President Obama

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person Parker Higgins
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person Kathryn Ruemmler
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organization Congress
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person Social Security recipients
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person President Bush
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person General Alexander
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person Adm. Michael Rogers
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person Michael J. Morell
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person The UK (Brits)
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person President Trump
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person Michael Morell
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person Hillary Clinton
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person General Alexander
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person Speaker
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person Chairman Brady
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person Justin Webb
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person King Abdullah
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person Kathryn Ruemmler
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person Barak Obama
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person His predecessor
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person Obama Administration
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
N/A N/A President Obama appointed Greg Andres' wife to a federal judgeship on the SDNY. SDNY View
N/A N/A The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act was signed into law, which is expected to help the USVI's cha... United States View
N/A N/A Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Washington D.C. (Implied) View
N/A N/A US involvement in a war without congressional authorization, costing hundreds of millions of doll... Middle East View
N/A N/A Signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Washington View
N/A N/A The Coast Guard Reauthorization Act was signed into law to help the charter yacht industry in the... United States View
N/A N/A Meetings between the Israeli Minister of Defense and President Obama. Unspecified View
N/A N/A US providing funding for missile defense US/Israel View
N/A N/A Election of President Obama North America View
2025-11-19 N/A President Obama delivered a speech at George Washington University regarding liberalism and gover... George Washington Universit... View
2016-11-01 N/A President Obama awarding his last round of Presidential Medals of Freedom. White House (implied) View
2015-12-18 N/A President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) into law. United States View
2015-01-01 N/A Launch of Mission Innovation Paris View
2015-01-01 N/A Passage of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) through Congress. United States View
2015-01-01 N/A President Obama signed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, extending CHIP for two y... United States View
2014-09-01 N/A Discussion and speculation about the potential nomination of Kathryn Ruemmler for U.S. Attorney G... Washington View
2014-09-01 N/A Discussion and focus in Washington on Kathryn Ruemmler as a potential nominee for U.S. Attorney G... Washington View
2013-06-27 N/A President Obama expresses view on marriage applicability N/A View
2013-05-07 N/A DCCC/DSCC fundraising dinner with President Obama Not specified (likely NYC o... View
2013-04-10 N/A Release of President Obama's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget. N/A View
2013-04-10 N/A President Obama issued the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. United States View
2013-01-02 N/A Enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), which made permanent most of the tr... United States View
2013-01-01 N/A President Obama appointed the Review Committee. Washington D.C. (implied) View
2013-01-01 N/A Launch of the BRAIN Initiative (Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies). USA (Implied) View
2013-01-01 N/A President Obama appoints a Review Committee regarding NSA defenses. Unknown View

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This document is an excerpt from a larger report, likely an analysis or opinion piece, which critiques President Obama's foreign policy decisions, specifically his involvement in a war in the Middle East without congressional authorization. It highlights the financial cost and an apparent contradiction with his previous stances, noting his resemblance to his predecessor. The document also identifies Michael Boyle as the author or a contributor, an assistant professor at La Salle University.

Report/analysis excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document is an article from The Guardian by Michael Boyle, dated April 2, 2011, analyzing President Obama's rationale for the military campaign in Libya. Boyle critiques the strategy as muddled, highlighting the shift from defensive operations to active involvement in a civil war with US, British, and French forces, and the coordination of CIA officers with Libyan rebels. The article also mentions the consideration of sending weapons to the rebels, reflecting a high level of ignorance about the conflict.

Article/opinion piece
2025-11-19

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In this NYT op-ed, Thomas Friedman reflects on the irony of finding Chinese-made souvenirs in Cairo to criticize Hosni Mubarak's economic legacy. He argues that beyond financial aid, the U.S. must engage diplomatically with Egypt's military council to ensure a successful transition to democracy following the revolution.

Newspaper article / op-ed
2025-11-19

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This excerpt from a memoir discusses the strong US-Israeli defense relationship during the Obama administration, detailing cooperation on missile defense systems like Iron Dome and the Arrow. It highlights the growing urgency in late 2011 regarding Iran's nuclear program, Israel's preparation for a potential unilateral military strike approved by Benny Gantz, and the logistical complications posed by an upcoming joint military exercise.

Book excerpt or memoir page
2025-11-19

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The author, likely Ehud Barak, recounts his decision to leave the Labor Party and form a new party, Ha'Atzmaut, to remain in Benjamin Netanyahu's government due to secret military concerns regarding Iran. The text also details the strained relationship between Netanyahu ('Bibi') and the Obama administration, highlighting Netanyahu's political alignment with U.S. Republicans following the 2010 mid-term elections.

Book excerpt / congressional document
2025-11-19

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This document contains an excerpt from an interview where a speaker, identified as Siegel, discusses the concepts of Western guilt, appeasement, and the "Control Factor" in relation to radical Islam. Siegel argues that Western societies often blame themselves for terrorism in a misguided attempt to feel in control, referencing political figures and events like the Fort Hood shooting to illustrate the dangers of ignoring Islamist ideology.

