— President Obama arrived in Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday for his last summer vacation as president, bringing his wife, both daughters and even the family dogs along. Mr. Obama is an avid sports fan, and with the Olympics playing on TV, he may have even more reason to remain in his rented house. On the island, Mr. Obama is expected to play a lot of golf and read a pile of books, if his past vacations here are any guide. Last year, Mr. Obama spent part of his vacation making phone calls to Democratic members of Congress, trying to rally support for the nuclear deal with Iran that faced a vote after he returned to Washington. He headed into this two-week break in an unusually festive mood, having just celebrated his 55th birthday.

Source: New York Times August 06, 2016 19:41 UTC