Tag: Josh Earnest

White House Press secretary Josh Earnest said a "deeper diplomatic engagement" to thank for the release of five American citizens being held in Iran. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House says $1.7 billion to Iran not a ransom payment

Nicole Duran · January 19, 2016 7:53 pm

The meeting is taking place on the verge of the deals implementation day, when the U.S. will lift tens of billions of dollars of sanctions on Iran. (AP Photo)

U.S., Iran to meet amid talk of imminent sanctions relief

Susan Crabtree · January 15, 2016 10:08 pm

White House: Iran incident won’t impact sanctions relief

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White House: Iran incident won’t impact sanctions relief

Susan Crabtree · January 15, 2016 5:43 pm

White House misses Herman Cain after GOP debate

White House misses Herman Cain after GOP debate

Susan Crabtree · January 15, 2016 5:19 pm

Asked whether President Obama would have delivered a different address if Donald Trump weren't the leading candidate, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the president has consistently tried to strike optimistic themes throughout his two presidential campaigns and time in office. (AP Photos)

White House: Obama speech not a response to Trump

Susan Crabtree · January 13, 2016 9:34 pm

White House press secretary Josh Earnest said Tuesday that "technology" is to blame for the uncertainty in the U.S. economy. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House blames uncertain economy on ‘technology’

Pete Kasperowicz · January 12, 2016 12:52 pm

White House downplays Iran’s claim of quick sanctions relief

White House downplays Iran’s claim of quick sanctions relief

Nicole Duran · January 11, 2016 7:35 pm

Rubio spokesman says Obama administration is making up facts and engaging in "reckless political attacks." (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg)

Rubio responds to WH criticism

Ryan Lovelace · January 8, 2016 11:37 pm

White House press secretary Josh Earnest and State spokesman John Kirby dodged reporters questions on a U.S. Hellfire missile that accidentally ended up in Cuba. (AP Photo/Washington Examiner Photo)

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White House, State duck Cuba missile questions

Curt Mills · January 8, 2016 10:10 pm

The goal of the meeting is "to work more closely with the technology community to fight terrorism," White House press secretary Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

White House huddles with tech firms on counterterrorism

Susan Crabtree · January 8, 2016 9:40 pm

It is not uncommon for the administration ¦ to release redacted information," Earnest said. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House: No comment on Clinton’s handling of classified info

Nicole Duran · January 8, 2016 8:50 pm

"When it comes to refugees no one's allowed to short-circuit the system," said White House press secretary Josh Earnest. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House confident in refugee screening despite arrests

Nicole Duran · January 8, 2016 7:22 pm