Obama met with Senate Republicans, and late Friday he called Republican House Speaker John Boehner to discuss where negotiations stand
While no breakthrough was achieved, both sides say talks will continue as an October 17 deadline to raise the debt ceiling looms
Officials speaking anonymously say military aid decision has been made, although assistance for counterterrorism operations will be maintained
But US president says he will not sit down with Republicans, while Americans are subject to 'extortion' by extreme elements
Bitter politics surrounding partial US government shutdown, which the White House blames on congressional Republicans, led president to cancel his Asia trip
White House correspondent Dan Robinson tells us what the cancellation means for US relations in Asia and how it may be used for domestic advantage
House Speaker Boehner says Obama refuses to negotiate; Democrats want 'clean' bill to fund entire government
President's scheduled trip to Asia cut short by continuing stalemate between White House and Republicans over government shutdown
More than 1,000 White House staff members and some 800,000 federal workers are on unpaid leave due to the shutdown
President reiterates that US takes no options off the table, including military
It is the first direct contact between leaders of United States and Iran since 1979
Friday's meeting at White House was third formal summit for both leaders
An official says the US had indicated a willingness to meet with Iranian President Rouhani at the UNGA, but the Iranian delegation opted not to
During UN address, US president says he will seek a diplomatic path to resolve nuclear tensions with Tehran
But, White House officials say he also intends to speak about how the US sees events and complex challenges in the Middle East and North Africa
Obama promises Nigeria's president help in fighting terrorism
In speech to General Assembly, president to focus on events, US interests in Mideast, N. Africa, update on America's approach
President marks fifth anniversary of US financial crisis by reviewing the past and looking forward to continued economic challenges
President comments after talks with Sheik of Kuwait's, which also covered Egypt's political and economic crisis and other issues
President Obama is hopeful that US-Russian talks can bring about a diplomatic solution on Syria and its chemical weapons
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