More Taxes! More Spending! Obama Rallies Democrats After Heavy Election Losses
President Obama charts a course forward for his party: more spending, more taxes.
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Hillary Clinton May Wait Until July to Launch Presidential Campaign
Hillary Clinton might just wait until July to officially launch her presidential campaign, according to a new report from Politico’s Mike Allen.
White House Spokesman: ISIL a Terrorist Group, But Taliban Is an ‘Armed Insurgency’
In his inaugural appearance at the podium of the White House press briefing room today, Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz stumbled when he was asked by a reporter if the administration considers the Taliban a terrorist group.
FAA Warning: Super Bowl Is A ‘No Drone Zone’
If you’ve got Super Bowl tickets, enjoy the game, but leave your drone at home.
Obama’s Attorney General Nominee: Argument For Executive Amnesty Seems ‘Reasonable’
President Obama’s nominee for Attorney General dodged important questions about the president’s executive amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants, but indicated that the legal argument was “reasonable.”
Congressional Democrat: Republicans Trying To Catch ‘Mythical Unicorn’ With Benghazi ‘Conspiracy’
Rep. Sanchez (D-CA) claims her Republican colleagues are using the Benghazi Select Committee to feed conspiracy theories about the attacks.
State Department Blocking Benghazi Committee Access To Witnesses
The State Department won’t allow key witnesses to testify about Benghazi, saying it must protect their safety.
Barack & Kumar Go To India: Obama Brings Actor Kal Penn On Trip
Actor Kal Penn, a former White House employee, is back with the president. He traveled on Air Force One to India, to craft a video about President Obama’s trip.
Obama Defends ‘Incredibly Useful’ Drones
President Obama isn’t losing his cool over news that a drone crashed at the White House complex. But he wants more regulation of drones in general.
President Obama Warns India: Obesity A ’Worldwide Epidemic’
During an interview overseas, President Obama warned against the dangers of obesity, in the U.S. and India.
State Department: John Kerry Is A Hugger And That’s Not A Bad Thing
State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki is standing up for John Kerry, James Taylor and hugging.
John McCain Taunts ‘American Sniper’ Critics
Sen. John McCain praised Clint Eastwood for his film “American Sniper” and chided critics for lashing out against the film.
Sen. Rand Paul: Give Diplomacy With Iran A Chance
Sen. Rand Paul signaled that the Senate should give President Obama room to negotiate with Iran before it votes on economic sanctions on the country. “If it fails I will vote to resume sanctions and I would vote to– vote to actually have new sanctions,” he said. “But if you do it in the middle of the negotiations you’re ruining it.”
Troubled Former Employee Commits Suicide At Fox News HQ
A former employee of a Fox News affiliate in Texas has committed suicide at the company’s headquarters in New York.
Secret Service: ‘Investigation Underway’ On Drone Origin At The White House
The Secret Service is investigating a drone that crashed at the White House on Monday. According to the Secret Service, the drone involved was a commercially available “quad-copter” drone that crashed into the South East side of the White House.
‘GloZell Green’ Answers Mainstream Media Critics, Rob Lowe After Interviewing the President
YouTube star “GloZell Green” addressed comments by actor Rob Lowe reacting to the news that President Obama was meeting with her for an interview and not Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. “Hold up. Is it true that a woman who
Sen. Marco Rubio Tells Aides To ‘Proceed’ On 2016 Campaign
Sen. Marco Rubio is moving closer to a presidential run in 2016, with a senior aide telling ABC’s Jon Karl that his team has been instructed to move forward. “He has told us to proceed as if he is running for president,” the aide said.
After Issuing Eighth Veto Threat, Obama Hits Republicans For Saying No
President Obama is still complaining about Republicans obstructing legislative action in Washington, even though they now control both houses of Congress. But the president appears to be the one who’s comfortable saying “no” so far, at least when it comes to blocking Republican initiatives from Congress.
Obama Reacts To King Abdullah Death: May God Grant Him Peace
President Obama issued a statement reacting to the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz praising his legacy of maintaining a close relationship with the United States. “May God grant him peace,” Obama concluded.
President Obama Vows To Protect ‘Core Constitutional Right’ To Abortion
President Obama vowed to protect the right to abortion in America — even as thousands of pro-life activists marched in Washington D.C. to protest the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade.
At the March for Life, Republicans Defend Commitment to Passing 20-Week Abortion Ban
As members of Congress attended the March for Life today, they were questioned about what happened to a bill aimed at banning abortions after 20 weeks of a pregnancy. That bill was pulled after a group of over 20 House Republicans revolted against it.
Poll: 60 Percent of Americans Say Abortion is Morally Wrong
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans continue to think abortion is morally wrong, even though the country is split between people identifying as “pro-life” or “pro-choice.”
White House: Obama Wants To Visit All 50 States As President
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained that President Obama wants to travel to all 50 states before he leaves office. In 2008, Obama famously claimed to have visited 57 states during his presidential campaign.
Valerie Jarrett: ‘Obviously’ Obama Doesn’t Want Another Benghazi
White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett tells CNN that President Obama is personally engaged with the situation inn Yemen, and is in close contact with the men and women in the U.S. embassy there. “Having a presence there is very important,” she said acknowledging the risks to the people who served in all U.S. embassies.
White House: Netanyahu Visit a ‘Departure from Protocol’
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest reacted to the news that House Speaker John Boehner had invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to a joint session of Congress, calling it a “departure from protocol.”
