Defense

Obama on Accidental Hostage Deaths: 'I Profoundly Regret What Happened'

The administration said Thursday that one American hostage and two American al-Qaida operatives were killed during U.S. military operations.

Management

White House Backs Removing Cuba From State Sponsors of Terrorism List

The White House announced that the president submitted a report to Congress that would remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List.

Defense

Immigration Activists Won't 'Coronate' Hillary Clinton As Their Candidate

At least not until she explains what immigration policy would look like in her White House.

Defense

Obama on New Iran Agreement: 'It Is a Good Deal'

Negotiators settled on “key parameters” for a future deal on Thursday, three days past a self-imposed deadline.

Oversight

It Could Take Up to 30 Years for Hillary Clinton’s Emails to Reach the National Archives

It’s a long road from the former secretary’s inbox to the government agency, which doesn’t have the authority to implement record-keeping rules for other agencies.

Oversight

Democrats and Republicans Agree: The Secret Service Is Not Working

Members of the House Appropriations Committee grilled the agency’s director on Tuesday about a string of security failures.

Management

White House Calls Loretta Lynch Delay 'Unconscionable'

The administration made it clear Monday that the Senate delay in attorney general confirmation has been "disappointing."

Management

Obama and Hillary Clinton Emailed Each Other

This is the latest White House response to questions about the former secretary of State's email practices while on the job.

Tech

White House Press Secretary Said 'Personal Email' More Than 40 Times in Two Days

Josh Earnest spent this week fielding a barrage of questions about Hillary Clinton’s e-mail practices at the State Department.

Tech

White House: Don’t Ask Us About Hillary Clinton’s Email Use

Josh Earnest said Tuesday that it’s up to the State Department to handle how its employees use email correspondence to conduct official work.

Management

White House Says Obama Would Sign a Short-Term DHS Bill

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Friday urged the House to pass a clean DHS funding bill, and not a stopgap measure.

Management

Eric Holder Is Pushing Sentencing Reform as He Prepares to Leave the Obama Administration

The attorney general also fielded questions on the new immigration order, marijuana, and the Islamic State, at the National Press Club on Tuesday.

Defense

Obama on His Authorization of Force Proposal: 'ISIL Is Going to Lose'

The president delivered a statement Wednesday afternoon after sending a draft resolution to Congress.

Defense

White House: Authorization of Force Language is 'Intentionally' Fuzzy

White House Press Secretary John Earnest said Wednesday that the request provides "flexibility" in responding to "contingencies" on the ground.

Management

Barack Obama and David Cameron Speak Out After Terrorism in Europe

The two leaders held a press conference Friday.