‘Overall, Yes.’ White House Insists Strategy Against ISIS is Working
“The strategy that the president has laid has enjoyed periods of progress,” Earnest added. “Are we going to light our hair on fire every time there’s a setback?”
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Chris Christie: No Path To Citizenship For Illegal Immigrants
In an interview with Fox News host Megyn Kelly, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for pandering to illegal immigrants, calling her promise to grant them a path to citizenship extreme.
No New Plan For ISIL, But Obama Personally Invested In Saving The Bees
The Obama administration has released a new plan to save the dwindling bee population – as the president is said to be very interested in the growing crisis.
White House Vows To Help Iraq Take Back Ramadi
“ISIL will ultimately be defeated in Ramadi and elsewhere in Iraq because we believe the Iraqi forces have the capacity to ultimately take Ramadi with coalition support,” a White House spokesman insists.
Obama Tweets From iPhone, After Saying He Can’t Have One
President Obama announced his new @POTUS Twitter account this morning, but avid technology enthusiasts were surprised to see him tweet from an iPhone.
Chris Christie Blasts Edward Snowden, Hollywood, For Culture Of Fear Surrounding Government Surveillance
In advance excerpts of his speech released to reporters, Chris Christie blasts the culture of “civil liberties extremists” who are raising fears of the government’s surveillance practices. Christie will deliver his foreign policy speech at noon today in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Chris Christie Skips Obama’s New Jersey Visit, Hits New Hampshire
This will be Obama’s fourth public appearance in New Jersey as president. Christie welcomed Obama each time to the state and attended public events with the president.
Even After Fall Of Ramadi, White House Insists ISIS Momentum ‘Blunted’
The White House does not appear to believe that the mission to “degrade and destroy” Islamic State terrorists in Iraq has suffered a major setback, even after the fall of Ramadi.
Obama Mourns Fallen Police Officers: Vows To Tackle Community Divisons
President Obama mourned 131 fallen law enforcement officers today during Police Week ceremonies in Washington D.C.
Obama Trolls Liberal Critics Who Say He’s Sexist
President Obama is mocking liberal critics who accused him of being sexist for referring to Sen. Elizabeth Warren by her first name.
Obama: Remember When I Sang With B.B. King At The White House?
“The blues has lost its king, and America has lost a legend,” President Obama says, concluding that: “B.B. may be gone, but that thrill will be with us forever. And there’s going to be one killer blues session in heaven tonight.”
Did John McCain And Mitch McConnell Try To Discourage Marco Rubio From Running For President?
Before Sen. Marco Rubio decided to run for president, members of the Republican establishment spoke to him about the possibility of remaining in the Senate.
Obama Uses Amtrak Crash To Demand More Infrastructure Funding
At Camp David Thursday, President Obama expressed sympathy for the victims of the Amtrak train crash on Tuesday and used the occasion to call for more infrastructure funding.
Back To New Jersey: Obama Plans Camden Visit To Highlight Police Department Success
President Obama will make a trip to New Jersey next week to highlight the successes of the police force in Camden, New Jersey.
Secret Service Detains Drone Pilot At The White House
The White House is currently on lockdown after a man was detained for attempting to pilot a drone in the area. Citing eyewitnesses, CNN reports that the Secret Service put a man into custody for attempting to fly his drone. The incident is
After Partying With Beyoncé in NYC, Hillary Plans Return To Iowa
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spent yesterday attending three different fundraisers in New York City, ditching her “Scooby” van for campaign events in Manhattan with some of her wealthiest supporters.
White House: Obama ‘Strongly Opposes’ 20 Week Abortion Ban
President Obama “strongly opposes” the House bill that would ban abortions earlier than 20 weeks, even though Republicans made changes to the bill after it was pulled by leadership in January.
‘Hope You Didn’t Take It Personally’: White House Stands Behind Obama’s Attack On Fox News
The White House is not backing down from President Obama’s comments criticizing Fox News.
White House Politicizes Tragedy, Blasts Republicans for Proposed Amtrak Funding Cuts
The Amtrak passenger train crash last night has caused many political commentators and legislators to question budget cuts for infrastructure projects, as the news cycle has propelled a white hot political discussion on infrastructure spending.
Chris Christie Jabs Jeb On Iraq: You Have To Answer Questions
“I understand that in politics sometimes there are certain questions that you just don’t want to answer, but I think you have to answer questions like this,” New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says. “These are questions of extraordinary importance to the country and if you’re considering running for president, you need to answer the question.”
‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden Reacts To Fatal Crash: ‘Amtrak Is Like A Second Family To Me’
“Amtrak is like a second family to me, as it is for so many other passengers,” Vice President Joe Biden says.
Valerie Jarrett Dreams Of An All-Female Congress: ‘Just Imagine What We Would Get Done’
Valerie Jarrett says she has learned to shut out her political critics, thanks to the example set by President Obama.
White House Scrambles After Obama Accused Of Sexism
Aides at the White House are scrambling to defend President Obama, after critics yesterday suggested that he was exhibiting “sexist” behavior during the ongoing trade battle with liberal champion Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Obama: Wealthy Ignore Poverty By Sending Kids To Private Schools
“Kids start going to private schools, kids start working out at private clubs instead of the public parks, an anti-government ideology then disinvests from those common goods and those things that draw us together,” President Obama said at Georgetown University. His daughters attend Sidwell Friends, an expensive private school.
White House: Senate Democratic Revolt A ’Procedural Snafu’ For Trade Bill
“I would urge you to withhold judgement about the president’s persuasion ability, until we’ve had an opportunity to advance this legislation,” White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said cryptically.
