Thursday on MSNBC’s “The Reid Report,” outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder said “We as a nation have failed,” to address the mistrust between black communities and the police. “I don’t think they should fear the police,” Holder said. “But I
Thursday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) said it was “incredibly to believe,” the White House’s claim that hostage Alan Gross’ release was not a swap for the three convicted Cuban spies the United States released at the
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest won’t rule out a Washington visit by Cuban President Raul Castro, although he did dismiss the idea as a “hypothetical.” During the press briefing, Earnest pointed out that President Obama had welcomed leaders from
The White House sternly addressed the hacking incident at Sony, insisting that artists in the movie industry should be allowed the right to free speech. “What I can say is as a general matter, the president and the administration stand
NEW YORK (AP) — Under the threat of terrorist attacks from hackers and with the nation’s largest multiplex chains pulling the film from its screens, Sony Pictures Entertainment took the unprecedented step of canceling the Dec. 25 release of the
Wednesday at the White House press briefing, ABC News chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl expressed his disbelief as press secretary Josh Earnest attempted to claim Cuba’s release of the American prisoner Alan Gross was a “humanitarian release at the
The government of North Korea’s suspected involvement in the cyberattack against Sony Pictures Entertainment has not been officially confirmed. North Korea is suspected of hacking Sony in retaliation for an American comedy film about a fictional assassination attempt on leader
The White House has credited Pope Francis with being an important catalyst to the diplomatic thaw between Cuba and the United States. On Wednesday, President Obama instructed the Secretary of State to immediately initiate discussions with Cuba on the normalization
The pro-amnesty and open borders Wall Street Journal wants former Florida Governor Jeb Bush to not back down on Common Core and amnesty, the two issues that may represent the greatest divide between the bipartisan political class and Main Street.
President Obama doesn’t have plans to travel to Cuba, according to the White House, but that doesn’t mean he is ruling it out. During the White House Press Briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that there was “nothing
The people of Cuba received unprecedented news today, though they were unable to hear of the United States’ reforms in diplomacy with Cuba from President Barack Obama. Instead, they were treated to an address by dictator Raúl Castro, in which
The Obama administration’s exchange of American aid worker Alan Gross for three Cuban spies poses a threat to national security and is a “slap in the face” to the families of the men they killed, according to Cuba-born Rep. Ileana
In the immediate aftermath of the release of USAID worker Alan Gross, the White House is set to announce a sweeping set of changes in their policy towards Cuba that includes expansion of travel to the island, permission for telecommunications
A modern American president lives in a bubble of security, mostly shielded from the rest of the country. But that doesn’t protect the Obamas from racism, the First Lady says in an exclusive interview with People magazine. “During that wonderfully
A modern American president lives in a bubble of security, mostly shielded from the rest of the country. But that doesn’t protect the Obamas from racism, the First Lady says in an exclusive interview with People magazine. “During that wonderfully
Pope Francis and the Vatican were involved in the negotiations with Cuba, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on background. The Vatican also hosted the United States and Cuban delegations to discuss the political exchange of prisoners
The nightmare of Alan Gross, an American citizen arrested for attempting to bring internet access to Cuban Jews, is over. His release from Cuban political prison– during Hanukkah, no less– is a moment to celebrate, but it must not obscure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Cuba will start talks on normalizing full diplomatic relations, marking the most significant shift in U.S. policy toward the communist island in decades, American officials said Wednesday. The announcement comes amid a series
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Senate confirmed the last batch of President Barack Obama’s judicial appointees and sent the White House legislation extending tax breaks for working-class millions and special interests alike late Tuesday as Congress ended a tumultuous two-year
Despite, or perhaps because of Barack Obama being in the White House – many feel he’s done more harm than good to race relations in America – an NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll “showed the most pessimistic assessment of racial
Was Michelle Obama the victim of subtle racism during a trip to Target? In a soon to be published interview with People magazine she appears to be claiming she was, but this is at odds with how she previously told
President Obama’s announcement that the United States and Cuba have agreed to establish diplomatic relations and open economic and travel ties, is not being well taken by many members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat. Senator Rubio went so far
Best-selling author Brad Thor is expanding the tweet that started a social media firestorm. On Tuesday, he sent out this tweet: “Hey @Reince & @GOP – let me be perfectly clear. If Jeb Bush is the nominee, I will never
After seven months, the House Benghazi Select Committee held its second hearing recently. We monitor its proceedings closely. The Select Committee’s very existence is because of our uncovering of a key White House Benghazi scandal cover-up email. Chairman Trey Gowdy
The White House is mocking Sen. Ted Cruz now that President Obama’s nominee for Surgeon General has been approved by the Senate. Obama officials appeared happy to ridicule the Texas Senator after his Senate colleagues complained to the media that
