President Barack Obama waves to reporters at the conclusion of his news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. The president claimed an array of successes in 2014, citing lower unemployment, a rising number of Americans covered by health insurance, and an historic diplomatic opening with Cuba. He also touts his own executive action and a Chinese agreement to combat global warming.
The President also criticized Sony’s decision not to show “The Interview” after threats from hackers reportedly tied to North Korea.