Chris Christie: Putin Has Pushed Obama Around For Seven Years
Chris Christie: Putin Has Pushed Obama Around For Seven Years
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In HBO Documentary, Eric Holder Warns Of More Fergusons
Former Attorney General Eric Holder is warning Americans there could be more incidents like Ferguson, if members of law enforcement and the justice system don’t change the way that they treat people of color.
Hillary Reassures Hollywood VIPs at California Fundraisers
After appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to three separate fundraisers in Hollywood, spending extra time with donors who might be anxious about her recent stumbles in the polls.
A Toast! Putin And Obama Clink Glasses At United Nations Lunch
The pair clinked glasses after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s toast during the United Nations Assembly luncheon. It is unclear exactly who initiated the toast between the two leaders, but Putin frequently makes aggressive moves for the cameras during world events.
Obama Continues War Against Trump at the United Nations
President Obama, who appears increasingly annoyed by presidential candidate Donald Trump, pointedly denounced the themes of the billionaire candidate’s campaign for president during his speech to the United Nations.
President Obama Vows ‘Compromise’ With Iran And Russia In Syria
“Lasting stability can only take hold when the people of Syria forge an agreement to live together peacefully,” Obama said during his address to the United Nations. “The United States is prepared to work with any nation, including Russia and Iran to resolve the conflict.” Obama admitted, however, that Assad had permanently damaged his legitimacy to rule after persecuting “peaceful protests,” creating an environment that led to the rise of ISIS.
Obama Warns Christians: Gay Rights More Important Than Religious Freedom
As Pope Francis flew back to Rome, President Obama issued a stern warning to Christians, warning them their attempts to assert their religious liberty to oppose gay rights would fail.
Marco Rubio: Donald Trump ‘Thin Skinned’ and ‘Sensitive’
Sen. Marco Rubio continued his attack on Donald Trump Wednesday, calling him “thin-skinned” as the billionaire candidate continues clashing with media outlets over negative coverage of his campaign. “We need to have someone who has real thoughts and depth on
Marco Rubio Attacks Donald Trump: ‘Very Touchy and Insecure Guy’
Sen. Marco Rubio has mostly tried to stay out of the political fray consuming the Republican party over the popularity of Donald Trump, but it appears that the Florida senator couldn’t resist taking some shots at the billionaire candidate in a recent interview.
White House Confirms Obama Sitdown With Vladimir Putin
White House officials confirm President Obama is likely to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin next week, during the United Nations Assembly in New York City.
Emotional John Boehner Wipes Away Tears During Pope Francis Visit
House Speaker John Boehner, who frequently gets emotional during important moments, blinked back tears and wiped his eyes during the papal visit on Capitol Hill today.
After Pope Francis Speech, Obama Threatens Veto Of Planned Parenthood Defunding Bill
President Obama vowed to veto a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood soon after Pope Francis finished up his speech to Congress calling for respect for life in all of its stages. The statement from the White House asserted that the Senate’s attempt to defund Planned Parenthood would “disproportionately impact low-income individuals,” and demanded a bill that would fund the government free of “ideological provisions that are intended to advance a narrow political agenda.”
Obama: Democratic Process is ‘Painfully Slow’ On Climate Change
Rolling Stone rolls out an exclusive interview with President Obama, featuring contributing editor Jeff Goodell who delicately asks the all important question about the issue of climate change: “Doesn’t it scare the shit out of you sometimes?” he asks.
Obama Gives Pope Francis ‘Ascending Dove’ Sculpture
During President Obama’s Oval Office meeting with Pope Francis, the president gave him a statue of an “ascending dove” to mark his first visit to the United States.
White House Defends Obama On Religious Freedom, ‘Take The President At His Word’
The White House is defending President Obama’s rhetoric on religious freedom after Republicans questioned the president’s record on the issue, especially the freedom of Christians in America.
LGBT Activists Celebrate White House Access To Pope Francis
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists celebrated their access to the White House to view the welcoming ceremonies for Pope Francis, after a week of political controversy over their invitations. The White House downplayed the controversy by reminding critics that they were more than 11,000 people attending the event on the South Lawn of the White House.
President Obama Promotes Political Agenda During Welcome of Pope Francis
President Obama welcomed Pope Francis warmly to the White House today, but he didn’t hold back his attempt to shape the Holy Father’s teachings to fit his own agenda. Obama told Pope Francis of his own experience as a community organizer and his time in Kenya, explaining that “I’ve seen firsthand how, every day, Catholic communities, priests, nuns, and laity feed the hungry, heal the sick, shelter the homeless, educate our children, and fortify the faith that sustains so many.”
Pope Francis Delays His Landing, Accepts Warm Welcome From Obama
As Pope Francis’s plane approached the landing strip at Joint Base Andrews, the pilots were asked to circle, as President Obama and Vice President Biden prepared to greet the pontiff.
Joe Biden Celebrates Indian-American Businesses
Vice President Joe Biden is celebrating the contributions of India to the American economy, promising to make the ties between the countries even stronger.
White House: Defunding Planned Parenthood Would Be Bad for the Economy
The White House criticized the Republican effort to defund Planned Parenthood as bad for the economy, pointing to the potential shutdown of the abortion corporation’s clinics.
Report: Obama ISIS War Czar Stepping Down
President Obama’s “war czar,” retired General John Allen, is reportedly stepping down according to a breaking report from Josh Rogin and Eli Lake.
Joe Biden: African-Americans Suffering Under Obama Economy
“While unemployment rate for African-Americans has dropped by more than 7 percent since the height of the recession, it is still double the unemployment rate as the rest of the country,” Joe Biden says. “And over the last 30 years, African-Americans have faced even greater wage stagnation then the rest of the country.” Biden, who is contemplating a run for president in 2016 claims he and President Obama worked to save the economy from a giant recession, but that there was still a lot more to do.
Marco Rubio: I Respect Scott Walker’s ‘Difficult Decision’ to Drop Out
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio reacted to Governor Scott Walker’s decision to drop out the race, praising the Wisconsin governor as “one of the best governors in the country.”
White House: Hillary Clinton Criticizes Ben Carson Rhetoric as Unconstitutional
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest decried Ben Carson’s remarks for suggesting that a Muslim would not be qualified to be president of the United States, calling it unconstitutional.
Joe Biden Criticizes ‘Bad Apples’ In Law Enforcement
During his speech, Biden ditched his prepared remarks and left the podium to strolled throughout the crowd, speaking frankly about police officers. He said he was speaking “from the heart” because he’s been following the issue for years. “The law enforcement officer in a tough neighborhood looks at a corner and sees a kid with dreadlocks and sees a gangbanger instead of a kid who has has an opportunity to be a great poet or author,” Biden said.
