Father Discussed Adoption for Obama, Records Show

The revelation came from 1961 immigration forms obtained by a Boston Globe reporter who has written a book about the president’s father.

Still ‘Far Apart’ on Debt, 2 Sides Will Seek Broader Cuts

G.O.P. leaders and President Obama emerged from talks with a consensus to aim for the biggest possible deal — one resulting in up to $4 trillion in savings.

House Sends Conflicting Signals on Libya

Lawmakers turned down a measure to stop United States military operations but also voted to block aid to the Libyan rebels.

President Looks for Broader Deal on Deficit Cuts

President Obama, who will meet with the bipartisan leadership of Congress on Thursday, wants to move well beyond the $2 trillion in savings sought in earlier negotiations.

Obama Summons G.O.P. and Democratic Leaders for Deficit Reduction Talks

The president stepped up pressure on Congressional Republicans, pledging to put popular entitlement programs like Medicare on the table in return for acquiescence to some higher taxes.

Carmakers and White House Haggling Over Mileage Rules

The administration wants new American cars and trucks to average as much as 56.2 miles per gallon by 2025, roughly double the current level.

Official From F.D.I.C. Picked To Lead Banking Regulator

Thomas J. Curry will be nominated to lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, a banking regulator whose acting chief has been criticized by Democrats as obstructing reforms.

In Deficit Plan, Taxes Must Rise, President Warns

Saying a deal would not be possible without painful steps on both sides, President Obama pressured Republicans to accept higher taxes to pare down the deficit.

Obama Stops Short of Backing Gay Marriage

President Obama made comments just short of endorsing the notion that gay people have the right to marry.

White House and Congress Clear Trade Deal Hurdle

A vote will take place on free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama.

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