Nicole Duran

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The changes are a response to the flood of Central Americans who have sought entry, legally and illegally, into the U.S. in unprecedented numbers since 2014. (AP Photo)

State Dept., U.N. expand Central American refugee program

Nicole Duran · July 26, 2016 6:55 pm

"I'll let Sen. Kaine make his own case or explain his own position on this issue," Josh Earnest demurred. (AP Photo)

White House ignores Kaine’s shift on TPP

Nicole Duran · July 25, 2016 7:26 pm

The White House refused to comment on whether the Democratic National Committee rigged the primary. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House punts on DNC email scandal

Nicole Duran · July 25, 2016 6:30 pm

President Obama signed legislation on Friday creating a commission that will oversee the celebration and observance of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obama signs law creating commission to celebrate America’s 250th

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 11:23 pm

President Obama said he agreed with the bill's objective, but said the "Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016" included provisions that would have unintentionally hurt government employees who work for former commanders in chief in ways lawmakers probably did not intend. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama vetoes bill to cut ex-presidents’ pay

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 10:40 pm

Luis Miranda, the DNC communications director who previously worked in the Obama White House, asked Chuck Todd to intervene with colleagues at "Morning Joe" about how they covered DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz's public claims of neutrality in the primary contest between Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Emails reveal DNC complaints about ‘Morning Joe’ hosts

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 10:08 pm

Obama said he wants to keep police safe and bridge the divide between law enforcement and minority communities. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama thanks cops at White House event

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 8:40 pm

"The Mexican government will be observing with great interest the electoral process of this country, but it will not give its opinion," Enrique Pena Nieto said. (AP Photo)

Mexican president now just ‘observing’ U.S. election after comparing Trump to Hitler

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 5:40 pm

President Obama speaks at an Eid al-Fitr reception in the East Room. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Obama encourages Muslims, Americans to ‘reject’ hate

Nicole Duran · July 21, 2016 11:16 pm

President Obama told Scott he expected the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award Florida $5.6 million on top of the $2 million already earmarked for the Sunshine State. (AP Photo)

Obama, Florida gov strategize over Zika

Nicole Duran · July 21, 2016 5:33 pm

"Patty [Judge] has never backed down from a challenge. I have no doubt that she will carry this spirit with her to the United States Senate," President Obama said. (AP Photo)

Obama takes aim at Grassley by backing his opponent

Nicole Duran · July 21, 2016 4:45 pm

—œThe cornerstone of that alliance is a pledge that all of the allies have made to mutual self-defense. The United States commitment to that pledge is ironclad," Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

White House reassures on NATO commitments after Trump remarks

Nicole Duran · July 21, 2016 3:30 pm