Nicole Duran

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President Obama listens to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a bilateral meeting in Paris on Dec. 1. The leaders discussed the continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria, and the fight against the Islamic State group. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Syrian-Americans give up on help from Obama

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

"This is my final governors' dinner; at least least my final one as president," President Obama jested. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Obama jokingly threatens gubernatorial run

Nicole Duran · February 22, 2016 1:25 am

Obama pays last respects to Justice Scalia at Supreme Court

Obama pays last respects to Justice Scalia at Supreme Court

Nicole Duran · February 19, 2016 8:41 pm

WH refused to confirm that he dined with actors Morgan Freeman and Tom Hanks at a downtown D.C. steakhouse. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House won’t confirm details of Obama’s Hollywood week

Nicole Duran · February 19, 2016 12:02 am

Iran's reported desire to purchase some of the Russian planes, which are similar to American F-15 E fighters, would violate a United Nations Security Council resolution, said State Department spokesman Mark Toner. (AP Photo)

U.S.: Russia can’t sell Iran warplanes

Nicole Duran · February 18, 2016 10:37 pm

White House might miss deadline for Gitmo plan too

White House might miss deadline for Gitmo plan too

Nicole Duran · February 18, 2016 9:25 pm

Obama wants to cement legacy with Cuba visit

National Security

Obama wants to cement legacy with Cuba visit

Nicole Duran · February 18, 2016 8:26 pm

White House: Obama absence at Scalia funeral ‘appropriate’

White House: Obama absence at Scalia funeral ‘appropriate’

Nicole Duran · February 18, 2016 7:53 pm

Sen. Chuck Schumer

National Security

White House questions Schumer’s national security credibility

Nicole Duran · February 17, 2016 9:50 pm

When asked if President Obama would be going to the funeral, a White House spokesman dodged the direct question, but implied Obama would be skipping it. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House indicates Obama will miss Scalia funeral

Nicole Duran · February 17, 2016 7:38 pm

White House: Obama ‘regrets’ filibustering Alito

White House: Obama ‘regrets’ filibustering Alito

Nicole Duran · February 17, 2016 7:03 pm

Tom Donilon was Obama's top national security aide from 2010-13, and led Obama's debate preparation during the 2008 campaign. (AP Photo)

Obama taps former national security aide to lead cybersecurity panel

Nicole Duran · February 17, 2016 6:52 pm