Top Obama adviser describes Obama’s statement of condolence over airstrikes deaths

October 4th, 2009 Obama aide hopes Gitmo closing deadline can be metWASHINGTON — The White House's national security adviser says the Obama administration is hard at work on fulfilling President Barack Obama's deadline to shut down the Guantanamo detention center for suspected terrorists. But James Jones also says that meeting Obama's deadline to close the facility by Jan.

October 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.

October 1st, 2009 Afghan civilian deaths reported after airstrikeKABUL — The U.S. military says civilian deaths — including women and children — have been reported after an airstrike on a compound in western Afghanistan.

October 1st, 2009 Obama deputy national security adviser takes leaveWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's deputy national security adviser is taking a leave of absence. The White House says Mark Lippert is returning to active duty in the U.S.

September 19th, 2009 Obama, family out in GeorgetownWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, wife Michelle and their two daughters were spending the evening in Georgetown at the home of senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. The Obamas went by to see their old friend Saturday.

August 29th, 2009 Obama returns to vacation after Kennedy funeralVINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — President Barack Obama has returned for his last full day of vacation on Martha's Vineyard.

August 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinnerOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant.

August 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.

August 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and his family have arrived at their sprawling vacation home, starting off their week of holiday in Martha's Vineyard. The family arrived on August 23 after a four-hour delay in Washington to avoid Hurricane Bill, and as they drove to their vacation home, they were greeted along the way by dozens of waving and cheering supporters, who carried signs reading "Aloha Obama Family" and "Hope, Obama".

July 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - For their summer vacation, the Obamas are reportedly headed to Martha's Vineyard. The trip, however, could come with some complications for the first family, reports Politico.

June 4th, 2009 Obamas to spend a family weekend in ParisWASHINGTON — It's a family weekend in Paris for the Obamas. A White House official says 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha will join their mother, first lady Michelle Obama, when she flies to Paris on Friday to join President Barack Obama.

May 10th, 2009 Jones: Airstrikes remain part of Afghan strategyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's national security adviser says the U.S. is not going to end airstrikes in Afghanistan.

April 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Obamas are out to make new traditions at the White House, and helping them out this endeavour is their social secretary Desiree Rogers, Valerie Jarrett, a White House senior adviser, and Susan Sher, associate counsel and adviser to US First Lady Michelle Obama. Since President Obama was sworn in on January 20 this year, the social office at the White House has run more than 60 events, with the Easter Egg Roll last week the most recent, a tradition on the South Lawn since 1878.

March 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.

February 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle had a quiet Valentine's Day dinner at an upscale restaurant in Chicago Saturday night. The first couple dined at Table Fifty-Two, near the north side of their home city.