Interview transcript / article excerpt
2025-11-19

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The document is an excerpt from an interview where a speaker named Siegel discusses the concept of the "Control Factor" in relation to Western interactions with Islam and terrorism. Siegel argues that Western guilt and shame, particularly compared to Shelby Steele's concept of "white guilt," lead to appeasement strategies that fail because the "Islamic Enemy" does not respond to contrition in kind. The text also references Nidal Hasan's actions at Fort Hood as an example of willful blindness caused by this mindset.

Interview transcript / article
2025-11-19

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This document is a transcript of an interview between an interviewer (FP) and an interviewee (Siegel). They discuss the concept of the "Control Factor" in relation to Western psychology, specifically focusing on "white guilt," appeasement policies, and the refusal to recognize threats from Islamic extremism, citing the Nidal Hasan case as an example.

Interview transcript / document page
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a House Oversight report or narrative detailing the timeline of Edward Snowden's leak of NSA documents in May-June 2013. It describes his movements in Hong Kong, his communications with Washington Post journalist Barton Gellman (issuing an ultimatum to publish), and the intelligence risks posed by Chinese and Russian services monitoring him. The text highlights the pressure Snowden was under to publish before his medical leave expired on June 3rd, at which point the NSA would realize he was missing.

Investigative report / narrative analysis (house oversight)
2025-11-19

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This page, marked as a House Oversight document, details the fallout of the Edward Snowden leaks within the NSA. It describes General Alexander offering his resignation on June 30, 2013, taking responsibility for the security failures, though President Obama asked him to remain in the position for six months before appointing Admiral Michael Rogers as his successor. The text criticizes the NSA's defenses as catastrophically failed, comparing the administrative changes to rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

Report / narrative (house oversight document)
2025-11-19

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This document, page 107 of a House Oversight record, details the logistics of Edward Snowden's escape from Hong Kong in June 2013. It describes how Wikileaks associate Sarah Harrison, under Julian Assange's direction, used tradecraft such as burner phones and decoy flight bookings (to Beijing and New Delhi) to evade US intelligence before securing a flight to Moscow. The text also analyzes the financial state of Wikileaks at the time and the diplomatic tension regarding extradition between the US, Hong Kong, and China.

Investigative report / congressional record
2025-11-19

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The document discusses the security vulnerabilities within the NSA created by a "culture of transparency" and reliance on civilian contractors like Edward Snowden, who worked for Dell. It highlights how Snowden was able to openly organize crypto parties and communicate with anti-NSA activists while working as a contractor, as legal constraints prevented the NSA from monitoring his private activities without a FISA warrant.

Government report / book excerpt
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a narrative report or excerpt from a House Oversight file detailing a 'Crypto Party' organized by Edward Snowden in Honolulu on December 11, 2012. The text describes the event at the 'Box Jelly' venue, presentations on TOR and privacy given by Snowden and Runa Sandvik, and the presence of Snowden's girlfriend Lindsay Mills who filmed the meeting. It also details communications with Parker Higgins (EFF), who declined an invitation due to airfare costs, and notes Snowden's precise knowledge of surveillance capabilities which raised suspicions among attendees.

Investigative report / narrative account (house oversight document)
2025-11-19

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This document provides a biographical introduction to genetic engineer George Church, highlighting his work with the Personal Genome Project and his contributions to the BRAIN Initiative. It discusses his perspective on using biology to enhance human capabilities as an alternative to artificial intelligence, his pioneering work with CRISPR, and his concerns regarding the ethical training of future AI systems.

Biographical introduction / essay preface
2025-11-19

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This Bank of America Merrill Lynch report analyzes Japan's economic outlook, noting potential increases in defense spending and procurement. It discusses the likely failure of the TPP under the Trump administration and the potential shift toward regional partnerships like RCEP, while maintaining a bullish outlook on Japan's economic recovery in 2017 due to aligned fiscal and monetary policies.

Financial research report
2025-11-19

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This document presents two charts from a BofA Merrill Lynch report, surveying the expected impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL) fiduciary rule on the brokerage and asset management industries. Overwhelming majorities (83% and 91% respectively) believe the rule will cause multiple meaningful changes, including pricing pressure and a shift from active to passive investing. The text also notes that the incoming Trump administration's stance on the rule is unknown, but a delay is considered the most likely action, drawing a parallel to a similar situation between the Bush and Obama administrations.

A page from a financial conference report analyzing the impact of the dol's fiduciary rule.
2025-11-19

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This document summarizes panel discussions from the 2016 Future of Financials Conference. The first section covers equity market structure, with a survey indicating 74% of investors feel it needs revamping, citing issues with liquidity and incentives. The second section discusses the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule, noting that 83% of investors expect it to cause significant changes to the brokerage industry.

Report page
2025-11-19

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This document is a biographical profile of Justin Webb, a presenter for BBC's Radio 4 and its former North America Editor. The text details his professional roles, including his coverage of the 9/11 attacks and President Obama's election. The footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030449' indicates it is part of a larger set of documents from a congressional committee, but this specific page contains no direct information related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Biographical profile
2025-11-19

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This document, labeled HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030438, is a biographical profile of Justin Webb, a presenter for BBC Radio 4 and its former North America Editor. It notes his career highlights, including covering the 9/11 attacks and President Obama's 2008 election, and his writing for the Radio Times and Sunday Times. The document contains placeholders for images that failed to load.

