White House officials promise hefty agenda for new Canadian PM's visit, focused on security, trade and climate change
South Carolina Democrats talk about whom they're supporting for president and why.
Residents of small, rural South Carolina town see need that far outweighs what they expect to receive from presidential candidates in this year’s election
Late justice will lie in repose in Great Hall of Supreme Court until 8 p.m. EST
Barack Obama is set to become the first sitting American president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years. He and first lady Michelle Obama will travel to the island nation March 21 to build on what the White House says is progress in the normalization of U.S.-Cuba ties. VOA's Aru Pande reports.
Historic two-day visit, which begins March 21, seeks to advance bilateral ties and ‘efforts that can improve the lives of the Cuban people,’ US president says
VOA talks to protesters in Manchester, New Hampshire, who sound off on foreign policy issues such as the Guantanamo Bay prison, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the wars in Iraq, Syria and Yemen
VOA talks to protesters in Manchester, New Hampshire who sound off on foreign policy issues such as the Guantanamo Bay Prison, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Middle East Affairs and national security.
Each year for nearly a decade, US State Department has resettled hundreds of Bhutanese refugees in an unlikely place – the northeastern state of New Hampshire
Candidates are discussing issues that are affecting the next generation; but just because young people care about issues like job security or college debt does not mean young voters will show up at the polls
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union runs tuition-free, five-year apprenticeship program training students as electrical and telecommunication workers, while earning a paycheck
Trying to get more people into the U.S. workforce, the Obama administration last year announced $175 million in grants towards apprenticeship programs. VOA White House correspondent Aru Pande went inside one training center outside of Washington that has gained national recognition for helping put people on the path to employment.
Economy has grown, jobs have been added, wages appear to be headed up — but global economic problems could mean uncertainty for US in 2017
In recent weeks, the issues of immigration, national security and counterterrorism have seemed to overshadow the U.S. economy as a focus of the 2016 presidential campaign. But tthe country’s economic outlook remains on the minds of many Americans who are concerned about their job prospects and growing income inequality. VOA's Aru Pande reports.
US president spent 2015 focused on foreign policy initiatives aimed at re-shaping US role in key regions of the world
Naveed Shah of Springfield, Virginia, is one of two dozen guests invited to sit with the first lady during the presidential address
President expected to focus on long-term outlook for the country, counter some of the pessimism seen both in public opinion polls and presidential campaigns
For an American president wrapping up his time in office, Barack Obama has spent 2015 focused on foreign policy initiatives aimed at reshaping the U.S. role in key regions of the world. VOA White House correspondent Aru Pande looks at what analysts say are Obama’s achievements thus far and his remaining challenges around the globe.
In the weeks since the December 2 attacks in San Bernardino, California, President Barack Obama has spoken directly to Americans’ concerns on terrorism and national security. VOA's Aru Pande looks at the challenges Obama faces as his administration tackles a renewed threat.
Pact demonstrates 195 nations have will, ability to take on challenge, commit to low-carbon future, he says at White House
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