Tamara Keith appears in the following:
Anticipating Attacks, GOP Campaigns Focus On Courting Women Voters
Friday, September 19, 2014
National Republican Party officials encouraged 2014 candidates to launch positive ads targeting women. One for a House candidate from Minnesota touts an annual charity walk he does in pink heels.
House Approves Bill To Train, Arm Syrian Rebels
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
It's the only part of President Obama's strategy for combating the extremist group Islamic State that he's asked Congress to weigh in on.
Medals Of Honor Recognize Harrowing Battle And A Dying Act
Monday, September 15, 2014
President Obama awarded the medals to two soldiers who served in Vietnam. Bennie Adkins, who suffered 18 body wounds, reflects on "a horrible, horrible type of battle."
Obama's Hawkish Plan For Islamic State Puts Doves In A Quandary
Saturday, September 13, 2014
President Obama arguably won the Democratic primary in 2008 because of his strong opposition to the Iraq war. Now he's arguing he doesn't need congressional approval to ramp up a bombing campaign in Iraq and expand air strikes into Syria.
Criticism of Obama's speech Wednesday night, which announced an aggressive ...
Congress Generally Supportive Of Action Against ISIS
Thursday, September 11, 2014
President Obama's request for congressional authorization to help Syrian rebels fight Islamic State militants has thrown a wrench into what was supposed to have been a quiet two weeks on Capitol Hill.
Obama Tells Nation Islamist Threat Could Reach U.S. Shores
Thursday, September 11, 2014
The U.S. fight against the extremist group that calls itself Islamic State is expanding. President Obama's strategy includes expanding air strikes in Iraq and extending into neighboring Syria.
Obama Wants Congress' Support On ISIS, But He May Not Need It
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Congressional leaders will be at the White House Tuesday to talk about the president's strategy against the group known as the Islamic State.
Obama Says U.S. Will Aid Iraqis Who Are Marooned On Mount Sinjar
Thursday, August 28, 2014
President Obama announced that he has authorized a humanitarian mission to aid religious minorities stranded on Mount Sinjar in Iraq. Airstrikes will be a component of that mission.
'We Don't Have A Strategy Yet' On Islamic State, Obama Says
Thursday, August 28, 2014
But at a news conference, the president said the Sunni militant group was continuing to lose arms and equipment because of targeted U.S. strikes against its members in Iraq.
In New Hampshire, An Unexpected Tight Race For Senate
Monday, August 25, 2014
When talking competitive U.S. Senate races, New Hampshire isn't at the top of the list. But the contest between Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and likely opponent Scott Brown has become surprisingly close.
Would You Share The President's Fries?
Thursday, August 14, 2014
When President Obama visited Kansas City for a speech about the economy, he had dinner with four people who had written him letters and wound up sharing his fries.
Two Ways President Obama Could Act On Immigration
Monday, August 11, 2014
The Obama administration is considering executive action on immigration, and it could come within weeks.
Ebola Casts A Shadow Over Obama's Africa Press Conference
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
President Obama delivered remarks to conclude a summit that invited leaders from Africa to meet with U.S. businesses. NPR's Tamara Keith joins Melissa Block to discuss the gathering's last day.
Making An All-American White House Dinner With Some African Flair
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
After Tuesday's African summit sessions, the White House is preparing to host the 50 heads of state and the chairman of the African Union for dinner. What goes into preparing a formal dinner for 400?
Following Industry Trend, Gannett Will Split Newspaper, Broadcasting Divisions
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Gannett said the move will give the two new companies more "flexibility" to "pursue growth." Time Warner and Tribune Co. have made similar moves.
Obama To Host White House Dinner For Africa Heads Of State
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
After Tuesday's Africa summit sessions, the White House is preparing to give a dinner for the heads of state and the chairman of the African Union.
August Comes To The Hill, But House GOP Hasn't Started Recess Quite Yet
Friday, August 01, 2014
House Republicans are delaying their August recess, sticking around Washington to try passing a bill meant to address the border crisis. Democrats and President Obama have already voi...
As Senate Leaves For Recess, House Keeps Working On A Border Bill
Friday, August 01, 2014
The House work week got a little longer when Republican leaders were unable to pass a bill to deal with the border crisis. A new caucus meeting is planned for this morning to sort out a plan forward.
In Kansas City, Obama Brushes Off House GOP's Vote To Sue Him
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Congress leaves some significant business unfinished as it goes on break. But the talk of Washington and beyond is Wednesday's vote by House republicans to authorize a lawsuit against President Obama.
Central American Leaders Stop By White House To Talk Border Crisis
Friday, July 25, 2014
Central American presidents met with President Obama, discussing the influx of unaccompanied children crossing the border. So far, Obama has not seen eye to eye with Congress on possible solutions.