Limbaugh: Obama Is 'Wimpy Little Man-Child'
By Mark Bergen - November 30, 2009, 5:46PM
It is hardly surprising news when conservative radio host and provocateur Rush Limbaugh attacks President Obama. But on his radio show today, Limbaugh launched one of his more over-the-top tirades... Read More »
House GOP-er: 'It Is Time To Bring Our Soldiers Home'
By Rachel Slajda - November 30, 2009, 12:27PM
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), in a speech today at the University of Utah, will urge President Obama to bring American troops home from Afghanistan. "I can take pot shots at... Read More »
Party Crashers Met Obama
By Christina Bellantoni - November 27, 2009, 5:39PM
A White House official tells TPM that Michaele and Tareq Salahi, who were not invited to last week's state dinner, managed to get some face time with President Obama. The... Read More »
Gibbs Hails IAEA Vote On Iran
By Christina Bellantoni - November 27, 2009, 12:35PM
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs issued this statement today about the International Atomic Energy Agency vote to order Iran to halt its nuclear enrichment program:... Read More »
Top Ten Reader Tips Of The Year
By Zachary Roth - November 25, 2009, 6:19PM
There's a lot to be grateful for this year: We have a president who, whatever his short-comings, at least speaks in full sentences. We avoided another Great Depression. And we've... Read More »
Obama Will Sit Down With Oprah For Prime-time Christmas Special
By Rachel Slajda - November 25, 2009, 4:55PM
ABC announced today that President Obama will sit down with Oprah Winfrey for a December special called "Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special." The special, which will... Read More »
Obama: Abe Pollin Was A Professional Sports 'Giant'
November 25, 2009, 2:24PM
The White House issued the following statement by President Obama on the passing of Abe Pollin. Here's the full text:... Read More »
Boxer On Obama's Climate Goal: 'It Is Realistic, It's Smart, And It's Credible'
November 25, 2009, 12:57PM
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released a statement regarding the announcement that President Obama will attend the international negotiations in Copenhagen next... Read More »
President Obama To Attend Climate Talks In Copenhagen
November 25, 2009, 10:54AM
The White House issued the following statement regarding the President's plans to attend climate change talks in Copenhagen. Here's the full text:... Read More »
Owner Of 'President Or Jihad' Billboard: Obama Is An 'Anti-Christian'
By Rachel Slajda - November 24, 2009, 2:41PM
Last night, the man responsible for a billboard in Colorado that asks "President or Jihad?" appeared on MSNBC and explained his definition of "jihad." "To me it means, it's an... Read More »
Obama: I Will Explain My Afghan Decision To America 'Shortly'
By Ben Frumin - November 24, 2009, 12:28PM
During a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today, President Obama addressed his upcoming announcement on his Afghanistan troops decision. "I will be making an announcement to... Read More »
Pawlenty Slams Obama For His 'Dangerous Liberal Agenda'
By Jillian Rayfield - November 24, 2009, 12:06PM
Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN) appeared on Sean Hannity's Fox News show last night, attacking President Obama for his "dangerous liberal agenda" that represents "one of the biggest bait-and-switch schemes in... Read More »
Obama: India State Visit 'Reflects The Abiding Bonds Of Respect' Between Two Countries
By Jillian Rayfield - November 24, 2009, 10:30AM
The White House issued the following transcript of President Obama's remarks welcoming Indian Prime Minister Singh at the arrival ceremony. Here's the full text:... Read More »
Obama Announces Programs to Boost Math and Science Education
By Rachel Slajda - November 23, 2009, 12:47PM
In a speech today, President Obama announced several new programs, including an annual White House science fair, to boost interest in science and math education, especially among minorities and girls.... Read More »
Obama: 'Scientific Discovery And Technological Innovation' Are 'Essential To Meeting The Challenges Of This Century'
November 23, 2009, 11:43AM
The White House issued the following statement regarding President Obama's launch of the "Educate To Innovate" campaign for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Here's the full... Read More »
Obama Meeting With National Security Team On Afganistan And Pakistan Tonight
