While preparing for his speech on the threat posed by Islamic State terrorists, the White House invited a few top writers to the White House to likely discuss the president’s foreign policy vision. New York Times Columnist David Brooks, Gerald
Whatever you take from the White House, they want you to know that President Obama is dedicated to “degrade and destroy” the Islamic State terrorists of ISIS. Members of the White House have feverishly repeated the phrase since Obama admitted
At the White House press briefing room, colleagues of ABC News reporter Ann Compton toasted her last day at the White House with champagne and rum cake after the daily press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. During the celebration, White House
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest suggested that Americans should not be concerned about ISIL attacking the United States, suggesting that they trust President Obama to keep them safe. Earnest insisted that Obama was “clear-eyed” about the threat posed by
Former Vice President Dick Cheney met with House Republicans Tuesday morning after returning from their August recess, warning lawmakers about how grave the threat of Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists is. But some anti-interventionist Republicans were not thrilled about Cheney’s foreign
A new poll shows that a majority of Americans believe those currently living illegally in the United States should not be given legal status. According to a new Washington Post/ABC poll, 50 percent of Americans say that illegal immigrants should
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll reveals that Americans are strongly supportive of military air strikes against the Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Iraq. Seventy-one percent of respondents support President Obama’s decision to launch air strikes against the Sunni insurgents
Americans are increasingly viewing President Obama as a divider, not a uniter, according to a new ABC/Washington Post poll. According to the poll, 55 percent of Americans believe that Obama has done more to divide the country than unite it.
President Obama reacted to the news after running back Ray Rice was cut from the Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely from the NFL after TMZ released a video of him knocking out his then-fiancée in an elevator.
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest was asked about the firing of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice on Monday after a video tape was released by TMZ showing him knocking out his then-fiancée. Earnest said that as a sports
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell explained that in order to get Americans to eat healthier, they needed to be educated and provided the proper tools. She added that some people didn’t even know how to serve fresh fruit
Did President Obama watch the videos of two American journalists being beheaded by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group? That’s what MSNBC’s Chuck Todd wanted to know during an interview with Obama on Sunday’s Meet the Press. Obama halted. “I’m
Forget Mitt Romney for 2016. Speaking to Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, Romney explained that he was not running for president, adding that his time had “come and gone.” That should put to rest some of the notions that somehow
In a press conference in Wales, President Obama vowed to “degrade and destroy” ISIS, frequently speaking about American and international efforts to “degrade” the capability of terrorists. See all six ‘degrade’ mentions below: “Secretary Kerry will now travel to the
After reminding reporters of his “pretty busy” week during a press conference in Wales, President Obama made a surprise visit to Stonehenge before boarding Air Force One for home. Asked if this was a place he had always wanted to
President Obama excused himself for delaying executive action on immigration reform, reminding reporters that he had been “pretty busy” lately. Again, Obama said that both Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Attorney General Eric Holder were still working on providing
Why did Delaware Governor Jack Markell tweet a bondage photo on his Twitter account? His press office is still trying to explain after deleting the tweet and posting an apology on his account. Ummm… Maybe she’s a teacher? @GovernorMarkell pic.twitter.com/3kXlpPgf7j
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is currently traveling in Mexico, but he has absolutely no desire to discuss immigration reform or the crisis on the border. During remarks to the press, Christie actively challenged reporters who pressed him on the
Vice President Joe Biden thinks that the veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars get the short end of the stick when they are compared with older veterans. Biden made his remarks at a barbecue honoring American soldiers competing at
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino is not pleased with Venezuela Socialists who are reciting an “Our Chavez” parody prayer of the “Our Father.” The Socialist “prayer” was recited at a recent political event in Venezuela, according to Fox News, and begs Chavez
Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz came unhinged while speaking at a women’s event in Wisconsin about Governor Scott Walker. Wasserman Schultz made the comments about Walker as he faces a close reelection campaign against his Democratic opponent Mary
Vice President Joe Biden delivered a passionate speech at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire, vowing to bring Islamic State terrorists to justice. Mentioning the deaths of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, Biden referred to the Islamic State
The White House issued a statement praising CVS for banning cigarette sales from their stores, promoting their decision as a positive step forward in community health. Earnest reminded reporters that Obama “has made creating a tobacco-free generation a top priority.”
In a new oral history of the venerated comedy show Saturday Night Live, James Downey, a producer at the show said, “If I had to describe [President] Obama as a comedy project, I would say, ‘Degree of difficulty, 10 point
A new Funny or Die video — featuring a cameo from Michelle Obama — trashes the opponents of mandated healthy foods. The video is a trailer spoof beginning with a school president who vows to return pizza, candy, and snack
