Nicole Duran

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His May 27 visit to the site of the world’s first nuclear bombing will —œhighlight the remarkable transformation in the relationship between Japan and the United States,—£ Earnest said. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House: History will sort out if U.S. should apologize to Japan

Nicole Duran · May 10, 2016 5:59 pm

"I'm not aware of a position that we've taken on this question relating to firearms," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said after emphasizing the administration's support for allowing former convicts to vote. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House wants voting rights for ex-cons, but what about gun rights?

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 7:02 pm

The White House backed away from Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes' assessment that Washington's foreign policy establishment, including Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, is a "blob." (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

White House: Hillary Clinton not part of the ‘blob’

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 6:35 pm

Because the nuclear treaty is in place, "we can now verify that Iran has not obtained a nuclear weapon," Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

National Security

White House trying to confirm new Iran missile test

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 5:52 pm

"The nation is on the threshold of a public-health emergency as it faces the likely spread of the Zika virus," the National Governors Association wrote. (AP Photo/Arnulfo Franco, File)

White House trumpets governors’ request for Zika funding

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 5:38 pm

"There are many issues raised in an article of this length, and I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities to respond to those topics in the weeks and months to come," Rhodes wrote. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

National Security

Rhodes begins damage control following explosive profile

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 2:01 pm

White House spokesman Josh Earnest has changed course several times in responding to Donald Trump since he launched what originally seemed like a novelty campaign. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The White House strategy for dealing with Trump

Nicole Duran · May 9, 2016 4:01 am

President Obama called out Sen. Rand Paul on Friday for blocking ratification of pending international tax treaties. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Obama dings Rand Paul for opposing tax treaties

Nicole Duran · May 6, 2016 6:01 pm

President Obama speaks about the economy and new steps to strengthen financial transparency and combat money laundering, corruption and tax evasion. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama to Congress: Let’s move on infrastructure, taxes, trade

Nicole Duran · May 6, 2016 5:37 pm

Obama blasts Trump: ‘This is not entertainment’ or a ‘reality show’

Obama blasts Trump: ‘This is not entertainment’ or a ‘reality show’

Nicole Duran · May 6, 2016 4:49 pm

Obama won’t push Sanders out of presidential race

Nicole Duran · May 6, 2016 2:48 pm

The Democratic Party machinery are fundraising and preparing Democrats to vote for any candidate who makes it. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Here’s why Obama won’t crown Clinton

Nicole Duran · May 6, 2016 4:01 am