Tag: Barack Obama

National Security

Obama official named in Trump-Iran deal ‘dirty ops’ report singles out Israeli spy firm: More coming out ‘very soon’

Daniel Chaitin · May 6, 2018 10:21 pm

Don’t prop up coal if the economy can’t

Washington Examiner · May 6, 2018 4:00 am

Former Obama deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes turned President Trump's criticism of his predecessor against him in tweets posted Saturday morning. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

National Security

Trump aides reportedly hired Israeli spy firm to dig up dirt on key Obama players behind Iran deal

Daniel Chaitin · May 6, 2018 12:41 am

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after speaking at the National Federation of Republican Assemblies on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Trump will decide soon whether to mount a third party bid if he loses the Republican nomination for president, the real estate mogul said Saturday. "I think over the next couple of weeks you're going to see some things that are very interesting," Trump said after a speech in Nashville to a gathering of tea party activists.

Beltway Confidential

Under Trump, the media are extra diligent. Where was that before?

Becket Adams · May 4, 2018 9:13 pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Sergei Kislyak.

Obama endorses Dianne Feinstein for re-election

Melissa Quinn · May 4, 2018 8:19 pm

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve applauds here team in the first half during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Minneapolis.

WNBA champion not invited to the White House ‘because we’re a women’s sport,’ coach says

Caitlin Yilek · May 4, 2018 6:01 pm

In this Monday, March 19, 2018, photo, a woman pushes a stroller as she enters Mary Arnold Toys in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Mary Arnold, a nearly 90-year-old store in Manhattan, is thriving along with many other small and independent toy stores, even as Toys R Us is going out of business and more consumers shop online.

Rep. Kevin Brady: There’s more than usual to celebrate this Small Business Week

Rep. Kevin Brady · May 4, 2018 3:48 pm

White House adviser Valerie Jarrett's Secret Service protection was something fellow White House aides reportedly didn't understand. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Valerie Jarrett: We should also give Obama credit for low unemployment

Caitlin Yilek · May 4, 2018 2:16 pm

Media accuse Trump of hiding his medical history

Eddie Scarry · May 4, 2018 4:00 am

Former President Barack Obama speaks at a community event on the Presidential Center at the South Shore Cultural Center, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Chicago. The Obama Foundation unveiled plans for the former president's lakefront presidential center, showcasing renderings and a model at an event where former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama were expected to give more details.

Obama wants a public library inside his presidential center in Chicago

Anna Giaritelli · May 3, 2018 6:08 pm

Former Obama White House press secretary Josh Earnest waves at the conclusion of a forum.

Obama spokesman Josh Earnest takes top communications job for United Airlines

Anna Giaritelli · May 3, 2018 3:45 pm

Beltway Confidential

The George W. Bush shoe-thrower and a former insurgent leader may be good news for Iraq’s democracy

Tom Rogan · May 2, 2018 8:26 pm