Nicole Duran

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Obama: Supreme Court ruling on immigration ‘sets our country back’

Obama: Supreme Court ruling on immigration ‘sets our country back’

Nicole Duran · June 23, 2016 4:09 pm

Officials don't think they have authorization to order U.S. troops to engage Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces. (SANA via AP)

White House unsure if U.S. can sic troops on Assad

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 7:00 pm

President lauds lawmakers for working together on major overhaul of testing program. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Energy and Environment

Obama signs bill that revamps testing of thousands of chemicals

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:59 pm

Hashing out schedules is the only the factor preventing the two from appearing together at a campaign event. (Kin Man Hui/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)

No new date for first Clinton, Obama campaign event

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:33 pm

Earnest said what Democrats are seeking with their protest is "neither radical nor controversial." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama backs House protest over gun control

Nicole Duran · June 22, 2016 5:18 pm

A Vietnam War pilot will receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony next month. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Korean, Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor

Nicole Duran · June 21, 2016 10:23 pm

Earnest said the administration’s efforts to find legal ways to close the prison is ongoing. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

White House: No comment on Lynch opposition to Gitmo plan

Nicole Duran · June 21, 2016 5:45 pm

Drone operators must pass a written test and security check; avoid flying over people; fly below 400 feet and stay at least five miles away from airports; and remain within visual sight of their aircraft, according to the rules. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg, File)

Administration OKs drone flights over U.S. skies

Nicole Duran · June 21, 2016 4:51 pm

President Obama stands by his belief that there is no military solution to the five-year conflict that has embroiled much of the Middle East, Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

National Security

WH: Dissent memo won’t change Obama’s mind on Syria

Nicole Duran · June 20, 2016 8:25 pm

"There are critically important jobs that don't have confirmed officials leading them, and that's a significant problem when you're talking about our counterterrorism strategy," Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

White House: Republicans caused recess appointment controversy

Nicole Duran · June 20, 2016 8:12 pm

A White House spokesman said he cannot confirm or deny rumors that Justice Clarence Thomas is considering stepping down. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman, File)

WH flack: ‘No insight’ on Justice Thomas’ plans

Nicole Duran · June 20, 2016 6:28 pm

"Talk to them," Josh Earnest said, "I'll let them explain their positions." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

White House has no comment on FBI’s Orlando redactions

Nicole Duran · June 20, 2016 6:13 pm