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Oversight
Donald Trump Tried to Sweet-talk Theresa May By Telling Her She’ll Be Thatcher and He’ll Be Reagan
Except that Thatcher didn't have Nigel Farage competing for the president's attention.
Defense
Obama: 'Lone wolf' attack is biggest concern
Guarding against someone being able to carry out a massacre with a with a single-weapon is a main focus right now.
News
With Afghan timetable in place, two senior officials are moving on
Top adviser and head of Pakistan Afghanistan Coordination Cell will step aside soon, sources say.
Defense
Special ops nominee defends night raids in Afghan war
Most of the missions are not violent, says McRaven, who commanded the operation to kill Osama bin Laden.
Defense
Potential envoy offers sober outlook on Afghanistan
Nominee tells lawmakers the Afghan government led by President Hamid Karzai faces enormous challenges that could upend American efforts in the country.
Defense
No decision on troop withdrawal by Obama
The president is awaiting recommendations from Petraeus, Gates, press secretary says.
Defense
On visit to border, Obama pushes to revive immigration reform
The White House turns its attention to the Hispanic community, a key voting bloc.
Defense
Goal was to kill, not capture bin Laden
Navy SEALS's decision to fatally shoot the terrorist mastermind -- even though he didn’t have a weapon -- wasn’t an accident.
Defense
Step by step: How the U.S. killed bin Laden
A broken helicopter, an affluent compound, a president's approval -- this is the story of how bin Laden was killed.
Oversight
Obama to propose five-year spending freeze
Move would save about $400 billion through 2015, according to White House estimates.
Defense
White House calls for review to stop leaks
The administration continues to deal with the fallout from the WikiLeaks disclosures.
Defense
Security adviser to depart White House
Gen. James Jones' top deputy, Thomas Donilon, will be elevated to replace him.
Oversight
Administration defends handling of oil spill
Press secretary says White House worked diligently to provide "accurate and timely information."
Defense
President seeks to rekindle Sept. 11 unity
Obama reiterates the United States is not at war with Islam, but with some who have "perverted" it.
