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The Times of Israel

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Writer: Steven R. Hurst

March 2, 2013
9:15 am

US President Barack Obama waves after his ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama calls budget cuts ‘just dumb’

US president signs order authorizing the sequester; puts the blame squarely on Republicans

By Steven R. Hurst

March 2, 2013
4:21 am

US President Barack Obama (photo credit: AP/Carolyn Kaster/File)

Obama signs order to begin ‘dumb’ spending cuts

President, Republican lawmakers deadlocked on $85 billion budget reduction after a last-minute White House meeting

By Steven R. Hurst

February 4, 2013
8:55 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listening as President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting in Washington in March 2012 (photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Economy, military shape Washington’s moves on Iran

In wake of Israeli elections, Netanyahu too weak to successfully lobby the US for a ‘green light to attack,’ expert says

By Steven R. Hurst

January 14, 2013
7:56 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama meet at the White House, May 2011. (photo credit: Avi Ohayon/Government Press Office/Flash90)

Obama-Netanyahu ties to stay terse in second term, analyst says

Alliance between DC and Jerusalem strong, notes Aaron Miller, but Iran and Palestinian issues will muddy relationship as 2 leaders receive new mandates

By Steven R. Hurst

November 7, 2012
11:33 am

President Barack Obama stands on stage at the election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (photo credit:AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama victorious despite the shadow of difficult times

After leading the country during high unemployment and the most serious economic strife since the Great Depression, president given 4 more years in the White House

By Steven R. Hurst

November 6, 2012
10:01 am

President Barack Obama is flanked on stage by musicians Jay-Z, left, and Bruce Springsteen at a campaign event at Nationwide Arena, Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio (photo credit: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama, Romney close out campaigns with last-minute swing state pushes

Surveys give incumbent slight lead on eve of election; candidates tie in tiny New Hampshire town

By Steven R. Hurst

October 29, 2012
2:44 am

A news crew wades through sea foam in Nags Head, North Carolina, on Sunday, as wind and rain from Hurricane Sandy move into the area. (photo credit: AP/Gerry Broome)

Hurricane Sandy ruins candidates’ plans in days before election

Obama and Romney cancel stops in too-close-to-call Virginia

By Steven R. Hurst

October 22, 2012
3:48 am

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, left, and US President Barack Obama face off during the second presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY on October 16 (photo credit: AP/David Goldman)

Candidates prep for final debate as polls tighten up

Monday night’s encounter sure to feature questions on Iran, Benghazi

By Steven R. Hurst

October 8, 2012
12:54 am

Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney and wife Ann campaign in Florida on Sunday (photo credit: AP/Charles Dharapak)

Romney prepares to fight uphill battle on foreign policy

Palestinians, Britons and Spaniards among those angered or offended in recent months by the Republican nominee

By Steven R. Hurst

May 31, 2012
2:33 pm

US President Barack Obama (photo credit: AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Religion could tip US presidential race

In a race between President Barack Obama, who publicly supports gay marriage, and a Mormon Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, will Christian conservatives even go to the polls?

By Steven R. Hurst

The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Writer: Steven R. Hurst

Obama calls budget cuts ‘just dumb’

US president signs order authorizing the sequester; puts the blame squarely on Republicans

Obama signs order to begin ‘dumb’ spending cuts

President, Republican lawmakers deadlocked on $85 billion budget reduction after a last-minute White House meeting

Economy, military shape Washington’s moves on Iran

In wake of Israeli elections, Netanyahu too weak to successfully lobby the US for a ‘green light to attack,’ expert says

Obama-Netanyahu ties to stay terse in second term, analyst says

Alliance between DC and Jerusalem strong, notes Aaron Miller, but Iran and Palestinian issues will muddy relationship as 2 leaders receive new mandates

Obama victorious despite the shadow of difficult times

After leading the country during high unemployment and the most serious economic strife since the Great Depression, president given 4 more years in the White House

Obama, Romney close out campaigns with last-minute swing state pushes

Surveys give incumbent slight lead on eve of election; candidates tie in tiny New Hampshire town

Hurricane Sandy ruins candidates’ plans in days before election

Obama and Romney cancel stops in too-close-to-call Virginia

Candidates prep for final debate as polls tighten up

Monday night’s encounter sure to feature questions on Iran, Benghazi

Romney prepares to fight uphill battle on foreign policy

Palestinians, Britons and Spaniards among those angered or offended in recent months by the Republican nominee

Religion could tip US presidential race

In a race between President Barack Obama, who publicly supports gay marriage, and a Mormon Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, will Christian conservatives even go to the polls?

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