January 27th, 2012
05:17 PM ET
Biden dishes on bin Laden decisionThe mission to get Osama bin Laden seems to be the raid that keeps on giving for the Obama White House. Whether it is a mention at the top and bottom of the State of the Union address or a highlight in a campaign speech, the president frequently references to the mission as evidence of the his leadership and foreign policy strength. Vice President Joe Biden jumped on the Obama leadership bandwagon Friday when he revealed that he cautioned the president against signing off on the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideaway. Despite his reservations, Biden said the President made the gutsy decision all alone. Speaking to a meeting of congressional Democrats in Maryland, Biden shared a few new details about the tense decision making process preceding the president giving the go ahead for the daring Pakistan raid by Special Operations forces. Read the complete story on CNN's Security Clearance blog. 
January 27th, 2012
05:02 PM ET
It pays to be an EX-president Washington (CNN) - Being president pays; $400,000 a year, in fact. There's the free transportation in the presidential limousine, Marine One and Air Force One. And don't forget the free housing in Washington's most famous mansion, complete with a killer view of the Washington Monument, along with other perks (a personal chef, for one). When a president leaves the White House he's still on the government payroll, receiving an annual pension of about $200,000, health care, paid official travel and an office. Rent for President Jimmy Carter's Atlanta office is $102,000 per year, according to 2010 figures compiled by the Congressional Research Service. President George H. W. Bush's Houston office costs $175,000 per year. President Bill Clinton's office in the pricey real estate market of New York City is $516,000. Not too bad, huh? For the complete story, read it on CNN.com 
January 27th, 2012
02:07 PM ET
Gaggle notes: so what does the president watch on tv? In today's meeting with reporters White House spokesman Jay Carney responded to questions regarding President Obama's opinions about the recent GOP debates. So what does the president think? Not much. Apparently he doesn't watch much television – except when it comes to sports!
For the complete transcript of the press gaggle transcript, read the full post. 
January 27th, 2012
01:33 PM ET
White House technology chief logs outOn the same day that outgoing White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said his goodbyes, the White House announced another Obama staff departure.
January 27th, 2012
09:59 AM ET
Daily Briefing: January 27, 2012 The 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers: Clash at the CNN debate (CNN) Syrian army launches new attacks (BBC) Obama links college aid to college affordability (Bloomberg) Israel senses bluffing in Iran's threats (NYT) Ford releases profits (Bloomberg) Cashing in at the Super Bowl (CNN) 
January 27th, 2012
09:20 AM ET
POTUS starts his day in Michigan9:45AM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the University of Michiganin Ann on his State of the Union proposals to keep college affordable and within reach for all Americans University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI/ Open Press 11:00AM THE PRESIDENT departs Michigan en route Joint Base Andrews, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport /Open Press 12:25PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews 12:30PM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route Cambridge,Maryland 1:20PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Democratic Issues Conference, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay,Cambridge,Maryland 3:00PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House South Lawn / Open Press 3:30PM THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Oval Office / Closed Press 4:30PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a campaign event at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel /Print Pool for Remarks Only |
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