By Jillian Rayfield - November 23, 2009, 9:56AM
The President will meet with his National Security team in the Situation Room tonight, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan.... Read More »
Gibbs: President Is 'Gratified' By Senate Vote
November 21, 2009, 8:33PM
The following statement was issued on Nov. 21, 2009, by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs in response to the 60-39 procedural vote on health care reform: "The President is... Read More »
'President Or Jihad?' Billboard Replaces Birther Sign In CO
By Rachel Slajda - November 20, 2009, 4:35PM
A billboard on a car lot in Wheat Ridge, Colo., is displaying a somewhat cryptic message: "President Or Jihad?" The billboard, which shows a cartoon President Obama in a turban,... Read More »
Obama, NFL Players Star In Thanksgiving Day PSA
By Rachel Slajda - November 20, 2009, 9:37AM
President Obama and NFL players Troy Polamalu, Drew Brees and DeMarcus Ware are starring in a public service announcement to air during three Thanksgiving Day football games. The PSA, which... Read More »
An Openly Gay Nominee Clears Her First Congressional Hurdle
By Rachel Slajda - November 19, 2009, 1:27PM
Chai Feldblum, an openly gay lawyer nominated to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, breezed through a Senate committee hearing on her nomination today, despite rumors that Republican senators would bring... Read More »
Obama Nominates Bush Spox Perino For Administration Spot
By Rachel Slajda - November 19, 2009, 11:13AM
President Obama yesterday nominated Dana Perino, former press secretary for President George W. Bush, for a spot on the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The board oversees U.S. international civilian broadcasting... Read More »
Obama: Senate Health Bill 'Another Critical Milestone'
By Ben Frumin - November 18, 2009, 7:36PM
President Obama issued the statement regarding the Senate health care reform bill this evening. Here's the full text: Today we passed another critical milestone in the health reform effort with... Read More »
Obama Would Like U.S. To Leave Afghanistan During His Presidency
November 18, 2009, 5:00PM
In an interview with CNN from China, President Obama said he hopes to have troops out of Afghanistan before his presidency is over, so his successor can start with a... Read More »
Sarah Palin: Expansion Of Israeli Settlements Should Be Allowed
By Darius Tahir - November 18, 2009, 2:53PM
In yet another Barbara Walters interview excerpt released today, Sarah Palin gave her views on Israeli settlement expansion: "I believe the Jewish settlements should be allowed to be expanded upon,... Read More »
Obama On Palin's Criticism: I'm Not Concerned With Her Review
By Darius Tahir - November 18, 2009, 1:52PM
In an interview with CBS, President Obama was asked about Sarah Palin's 4-out-of-10 rating of administration thus far. President Obama replied that Palin is "probably not the person that I... Read More »
Palin: Obama Administration 'Back-Assward' On Economy
By Darius Tahir - November 18, 2009, 1:22PM
In an interview with Barbara Walters, Sarah Palin claimed that the Obama Administration's economic policy was a "back-assward way of trying to fix the economy." Barbara Walters replied, "You do... Read More »
President Obama: 'I Probably Won't' Read Palin's Book
By Darius Tahir - November 18, 2009, 10:17AM
In an interview with CNN, President Obama said he "probably won't" read Sarah Palin's new book, Going Rogue, explaining that "I don't get a chance to read much other than... Read More »
Military Leaders Push Congress To Close Gitmo, Stop Fear-Mongering
By Jillian Rayfield - November 18, 2009, 8:52AM
A group of 32 retired military leaders released a letter to Congress today, calling for lawmakers to continue plans to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, and to stop... Read More »
Dobbs On O'Reilly: Obama's Not The Devil, But ...
By Rachel Slajda - November 17, 2009, 10:40AM
Lou Dobbs, freshly released from his contract with CNN, appeared on The O'Reilly Factor last night. Bill O'Reilly closed the interview by asking Dobbs if President Obama is, indeed, Satan.... Read More »
Fox News Interviewing Obama Wednesday In Beijing
By Ben Frumin - November 17, 2009, 9:14AM
Fox News is finally getting the Obama interview it's been waiting for. Fox News White House correspondent Major Garrett tweeted earlier today that he'll be interviewing President Obama Wednesday. I... Read More »
