White House releases Benghazi e-mails
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.The e-mails detail the complex back and forth between the CIA, State Department, and the White House in developing unclassified talking points that were used to underpin a controversial and slow-to-evolve explanation of events last September 11.The talking points have become a political flashpoint in a long-running battle between the Obama administration and Republicans, who accuse it of not bolstering security prior to the attack, of botching the response to it, and of misleading the public for political gain less than two months before the November election.The GOP suggests that the administration removed specific terror references and stuck to an explanation -- later proved untrue -- that the attack was result of a spontaneous demonstration over an anti-Muslim film that was produced in the United States.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House released more than 100 pages of e-mails on Wednesday in a bid to quell critics who say President Barack Obama and his aides played politics with national security following the deadly terror attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya.The e-mails detail the complex back and forth between the CIA, State Department, and the White House in developing unclassified talking points that were used to underpin a controversial and slow-to-evolve explanation of events last September 11.The talking points have become a political flashpoint in a long-running battle between the Obama administration and Republicans, who accuse it of not bolstering security prior to the attack, of botching the response to it, and of misleading the public for political gain less than two months before the November election.The GOP suggests that the administration removed specific terror references and stuck to an explanation -- later proved untrue -- that the attack was result of a spontaneous demonstration over an anti-Muslim film that was produced in the United States.
8 Oak Creek officers named "Top Cops" by President
Washington D.C. (WITI) -- Eight members of the Oak Creek police department were named some of America's "Top Cops" by President Obama on Saturday, May 11th.
Washington D.C. (WITI) -- Eight members of the Oak Creek police department were named some of America's "Top Cops" by President Obama on Saturday, May 11th.
Secret Service: West Wing briefly evacuated due to smoke
(CNN) -- The West Wing of the White House, including the press area, was evacuated Saturday out of an abundance of caution as authorities investigate the source of smoke coming out of what is believed to be a mechanical closet, a Secret Service spokesman told CNN.Five fire trucks responded to the White House, including a ladder truck, but all departed shortly thereafter.The scene was calm, and soon people were allowed to return inside the White House.
(CNN) -- The West Wing of the White House, including the press area, was evacuated Saturday out of an abundance of caution as authorities investigate the source of smoke coming out of what is believed to be a mechanical closet, a Secret Service spokesman told CNN.Five fire trucks responded to the White House, including a ladder truck, but all departed shortly thereafter.The scene was calm, and soon people were allowed to return inside the White House.
Man charged after making bomb threat near White House
(CNN) -- A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of making a bomb threat near the White House, according to the Secret Service and Washington's Metropolitan Police Department.Krzysztof Wasik, 44, of Hazel Township, Pennsylvania, walked up to a White House gate Wednesday morning and told guards he had a bomb in his vehicle that was set to explode, police said.The city's bomb disposal squad searched a truck nearby, but no hazardous materials were found, police said.Wasik was charged with felony threats, police said.CNN's Paul Courson and Alex Mooney contributed to this report.
(CNN) -- A Pennsylvania man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of making a bomb threat near the White House, according to the Secret Service and Washington's Metropolitan Police Department.Krzysztof Wasik, 44, of Hazel Township, Pennsylvania, walked up to a White House gate Wednesday morning and told guards he had a bomb in his vehicle that was set to explode, police said.The city's bomb disposal squad searched a truck nearby, but no hazardous materials were found, police said.Wasik was charged with felony threats, police said.CNN's Paul Courson and Alex Mooney contributed to this report.
First family hosts 135th Easter Egg Roll at White House
(CNN) -- With viral-video star "Kid President," American Idol's Jessica Sanchez, and the Easter Bunny at their side, the first family kicked off the 135th Easter Egg Roll at the White House Monday."It's great to have everyone here this morning.
(CNN) -- With viral-video star "Kid President," American Idol's Jessica Sanchez, and the Easter Bunny at their side, the first family kicked off the 135th Easter Egg Roll at the White House Monday."It's great to have everyone here this morning.
First family attends Easter Sunday services near White House
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama and his family attended a church service on Easter at St.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama and his family attended a church service on Easter at St.
White House warns Easter Egg Roll could be canceled
(CNN) -- Ticket holders for the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll are being warned the annual event could be canceled if lawmakers can't agree on a measure funding the federal government."Because we distribute tickets to the Easter Egg Roll far in advance, we alerted all ticket holders that this event is subject to cancellation due to funding uncertainty, including the possibility of a government shutdown.
