At the U.N., Obama Refuses to See the Chaotic World He Has Made
At the U.N., Obama Refuses to See the Chaotic World He Has Made
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A Toast! Putin And Obama Clink Glasses At United Nations Lunch
The pair clinked glasses after UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s toast during the United Nations Assembly luncheon. It is unclear exactly who initiated the toast between the two leaders, but Putin frequently makes aggressive moves for the cameras during world events.
Obama Continues War Against Trump at the United Nations
President Obama, who appears increasingly annoyed by presidential candidate Donald Trump, pointedly denounced the themes of the billionaire candidate’s campaign for president during his speech to the United Nations.
Fmr. Obama Aide: Republicans Weren’t the Only Ones Pushing Birther Theory
Reggie Love, a former personal aide to President Obama stated that while he didn’t know who originated the rumors about President Obama’s place of birth “there were people who were out there pushing it that weren’t just Republicans” on Monday’s “Fox
Matthews: Obama Will Be ‘Post-Presidential Nelson Mandela’
MSNBC’s “Hardball” host Chris Matthews declared that President Obama “is going to be a post-presidential Nelson Mandela” during Monday’s coverage of President Obama’s speech at the UN. Matthews stated, “I thought…this was going to be a real effort on the
China State Media: U.S. Has ‘Emboldened’ South China Sea Actors to be ‘Aggressive’
Chinese state media is working hard to portray President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States as a success, but even in a column intending to herald bilateral talks as a step in the right direction, Xinhua asserts that it is the United States which is prompting states to be “aggressive” in the South China Sea.
Obama Boasts of Libya Success In U.N. Speech
President Obama’s address to the United Nations on Monday presented an elaborate apologia for his foreign policy, including something very few people would attempt to defend as a success: the overthrow of dictator Moammar Qaddafi in Libya.
Obama Contradicts Kerry at UN: Syria’s ‘Tyrant’ Assad Must Go
In remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, President Barack Obama insisted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must be removed from power. His statement contradicts a remark from Secretary of State John Kerry that Assad is necessary to bring peace in the region.
Obama Warns Christians: Gay Rights More Important Than Religious Freedom
As Pope Francis flew back to Rome, President Obama issued a stern warning to Christians, warning them their attempts to assert their religious liberty to oppose gay rights would fail.
Obama Touts ‘Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,’ Treatment for Nonviolent Drug Offenders
President Obama urged participation in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” and promoted “getting treatment to those who need it” as opposed to “needlessly long prison sentences for nonviolent drug offenders” during Saturday’s Weekly Address. “Hi, everybody. Today, September 26th, is
Obama Blusters On Chinese Hacking, But As Expected, Nothing Happens
The Chinese were nice enough to allow the President to talk tough for a little while to save face, but the bottom line is precisely what was expected: a “common understanding” with China that cyber-espionage is just awful, and it shouldn’t happen any more, which will allow China to sustain its preferred narrative about how it hates hackers more than anyone.
Blue State Blues: Why Bill Clinton Is Bad for America
Bill Clinton angles for his return, counting on nostalgia for a better past–one he has done more than anyone else to undermine.
White House Confirms Obama Sitdown With Vladimir Putin
White House officials confirm President Obama is likely to meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin next week, during the United Nations Assembly in New York City.
After Pope Francis Speech, Obama Threatens Veto Of Planned Parenthood Defunding Bill
President Obama vowed to veto a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood soon after Pope Francis finished up his speech to Congress calling for respect for life in all of its stages. The statement from the White House asserted that the Senate’s attempt to defund Planned Parenthood would “disproportionately impact low-income individuals,” and demanded a bill that would fund the government free of “ideological provisions that are intended to advance a narrow political agenda.”
White House Defends Obama On Religious Freedom, ‘Take The President At His Word’
The White House is defending President Obama’s rhetoric on religious freedom after Republicans questioned the president’s record on the issue, especially the freedom of Christians in America.
Cyber-War Surrender: Obama Will Bow to China’s Dictators
The Obama Administration has been building up to the visit of Chinese unelected President Xi Jinping by talking tough about cyber-espionage. But the reality behind this tough talk is that Obama will likely let China off the hook for their past actions, and allow China to posture as the world’s firmest enemy of cyber espionage.
LGBT Activists Celebrate White House Access To Pope Francis
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender activists celebrated their access to the White House to view the welcoming ceremonies for Pope Francis, after a week of political controversy over their invitations. The White House downplayed the controversy by reminding critics that they were more than 11,000 people attending the event on the South Lawn of the White House.
Trump: ‘I Don’t Talk About’ About Where Obama Was Born ‘Anymore’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated he doesn’t “talk about it anymore” when asked whether President Obama was born in the US on Tuesday’s broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show.” Host Stephen Colbert said he was throwing Trump a “big,
Secret Service Apologizes for Removing Childhood Cancer-Vigil Attendees
On Monday, Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy apologized for his agency’s removal of roughly 700 people attending a child cancer vigil near the White House Saturday evening.
Pope Francis Delays His Landing, Accepts Warm Welcome From Obama
As Pope Francis’s plane approached the landing strip at Joint Base Andrews, the pilots were asked to circle, as President Obama and Vice President Biden prepared to greet the pontiff.
Reza Aslan: GOP Is Party of ‘Xenophobia, Anti-Muslim Bashing’
Islamic activist Reza Aslan appeared on Anderson Cooper’s CNN show Monday night to talk about the recent remarks about Muslims by GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson.
The Knives Come Out For Carly Fiorina’s Business Resume
Presidential candidate Carly Fiorina is clearly a threat, following a meteoric rise in the polls that took her from a seat at the Asterisk Table in the undercard debate to a top-three position. Of course, that means she must be destroyed, and it has to be done early.
Report: Obama ISIS War Czar Stepping Down
President Obama’s “war czar,” retired General John Allen, is reportedly stepping down according to a breaking report from Josh Rogin and Eli Lake.
Clock Teen Ahmed Given VIP Treatment at Google
On Monday, Ahmed Mohamed, the freshman from MacArthur High School in Texas who was arrested after bringing a clock that looked like a bomb to school, was fêted at the science fair at the Google campus in Mountain View.
Pope Francis Makes Himself Useful to the Left, But It Wants Total Submission
Whatever his core political beliefs might be, and how they were shaped by his upbringing, Pope Francis has clearly been intent on making the Catholic Church more acceptable to the Left. He has a knack for making statements that set left-wing hearts aflutter, even though what he really said often turns out to be considerably less liberal than breathless news reports led readers to believe, particularly when his original statement was not made in English.
