Why we disagree with Chuck Schumer on the Iran deal: reut.rs/1gGMcH9 http://t.co/alRNGIRoAd
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Reuters Opinion (@ReutersOpinion) August 14, 2025****
My open letter to Senator Schumer about his criticism of the #Iran deal: wapo.st/1hAIwaG
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Fareed Zakaria (@FareedZakaria) August 14, 2025Joined current & former House Intel Members expressing confidence #IranDeal is strong & deserves support: goo.gl/YNsC4B
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Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 14, 2025****
Tester makes 30 supporters or lean supporters on Iran deal. Obama needs 34. washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/w… http://t.co/90kTY8tUHh
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Aaron Blake (@AaronBlakeWP) August 13, 2025.@nikiinthehouse has chosen diplomacy over war, coming out for #IranDeal #NoWarWithIran http://t.co/FAQTiqpGXK
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MoveOn.org (@MoveOn) August 13, 2025****
I believe the JCPOA is in best interest of US, Israel & the world & support agreement to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: 1.usa.gov/1Wm9i6w
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Katherine Clark (@RepKClark) August 13, 2025****
President Barack Obama greets people outside the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn. Aug. 15, 2011. The President stopped to have lunch with five post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest. Photo by Samantha Appleton
President Barack Obama holds a baby as he arrives for lunch at the Old Market Deli in Cannon Falls, Minn., during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest, Aug. 15, 2011. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama prepares to autographs books and photographs in a backstage holding room following a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colo. on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama waves to people along a road in Harmony, Minn., Aug. 15, 2011, during a three-day bus tour in the Midwest. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama visits Sunset Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama react to daughter Sasha’s hole in one while playing miniature golf at Pirate’s Island Golf in Panama City Beach, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama casts his line while fishing for trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama, center, and his fishing party head for the water during his first fly fishing outing near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama and local fishing guide Dan Vermillion fish for trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug.14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
Local fishing guide Dan Vermillion reacts as President Barack Obama almost hooks a trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama (hand, at right) greets members of the U.S. Coast Guard after making a statement at the U.S. Coast Guard Panama City District Office, Panama City, Fla, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus hold a roundtable discussion with business owners and officials at the United States Coast Guard district office in Panama City, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama has a beer with patrons at the Pump Haus Pub and Grill in Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. 14, 2012. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama talks with Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, regarding a statement on Iraq and the situation in Ferguson, Missouri, in Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., Aug. 14, 2014. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. listens, at right. At left, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice talks with Anita Breckenridge, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. Photo by Pete Souza)
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LIVE NOW: Secretary of State John Kerry Speaks at the Opening Ceremony for U.S. Embassy Havana
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Really insightful piece on how Obama understands the Iran nuclear deal. twitter.com/Max_Fisher/sta…
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J. Dana Stuster (@JDanaStuster) August 07, 2025****
Max Fisher: Obama Opens Up On Iran
But Obama’s primary message was one of certainty. “Of all the foreign policy issues that I’ve addressed since I’ve been president,” he said, “I’ve never been more certain that this is sound policy, that it’s the right thing to do for the United States, that it’s the right thing to do for our allies.” In terms of decisions I make, I do think that I have a better sense of how military action can result in unintended consequences. And I am confirmed in my belief that much of the time, we are making judgments based on percentages, and no decision we make in foreign policy — or for that matter, any policy — is completely without hair on it, which is how we kind of describe it. I mean, there are always going to be some complications. But that’s why, when I say that this to me is not a close call, I say that based on having made a lot of tough calls. So if you look at Libya, I was deeply concerned about what would happen after [Libyan leader Moammar] Gadhafi was gone.
I (and a few others) sat down with Obama to talk about Iran. Here's what I learned. vox.com/2015/8/7/91156… http://t.co/QaCTxXVUeg
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Max Fisher (@Max_Fisher) August 07, 2025I was deeply concerned about the ability of some of our European partners who were forward-leaning on that issue to sustain their efforts. We organized the campaign in such a way that I could guarantee they had to step up, and it wasn’t just riding on our coattails to get it done, and that there was broad international support. And to this day, I would say that, had we not gone after Gadhafi, you’d have some version of what happened in Syria in Libya, because he had already lost control of big chunks of the country. But even factoring all that stuff in, Libya is still a mess right now. And so maybe at the same time as I’m more confident today, I’m also more humble. And that’s part of the reason why when I see a situation like this one, where we can achieve an objective with a unified world behind us, and we preserve our hedge against it not working out, I think it would be foolish — even tragic — for us to pass up on that opportunity.
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After thoughtful deliberation, it’s clear @TheIranDeal is the only option right now to stop #Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
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Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) August 13, 2025Republican RT @barbaraslavin1: Former US national security adviser Brent #Scowcroft endorses @theIrandeal almon.co/2hrf
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Laura Rozen (@lrozen) August 13, 2025****
#IranDeal critics undermine American leadership: excellent piece by @JoelMartinRubin bit.ly/1ILmgnp
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Joe Cirincione (@Cirincione) August 13, 2025Rep. Farr backs Iran deal. "After two decades in Congress, this is the first time I will be able to vote for peace, not just against war."
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Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) August 13, 2025****
President Barack Obama addresses a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform inside a hangar at Gallatin Field in Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama confers with Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, and Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., right, regarding a statement on Iraq and the situation in Ferguson, Missouri, in Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., August 14, 2014. Anita Breckenridge, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, stands in the background at left. Photo by Pete Souza
Members of the audience listen as President Barack Obama addresses a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform inside a hangar at Gallatin Field in Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
A young girl in the audience as President Barack Obama addresses a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform inside a hangar at Gallatin Field in Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama points to a questioner during a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform inside a hangar at Gallatin Field in Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Samantha Appleton
President Barack Obama works a rope line following after his town hall on health care insurance reform inside a hangar at Gallatin Field in Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama meets with Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer following a town hall meeting on health care insurance reform in Belgrade, Montana, on Aug. 14, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
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President Barack Obama greets Military Aide Lt. Col. Dave Kalinske and his family in the Oval Office, during Kalinske’s departure ceremony, Aug. 13, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama talks with Senior Advisor David Axelrod on the Colonnade of the White House, Aug. 13, 2009. Photo by Pete Souza
