
On Wednesday, California Governor Jerry Brown balked at a blanket acceptance of Syrian refugees during a White House teleconference with fellow governors–despite his public protestations that he fully supports bringing the refugees to his state.
by William Bigelow18 Nov 2015, 8:51 PM PST0

This weekend, as the Obama administration continued to stress the importance of reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader continued to tweet—in English, no less—that Iran would never abide by a deal to the benefit of the United States.
by Ben Shapiro23 Mar 2015, 5:57 PM PST0

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonoough earned raucous cheers from the left-wing activists gathered at J Street’s fifth annual conference in Washington, D.C. on Monday when he attacked Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. “An occupation that has lasted almost 50 years must end,” he said. J Street was founded to disrupt the close U.S.-Israel alliance and to serve as an alternative to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the powerful pro-Israel group.
by Joel B. Pollak23 Mar 2015, 11:44 AM PST0

Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III is to deliver the keynote at this weekend’s J Street conference, a gathering of left-wing activists opposed to the Israeli government and to recently re-elected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Baker, who served under President George H.W. Bush, is also advising Jeb Bush in his presidential effort, according to a report by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Baker is considered hostile to Israel and is controversial among Jewish voters.
by Joel B. Pollak19 Mar 2015, 9:57 AM PST0

Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said they plan to “stay one step ahead,” of al Qaeda in Yemen with a three-day summit “on countering violent extremism.” McDonough said, “Obviously we made clear
by Pam Key15 Feb 2015, 10:59 AM PST0

Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” when asked why the administration is refusing to use the term “radical Islam,” White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said, “Lets be clear nobody denies these are Muslims. And these Muslim who claim
by Pam Key25 Jan 2015, 8:51 AM PST0

On Fox News Channel’s “Fox New Sunday,” White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough was interviewed by host Chris Wallace with questions on everything from Obama’s failure in Yemen to his inability to work with Congress. Wallace asked, “Does President Obama
by Pam Key25 Jan 2015, 7:44 AM PST0

Oliver Friedfeld, a Georgetown University (GU) senior, penned an oped last week in which he argued that he deserved to be robbed at gunpoint due to his “privilege.” Friedfeld is a student at the university’s School of Foreign Service, a top-ranking
by Kristin Tate1 Dec 2014, 10:25 AM PST0

A Danish photographer who was kidnapped by Islamic State terrorists is ‘drowning in debt’ and facing a daily struggle to deal with the ordeal he was put through. Daniel Rye Ottosen was held in Syria for 13 months along side
by A.B. Sanderson28 Oct 2014, 6:55 AM PST0

White House Chief of staff Denis McDonough promised Latino lawmakers Thursday that President Obama will take unilateral action on immigration reform by the end of the year, according to the Associated Press. In a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill with
by Caroline May11 Sep 2014, 2:24 PM PST0
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough has asked White House counsel, Neil Eggleston, to investigate how the name of the CIA’s top spy in Afghanistan ended up being disclosed to reporters by the White House. The officer’s name was mistakenly included in
by Dan Riehl27 May 2014, 4:29 PM PST0
In response to Obama “Madder than Hell” Over VA, But Who Actually Has The Scars?: As odd as McDonough’s choice of words were – “I’ve got the scars to prove it” – in Sunday’s interview with CBS News’ Major Garrett,
by Debra Heine19 May 2014, 10:00 AM PST0

While penning praise of Obama’s White House Chief of Staff, liberal columnist Albert R. Hunt of Bloomberg also took a moment to call the IRS harassment of conservatives a “faux scandal.” Hunt’s op-ed is filled with wide-eyed praise of Obama’s
by Warner Todd Huston10 Feb 2014, 1:48 PM PST0

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough on NBC’s “Meet The Press” on Sunday dodged questions on the issue of the Keystone XL pipeline…
by Breitbart TV2 Feb 2014, 8:26 AM PST0

John Podesta, former advisor to President Clinton and now an advisor to Barack Obama, is being hailed as a savior by environmental groups hoping to push their agenda through with help from the White House. The supposed drop in unemployment
by William Bigelow16 Dec 2013, 9:22 AM PST0

Meeting Thursday with White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, Democratic Senators blasted the Obama administration’s handling of the Obamacare rollout, according to The Hill. “There’s a lot of frustration, everywhere,” Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) said. One Democratic Senator said
by Breitbart News1 Nov 2013, 10:46 AM PST0

On Thursday, business leaders met with White House chief of staff Denis McDonough hours after President Barack Obama gave a speech pressing for comprehensive immigration reform. According to The Hill, groups like the Chamber of Commerce, which has indicated it will target
by Tony Lee24 Oct 2013, 11:03 PM PST0

(AP) Obama climate adviser stepping downWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama’s top adviser on environmental and climate issues is leaving. Heather Zichal has been advising Obama for five years and is the architect of his climate change plan. She also advises Obama on
by Breitbart News7 Oct 2013, 12:58 PM PST0

Denis McDonough, White House Chief of Staff: “This resolution is going to pass after we work this this week, George. Members have been in their districts and in their states. We’ve been talking ot many of them, dozens of them,
by Breitbart TV9 Sep 2013, 8:41 AM PST0

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough vowed on Sunday that President Barack Obama’s resolution to strike Syria will pass Congress. “This resolution is going to pass after we work this,” McDonough aid on ABC’s This Week. McDonough appeared on all
by Wynton Hall9 Sep 2013, 6:24 AM PST0

White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough had his feet held to the fire by “Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace, who asked,
by Breitbart TV8 Sep 2013, 11:17 AM PST0

On CBS’s Face The Nation on Sunday, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was a liar for denying that he used chemical weapons against his people. He said Assad’s statements, which were reported by
by Tony Lee8 Sep 2013, 9:29 AM PST0

Appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said that the White House had no clue where National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was. “I don’t know where he is,” McDonough said. He said that
by Breitbart News16 Jun 2013, 9:11 AM PST0

CBS: White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough says the president does not feel as if the National Security Agency’s phone surveillance program has violated Americans’ privacy.
by Breitbart TV16 Jun 2013, 7:36 AM PST0

Jay Carney’s credibility is now on the line, according to veteran White House correspondent Keith Koffler. He reports today, at White House Dossier, that Monday’s briefing by Carney was filled with acrimony over the ever-evolving narrative put forth by the
by Larry O'Connor21 May 2013, 7:48 AM PST0