(CNN) -- Ticket holders for the upcoming White House Easter Egg Roll are being warned the annual event could be canceled if lawmakers can't agree on a measure funding the federal government."Because we distribute tickets to the Easter Egg Roll far in advance, we alerted all ticket holders that this event is subject to cancellation due to funding uncertainty, including the possibility of a government shutdown.
White House tours stop running, families disappointed
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Elouise Wafer's kids thought they had arranged the perfect gift for their mother's 70th birthday.A former history teacher, Wafer had always wanted to stroll through the White House, a building she had taught about in school for decades.Sylvia Atkins, her daughter, arranged for a tour through a member of Congress, then she and Wafer made the journey together from Dallas.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Elouise Wafer's kids thought they had arranged the perfect gift for their mother's 70th birthday.A former history teacher, Wafer had always wanted to stroll through the White House, a building she had taught about in school for decades.Sylvia Atkins, her daughter, arranged for a tour through a member of Congress, then she and Wafer made the journey together from Dallas.
Spending cuts close doors on White House tours
(CNN) -- Visitors to Washington D.C. hoping to take a tour of the White House will soon be out of luck.
(CNN) -- Visitors to Washington D.C. hoping to take a tour of the White House will soon be out of luck.
White House providing Benghazi e-mails to Senate panel
(CNN) -- Senate Intelligence Committee members will have access Tuesday to the e-mails associated with the development of the intelligence community's talking points on the attack at the U.S. mission in Benghazi, a committee aide said.The Obama administration will provide the e-mails for members and some committee staff to read, take notes and ask questions in the committee's classified hearing room, the aide said.
(CNN) -- Senate Intelligence Committee members will have access Tuesday to the e-mails associated with the development of the intelligence community's talking points on the attack at the U.S. mission in Benghazi, a committee aide said.The Obama administration will provide the e-mails for members and some committee staff to read, take notes and ask questions in the committee's classified hearing room, the aide said.
President Obama hosts Super Bowl party at White House
(CNN) -- In honor of the big game, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are hosting a bi-coastal themed Super Bowl party, the White House said Sunday night.
(CNN) -- In honor of the big game, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are hosting a bi-coastal themed Super Bowl party, the White House said Sunday night.
White House gun announcement to come Wednesday
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will announce "concrete" proposals to prevent gun violence at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will announce "concrete" proposals to prevent gun violence at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Press Secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday.
Pres. Obama stops in a Pentagon clinic for a checkup
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama stopped in a Pentagon clinic for a checkup on Saturday, but it wasn't for a case of the flu.
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama stopped in a Pentagon clinic for a checkup on Saturday, but it wasn't for a case of the flu.
White House responds to Death Star petition: No
(CNN) -- It took no advice from the Imperial Senate to reach this conclusion: the U.S. government won't be building a Death Star.
(CNN) -- It took no advice from the Imperial Senate to reach this conclusion: the U.S. government won't be building a Death Star.
NRA will participate in White House gun violence meetings
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A representative of the National Rifle Association will participate in a meeting this week with Vice President Joe Biden's gun violence task force, a spokesman for the gun lobbyist said on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A representative of the National Rifle Association will participate in a meeting this week with Vice President Joe Biden's gun violence task force, a spokesman for the gun lobbyist said on Tuesday.
National Christmas Tree lit up on White House lawn
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) -- With the flip of a switch, the holiday season is officially under way at the White House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) -- With the flip of a switch, the holiday season is officially under way at the White House.
Pentagon told to plan for cuts ahead of fiscal cliff
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House has ordered the military to start planning for the possibility of cutting $500 billion from its budget over the next 10 years as part of the fiscal cliff, Pentagon officials said on Wednesday, December 5th.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The White House has ordered the military to start planning for the possibility of cutting $500 billion from its budget over the next 10 years as part of the fiscal cliff, Pentagon officials said on Wednesday, December 5th.
Walker among governors meeting with Pres. Obama
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Pres. Obama, Gov. Romney meet for White House lunch
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Mitt Romney's lunch at the White House Thursday was not how the former GOP nominee would have imagined it a month ago, but it did provide a postscript to this year's punishing presidential battle.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Mitt Romney's lunch at the White House Thursday was not how the former GOP nominee would have imagined it a month ago, but it did provide a postscript to this year's punishing presidential battle.
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