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In a 6–2 decision ("NLRB v. SW General, Inc"), the U.S. Supreme Court puts new restrictions on presidential powers, limiting a president's authority to staff certain top government posts in a case involving an appointment to the National Labor Relations Board saying that under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, a person cannot serve as the acting head of a federal agency once the president nominates him or her to permanently serve in the role if it is a position that requires U.S. Senate confirmation. The court upholds a lower court's ruling that then-President Barack Obama exceeded his legal authority with his temporary appointment of an NLRB general counsel in 2011. The ruling will give President Donald Trump and future presidents less flexibility in filling jobs that require Senate confirmation.
2017-03-21

The President of the United States Barack Obama orders an independent inquiry by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation into the shooting of Michael Brown by the Ferguson Police Department.
2014-08-14

U.S. President Barack Obama signs the myRA at a visit to U.S. Steel's Irvin Works in metropolitan Pittsburgh.
2014-01-29

A recommendation against practices by the National Security Agency is presented to United States President Barack Obama.
2013-12-19

"The Guardian" reveals U.S. President Barack Obama ordered a list of foreign targets for cyber-attacks "to advance US national objectives around the world with little or no warning to the adversary or target and with potential effects ranging from subtle to severely damaging". Obama's order also authorizes hits on foreign nations without their government's consent.
2013-06-7

The Vice-President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping meets with the President of the United States Barack Obama during a visit to the United States.
2012-02-14

United States President Barack Obama presents his 2012 State of the Union Address to the United States Congress.
2012-01-24

President of the United States Barack Obama's "jobs bill" stalls in the Senate.
2011-10-11

The President of the United States Barack Obama urges Americans in the path of the hurricane to take appropriate precautions for a "historic storm".
2011-08-26

United States Senator Christopher Dodd submits a draft of a bill that would reform financial regulation, mostly in accord with the proposals of President Barack Obama's administration.
2010-03-15