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Monday's meeting at the White House between President George Bush and President-elect Barack Obama is the latest symbol of a presidential transition that appears to be moving ahead smoothly, at least initially. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone
By Dan Robinson Capitol Hill 10 July 2007 As he faces renewed pressure from Congress over the war in Iraq, President Bush and majority Democrats are also locked in legal battles involving other issues. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, wh
By Jeff Swicord Washington 05 July 2007 As energy prices continue to rise, more and more housing consumers in the U.S. are looking for ways to save money on home energy costs. VOA's Jeff Swicord reports on an environmentally friendly, green building
By Gilbert da Costa Abuja 22 August 2007 Nigerian lawmakers, opposition party pressing for an investigation into how the parliamentary speaker spent nearly $5 millionto renovate two official residences. From Abuja, Gilbert da Costa reports for VOA th
By Scott Stearns White House 23 January 2008 U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson met with congressional leaders Wednesday for talks on a stimulus package for the U.S. economy. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. Secretary Pau
With two of America's major automobile companies reportedly weeks away from financial collapse, there continues to be little agreement in Washington on how to craft a government rescue package that would stave off bankruptcy. The White House is weig
New government figures show a rise in U.S. unemployment last month, with U.S. employers cutting some 533,000 jobs - the most in 34 years. President George Bush says his administration is taking action to help strengthen the economy. Professional rec
Photo: AP Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid left, listens as Sen. Charles Schumer speaks during press conference on Capitol Hill, 24 Dec 2009 When lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives return to work in January, they will face the
Liberia's Drug Enforcement Agency says it lacks the financial and logistical support to adequately crack down on illegal drug trafficking. Agency officials say the country's weak drug laws are compounding the problem. According to Liberia's Drug Enfo
Safe House Provided Security for Martin Luther King During 1963 Campaign 1963年马丁路德金的藏身之所 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA President Barack Obama will lead the nation in paying tribute to the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on
Enthusiasm Lingers After Iran Election Scenes of celebration following Rowhani's victory were captured by Iranian citizens on cell phone cameras. Videos were sent to VOA's Persian service, finding their way out of Iran despite what had been an ongoin
Mourning continues in Mumbai as the city limps back to normal after militant attacks that killed about 175 people and injured more than 300 others. Among the funerals and memorial services was a remembrance for a rabbi and his wife who were killed i
A massive underground Congressional Visitor's Center designed to accommodate millions of people visiting the U.S. Capitol each year has opened to the public. VOA's Dan Robinson reports the project, which was planned for two decades and took eight ye
By Scott Stearns White House 12 July 2007 U.S. intelligence officials say al-Qaida is gaining strength from bases in the remote tribal areas of western Pakistan. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, President Bush says the terrorist g
The British government presented its legislative agenda to parliament Wednesday, and dealing with the financial crisis and stabilizing the economy are the top priorities. It's the government's program, but, as every year, it is Queen Elizabeth II, w
By Scott Stearns White House 01 January 2008 President Bush says he is eager to get back to work after starting the new year with family friends on his Texas ranch. VOA White House correspondent Scott Stearns has the story. Before returning to the Wh
By Scott Stearns White House 11 August 2007 U.S. President George Bush Saturday hosted a social lunch for French President Nicholas Sarkozy at the Bush family home in Maine. VOA White House correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush said in his we
By Jim Fry Washington, D.C. 03 August 2007 The U.S. SenateThursday decisively adopted a new ethics law that supporters call the most sweeping reform in more than a generation. The Senate voted only two days after the House of Representatives overwhel
By Deborah Tate Washington 06 September 2007 U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton continues to lead the field of candidates seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for president. Stressing her background and experience, she is determined to become the firs
By Paula Wolfson White House 16 July 2007 President Bush is making a new push for Middle East peace. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports he is calling for an international conference this year to move the peace process forward, and is