Economy, health care, war all different as president prepares Tuesday speech

US President Barack Obama's approval rating has enjoyed a bump up in recent weeks, while Americans see his health care overhaul as both the best and worst thing about his presidency, a new poll released Thursday found.

President Barack Obama got what he wanted from his Hawaiian vacation: nearly two weeks away from the spotlight. The peaceful lull ends Tuesday when he returns to Washington to face emboldened Republicans eager to challenge his spending priorities and attempt to repeal his historic health care overhaul.

President Barack Obama and the nation's business sector, staunch rivals in past battles over how to overhaul health care and banking regulations, are moving toward a wary embrace.

President Barack Obama tried to link the unpopular health-care overhaul to the economy to fend off charges that Democrats failed to focus enough on job creation and the economy.