White House Denounces Republican ‘Brinkmanship’ After Poor Jobs Report
White House Denounces Republican ‘Brinkmanship’ After Poor Jobs Report
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Name One Gun Law That Would Have Mattered at Umpqua
The outpouring of grief on social media after Thursday’s shooting at Umpqua Community College was interrupted by President Barack Obama’s statement about it.
Pentagon Won’t Clarify Whether U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebels Will Be Protected Against Russia
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) refuses to explicitly say whether or not American military troops are planning to assist and protect U.S.-armed and trained Syrian rebels who come under attack by Russia.
Obama Admin. Complains Vladimir Putin ‘Bypassed the Process of Deconfliction’
The Obama administration is complaining that Russian president Vladimir Putin promised he would help to “deconflict” Syria and is now violating those promises.
Krauthammer: Obama’s Statement on Oregon Shooting ‘100% Knee-Jerk’ While ‘The Bodies Are Still Warm’
Columnist Charles Krauthammer criticized President Obama’s statement on the Umpqua Community College as a “100% knee-jerk” statement while “the bodies are still warm” on Thursday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News Channel. Krauthammer stated, “I don’t doubt that the president’s
Altercation at Barack Obama School: Police Say Pregnant Student Kicked Pregnant Paramedic
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police responded to Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education on Wednesday afternoon, September 30th for an altercation.
Defiant Obama Calls for America to ‘Politicize’ Oregon College Shooting
A frustrated President Obama demanded change on gun control after the Oregon college shooting which grabbed the nation’s attention Thursday.
Obama Pushes ‘Common Sense’ Gun Control After Mass Shooting — ‘Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough’
Thursday following the shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College that resulted in the deaths of 13 people and injuries of 20 more, President Barack Obama made a push for “common sense” gun control laws. Partial transcript as follows: There has been another mass
White House Reacts To Oregon College Shooting With Gun Control Talking Points
In response to the violence, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest insisted that President Obama still held gun control efforts at the top of his list of priorities, but that it was up to Congress to address it, arguing that there was bipartisan support for gun control laws. “The president has been quite candid about how this is and has been a source of frustration for him,” Earnest said. He also insisted the “vast majority of the American people” agreed with Obama on some element of gun control but that “fundamental change” in the country was necessary for political action.
Secretary of Defense: Russia ‘Doomed to Fail’ in Syria
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told reporters today that the Pentagon was still willing to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Syria, even after Russia reportedly ordered the U.S. out of the Middle Eastern country.
White House Warns Putin About Mimicking Bush’s Failure In The Middle East
As Russian forces intervene in Syria, the White House is warning Russian President Vladimir Putin against making the same mistakes made by George W. Bush in Iraq.
White House Promotes ‘A Safe Place To Pee’ For Transgender Community
The White House is reaching out to the transgender community for a list of things that its members want as they follow their lifestyle choices.
Michelle Obama: I Don’t Care About Your Foodie Instagrams
“I want you all to be tweeting and Instagramming something other than your shoes and your food, okay?” she asked during a panel discussion about education for women in New York City yesterday. “My kids do the same. I’m like, who cares what you’re eating? I don’t care.”
U.S. Suspends Failed $500M Program to Train Syrian Rebels
The Obama administration has thrown in the towel on a plan to spend $500 million on training “moderate” Syrian rebels to fight ISIS, al-Qaeda, and the regime of Bashar Assad.
Report: Obama’s Top Russia Official to Resign
A Pentagon official revealed that Evelyn Farkas, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Russia, will depart at the end of October. The news comes during the UN General Assembly, where President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin had what was described as a “candid” meeting regarding their relationship.
Pentagon Opens Dialogue with Russia on Syria to ‘Avoid Misjudgment’
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter has officially ordered senior Department of Defense (DOD) officials to begin communicating with Russia on matters related to the Syrian conflict in an effort to avoid miscalculations and misjudgments, according to the Pentagon.
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Heralds Obama’s ‘Courage’ on UN Stage
In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro praised President Barack Obama’s “courage” in working with Cuba, while condemning “neoliberalism” and calling for a “new geopolitical system.”
Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron Team Up to Blast ‘Stupid’ Boys
During a panel with Glamour magazine editor Cindi Leive, First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Charlize Theron condemned the idea that educated women were less attractive to men. During the conversation, Leive indicated that she was frustrated with the notion
MSNBC’s Diaz-Balart: Since Obama Renewed Relations, Cuba Has ‘Increased Repression’
Tuesday on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” Jose Diaz-Balart, host of “The Rundown,” said since President Barack Obama opened up diplomatic relations, Cuba is violating human rights with political prisoners and described it as a “increase of repression.” Responding to Raul Castro’s call
Family: Ahmed Mohamed’s ‘Main Goal’ to Bring ‘Clock’ to President Obama
Barack Obama has a self-inflicted embarrassment coming his way in October — he’s slated to see the useless clock-in-box assembled by Ahmed Mohamed, the Irving, Texas, boy who was questioned when police suspected his bizarre device was a hoax-bomb.
Obama, Putin Hold ‘Surprisingly Open’ Meeting on Ukraine, Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his evening meeting with President Barack Obama as “very constructive” and “surprisingly open.” It was their first formal meeting in two years.
Taliban Retakes Key Afghan City While Obama Boasts Bringing Troops Home
The Taliban reconquered Kunduz city, part of the group’s former stronghold in northern Afghanistan and the first provincial capital seized by the militants since they lost power following the U.S.-led invasion in October 2001.
Obama To United Nations: ‘Violent Extremism Is Not Unique To Any One Faith’
President Obama told a conference of world leaders at the United Nations that Muslims should never be targeted as perpetrators of violent extremism because of their faith.
Chris Christie: Putin Has Pushed Obama Around For Seven Years
Chris Christie: Putin Has Pushed Obama Around For Seven Years
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.
