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The Trump administration's Department of Justice settles two lawsuits which alleged that the Obama administration's Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups.
2017-10-26

The Obama administration through the U.S. Department of Justice announces that they will file criminal contempt of court charges against Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio for violating a judge's order to stop immigration patrols that led to a court finding of racial profiling. The charges carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail.
2016-10-11

The Obama administration through the U.S. State Department announces the suspension of bilateral talks with Russia about the cessation of hostilities in Syria, as Russia and the Syrian government continue to pursue a military course despite the ceasefire accord.
2016-10-3

The Obama administration through federal prosecutors announces corruption charges against nine defendants, including a former close aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, over their roles in alleged bribery and fraud schemes tied to the awarding of large state contracts and other activities.
2016-09-22

The Obama administration urges Bahrain to free Nabeel Rajab, a human rights activist.
2016-09-7

The Obama Administration targets overseas cyber attackers with a sanctions program.
2015-04-1

The Obama administration defends its secret surveillance policies.
2013-06-6

The Obama administration expands its sanctions against Iran, targeting its auto industry and, for the first time, its currency the Iranian rial.
2013-06-3

The Obama administration in the United States eases travel and other restrictions on Cuba.
2011-01-14

The Obama administration asks United States District Court for the Central District of California judge Virginia A. Phillips to stay her ruling in Log Cabin Republicans v. United States of America that the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy is unconstitutional while it appeals the decision.
2010-10-14