
As the Daily Dot noticed, the French appeared puzzled as to why President Barack Obama was chomping on gum during a D-Day Commemoration event in France on Friday. Here are 17 French tweets reacting to the scene. 1. Barack Obama and
by Charlie Spiering6 Jun 2014, 12:12 PM PST0

Elderly World War II veterans pushed themselves out of wheelchairs with the aid of walkers or canes as they stood together to be recognized after President Obama praised their presence at the 70th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. As the crowd
by Charlie Spiering6 Jun 2014, 7:23 AM PST0

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reveals in her new book that Barack Obama’s team asked her to attack Alaska Governor Sarah Palin after Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) chose her as his running mate in the 2008 presidential race. The
by Charlie Spiering6 Jun 2014, 5:31 AM PST0

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reveals in her new book the awkwardness she felt during her secret meeting with then-Senator Barack Obama after the bitter Democratic primary in 2008. CBS has already obtained a copy of the book, which
by Charlie Spiering6 Jun 2014, 5:26 AM PST0

A new video released by James O’Keefe of Project Veritas features a meeting with liberal activist Susan Sarandon and environmental activists to discuss a fake anti-fracking movie backed by Middle East oil interests. In part two of the video series,
by Charlie Spiering5 Jun 2014, 1:00 PM PST0

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid scolded reporters for questioning the timing of the phone call from the White House notifying him of President Obama’s decision to exchange five Taliban prisoners for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s release. Reid was notified about the
by Charlie Spiering5 Jun 2014, 10:32 AM PST0

President Obama dismissed the controversy surrounding his deal with the Taliban for five Guantanamo detainees in exchange for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdhal, adding that he would not apologize. Using a golf metaphor, Obama dismissed criticism in Washington, D.C.
by Charlie Spiering5 Jun 2014, 7:56 AM PST0

An Obama administration official upset with the direction of the Bergdhal story voiced his concern on Twitter on Wednesday, floating a theory that put Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in a more sympathetic light–and his fellow soldiers as part of the problem.
by Charlie Spiering5 Jun 2014, 3:40 AM PST0

Senators on Capitol Hill agreed that although Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is reportedly scheduled for another promotion, questions need to be answered about his disappearance. “Obviously, we all think there should be an investigation when he returns, and that’s what the
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 1:04 PM PST0

Sen. Marco Rubio admitted to reporters at the Senate on Wednesday that Republicans were not currently discussing the impeachment of President Obama after he broke the law requiring him to work with Congress to secure the release of Sgt. Bowe
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 12:44 PM PST0

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) doesn’t think that an apology from the White House goes far enough to asuade congressional concern about President Obama’s decision to ignore Congress in a deal with the Taliban to secure the release of Sgt. Bergdahl.
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 12:34 PM PST0

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) doesn’t want the shadow of a potential ‘war on women’ hanging over his campaign, after police reports detailing domestic disputes involving Monica Wehby were released to the media. “I find this to be a despicable attack
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 11:35 AM PST0

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid scolded members of Congress for criticizing President Obama’s deal with the Taliban to exchange five Guantanamo Bay prisoners for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Reid reminded his colleagues that it was the job of
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 7:45 AM PST0

MSNBC’s Chuck Todd reported on Wednesday that White House aides complained to him that Republicans are trying to “Swift Boat” Sergeant Bergdahl – suggesting that they are purposely attacking a prisoner of war to bring down President Obama. According to
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 7:25 AM PST0

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will court Christian conservatives later this month at the annual “Road to Majority” conference in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference will feature many other potential 2016 candidates including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rand Paul, Louisiana
by Charlie Spiering4 Jun 2014, 6:41 AM PST0

Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler is still gunning for the top spot in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper in 2014 – and slipping in a negative ad to assist him. A new ad reminds Colorado
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 2:33 PM PST0

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) ridiculed the White House’s apology to Congress for not informing them about the decision to trade five Taliban enemy combatants in exchange for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Sen. Dianne Feinstein indicated to reporters on
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 11:56 AM PST0

A top aide to President Obama is now apologizing to Congress for not informing lawmakers, as required by law, that the White House was planning to trade an alleged deserter for five top Taliban commanders. The apology comes after Obama
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 11:12 AM PST0

At a fundraiser on Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama pushed back against Republicans who are challenging the national mandates for school lunches. Michelle Obama reminded donors that Republicans in Congress were dedicated to obstructing not only her husband’s political ambitions
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 7:50 AM PST0

First Lady Michelle Obama gushed over House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at a recent DCCC fundraiser in Boston, Massachusetts, calling her “fabulous,” “tireless,” “amazing,” “fearless,” and “deeply passionate.” Michelle Obama added that she and her husband were “in awe” every
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 7:26 AM PST0

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defended President Obama’s decision to trade five enemy combatants imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay to the Taliban in exchange for the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Clinton echoed the language repeated by the White House on
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 6:57 AM PST0

President Obama defended his decision to exchange five Taliban terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to secure the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, referring to a “pretty sacred rule” not to leave any American soldiers behind. Obama hinted that he acted in
by Charlie Spiering3 Jun 2014, 4:25 AM PST0

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney dismissed rumors that he might seek the job of United States Ambassador to Russia after announcing his retirement from the White House. On Friday, Carney joked that he was considering managing his son’s band,
by Charlie Spiering2 Jun 2014, 12:32 PM PST0
A former U.S. officer who served in Afghanistan with Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl claims that soldiers were threatened by U.S. authorities if they questioned his story. After he was captured, Bergdahl said on a video from his captors that he lagged
by Charlie Spiering2 Jun 2014, 10:15 AM PST0

Although he was a private when he was first captured by the Taliban, Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was promoted twice in captivity and is scheduled for another promotion to staff sergeant. CNN’s Barbara Starr reports that a defense official confirmed that
by Charlie Spiering2 Jun 2014, 9:42 AM PST0