Biographical profile / exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document is a webpage or newsletter from May 2011 promoting various cultural and intellectual events, articles, and videos. It features a talk by author V.S. Naipaul, recommended reading on political topics, and video conversations on philosophy and history. The content of the document has no direct connection to Jeffrey Epstein; however, the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030424' suggests it was collected as evidence for an investigation, possibly by the U.S. House Oversight Committee.

Webpage / newsletter
2025-11-19

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This document is an email from Jes Staley to Jeffrey Epstein dated September 26, 2014. Staley briefly acknowledges an article Epstein had sent him about Kathryn Ruemmler, a former White House counsel being considered for Attorney General. The forwarded text details Ruemmler's qualifications, her close advisory role to President Obama, and potential political obstacles to her nomination, such as her involvement in the I.R.S. and Benghazi controversies.

Email
2025-11-19

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This document is an email sent to 'jeevacation@gmail.com' on February 10, 2011, from a redacted individual. The sender forwarded a news article about 'social impact bonds' and asked for the recipient's opinion on whether the idea is worthwhile and if they should get involved. The article details how these bonds use private investment, such as from the Rockefeller Foundation, to fund social programs, with government repayment contingent on success, citing a UK prison program and potential US initiatives under President Obama.

Email with forwarded news article
2025-11-19

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This document is an email exchange from July 4, 2018, originating from a House Oversight collection. Attorney David Schoen writes to Jeffrey Epstein, harshly criticizing the composition of Robert Mueller's special counsel team, alleging specific members like Andrew Weissmann, Jeannie Rhee, and Greg Andres have a history of prosecutorial misconduct and extreme anti-Trump/pro-Clinton bias. Epstein replies briefly, questioning if Schoen's concerns are 'overblown' and drawing parallels to other prosecutors.

Email correspondence, part of the 'house oversight' collection.
2025-11-19

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This document is an email chain from July 2018 between Jeffrey Epstein (using 'jeevacation@gmail.com') and lawyer David I. Schoen. Schoen provides commentary on various legal and political figures he alleges are biased (Jeannie Rhee, Greg Andres), while Epstein asks questions comparing prosecutors. Schoen also expresses sympathy for the negative press and legal troubles Epstein is facing, mentioning an article connecting him to '#metoo' and Trump.

Email chain
2025-11-19

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This document outlines the potential trade policy landscape for 2017 following the election of President-elect Trump. It discusses his campaign positions, such as opposing the TPP and renegotiating NAFTA, and contrasts them with the stances of key congressional figures and the dim prospects for ongoing trade negotiations like the TPP and TTIP. The document also touches on the possibility of new trade agreements, such as one with the U.K. following Brexit.

Briefing document
2025-11-19
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Create a Cabinet-level cultural ministry

From: 76,000 people (instiga...
To: President Obama

Begging the new president to create a Cabinet-level cultural ministry patterned after France's.

Petition
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Response to Netanyahu's comments

From: President Obama
To: ALAN DERSHOWITZ

Stated he valued Dershowitz's views because he has always been straight with him.

Call
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UN Veto on Israeli Settlements

From: King Abdullah
To: President Obama

King Abdullah appealed to Obama to withhold the U.S. veto at the UN on a resolution condemning Israeli settlements; Obama declined.

Personal appeal/diplomatic communication
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Autonomous weapons / AI

From: Stuart Russell and for...
To: President Obama

Concerns regarding autonomous weapons and AI research.

Letter
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Democracy and Freedom

From: President Obama
To: Public/Arab Governments

Admonishing Arab governments to embrace democracy.

Speech
2025-06-13

Resignation

From: General Alexander
To: President Obama

Alexander offered to resign; Obama declined and asked him to stay for 6 months.

Resignation tender
2013-06-30

Snowden Capture

From: President Obama
To: Public/Press

“I’m not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker”

Statement
2013-06-27

Snowden Capture

From: President Obama
To: Public/Press

“I’m not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker”

Statement
2013-06-27

Edward Snowden

From: President Obama
To: Public/Press

“I’m not going to be scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker”

Public statement
2013-06-27

Resignation timing

From: President Obama
To: General Alexander

Asked him to stay on for another six months.

Conversation
2013-01-01

Request to stay in role

From: President Obama
To: General Alexander

Obama asked Alexander to stay on for another six months to avoid resignation during the crisis.

Verbal request
2013-01-01

Education Reform

From: President Obama
To: convention attendees

Cited BHSEC as a public education role model.

Speech
2009-07-01

Combating tax havens

From: President Obama
To: Public/Press

Announcement of proposal regarding combating tax havens.

News conference
2009-05-04

Capture of Snowden

From: President Obama
To: Public/Press

"I'm not going to be scrambling jets to get a twenty-nine-year-old hacker"

Public statement
0027-06-01

Cairo Speech

From: President Obama
To: Public

President Obama's Cairo Speech

Speech
0004-01-01

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