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White House: Schumer Decision 'Not Surprising'

White House spokesman says the decision by senior Democrat to oppose the Iran deal was disappointing but not surprising.

White House: We'll Defend Syria Rebels with Airstrikes

White House confirms it will defend American-backed rebels in Syria with airstrikes if necessary.

White House Condemns Turkey Suicide Bombing

White House condemns suicide bombing in Turkey that killed at least 30 people and was blamed on ISIS.

White House Launches Infographics Offensive Justifying Iran Deal

White House Twitter feed drowns nay-sayers with deluge of infographics explaining the deal it reached with Iran.

Will US Lift Iran Arms Embargo? White House Ducks and Weaves

Press Secretary Earnest bobs around whether Obama will lift arms embargo on leading terror sponsor, finally admits the issue is 'opaque.'

White House: We've Never Been Closer to Agreement with Iran

White House spokesman says that while an agreement with Iran is close, negotiators should come home if key issues not resolved soon.

White House Condemns 'Heinous' Series of Attacks

White House condemns spate of terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait, offers support to the affected countries.

White House Reaffirms Israel's Right to Self-Defense

White House reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense after UN report on Gaza, adds it awaits "further outcomes" of Israel's investigation.

White House Slams Interior Min's Wife for Offensive Obama Tweet

White House blasts Interior Minister's wife, Judy Nir Mozes Shalom, for racism, likens joke to 'politician trying to sell books.'

White House Confirms Death of Yemeni Qaeda Leader

White House confirms death of Nasser al-Wuhayshi in airstrike, says it was a "major blow" to the organization.

White House Celebrates 'Jerusalem Not Israel' Ruling

Press Secretary Earnest welcomes passport ruling at Supreme Court, saying it gives president authority to recognize borders.

White House: Israel Has the Right to Defend Itself

White House reaffirms Washington’s support for Israel's right to defend itself after Israel retaliates for rocket attack on Ashkelon.

Top US Officials Briefed by Radical Anti-Israel NGO

In a first, Breaking the Silence briefs White House and State Dept. officials on its allegedly false testimony against the IDF.

Kerry to Continue Taking Part in Iran Talks Despite Injury

White House says Iran nuclear talks will continue despite Secretary of State's breaking of his leg.

Racist Slur Finds White House on Google Maps Search

Google apologizes after discovery that combined search of racial slur and 'home' on Google Maps results in directions to White House.

White House Concerned Over Syrian Chemical Weapons

White House concerned over the fact that undeclared traces of chemical weapons were found in Syria.

White House: No Saudi Concern Over Camp David Summit

White House says Saudi Arabia did not raise any concerns about upcoming regional summit which the Saudi king has decided not to attend.

White House: 'Too Soon' to Tell if ISIS Behind Texas Shooting

White House spokesman says Texas shooting is still under investigation and it's too early to determine if ISIS was responsible.

White House: Russia Selling S-300 to Iran Because it Needs Money

White House spokesman says Moscow's move to supply S-300 to Iran shows the weakness of Russia's economy after being hit by sanctions.

Desperate White House 'Trolls' Netanyahu on Twitter

With the chorus of criticism over its framework deal with Iran growing, the Obama admin tries a different tactic: trolling.

Russian Hackers Breach White House System

US officials reveal hackers for Russian govt. have 'owned' State Department site for months, have access to Obama's real-time schedule.

'Chag Sameach' from the White House

US President Barack Obama cites concept of tikkun olam, Civil Rights movement in annual Passover greeting.

White House Denies Iran Backed Out of Agreement

Deputy White House spokesman denies Iran backed out of an agreement to ship nuclear material out of its country.

White House: US 'to Reevaluate' Backing for Israel at UN

White House slams Netanyahu for statements opposing Palestinian state, threatens pulling UN veto of PA recognition.

Pelosi: The Israelis Have Made Their Choice

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi 'respects' Israel's electoral choices, expects peace talks with Palestinians to resume soon.

Politico: US May 'Dump' Israel at UN, International Forums

Taken aback by Netanyahu's victory Tuesday, US State Department may drop Israel as ally in international bodies like the UN, report says.

Obama Still Has Not Called Netanyahu to Congratulate Him

Kerry makes post-victory call to Netanyahu instead; cold response attributed to declaration against two-state solution.

Petition: Charge Senators Who Wrote Iran with Treason

Petition to White House calls for charges of treason against 47 senators who warned Iran against a nuclear deal with Obama.

Obama Intends to Restart Peace Talks After Elections

Senior White House source says Obama administration worried about PA collapse, thinking to push plans in UN and int'l community.

White House Denies it will Cut Israeli Aid over Iran Dispute

National Security spokesperson dismisses report that defense aid will be cut over Netanyahu's efforts to stop Iranian nuclear deal.

White House Backs Rice's Comments on Bibi Speech

White House spokesman says Susan Rice's comments are "entirely consistent with what the President has already said".

Obama's Iran Policy and Netanyahu's Visit

White House to Ask Congress for 'War Authority' to Fight ISIS

White House reveals details of its request to Congress for a three-year war authority to battle Islamic extremists.

Awkward: Obama Spokesman Defends Downplaying of Paris Attack

White House spokesman tries to explain president's claims Paris kosher attack was 'random', terrorism threat overstated.

Reform Jewish Leader Calls Bibi Speech a 'Bad Idea'

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of Union for Reform Judaism, joins American Jewish leaders in urging PM to cancel Congress speech.

White House Blasts 'Illegitimate' Israeli Construction

White House spokesman warns new Israeli construction will "have detrimental impacts on the ground".

Drone Infiltrates the White House

White House Press Secretary says electronic device found on grounds, but isn't a 'threat' to Obama family.

Kerry, Boehner: Netanyahu's Invitation Not a Ploy

US Secretary of State, House speaker welcome Netanyahu's invitation to speak to Congress despite White House's acerbic response.

Labor MK Blames 'Hysterical' Netanyahu for US Snub

MK Eitan Cabel accuses Netanyahu of orchestrating his own invitation to Congress after White House gives him an icy response.

White House Cold Over Netanyahu Address to Congress

White House says PM's address to Congress 'departs from protocol' after it says Israel has not given advance notice of the invitation.

Biden: Jewish Heritage is American Heritage

United States Vice President takes part in a Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony on the White House lawn.

Two Armed Citizens Arrested Outside White House

23 year-old Michigan woman the second to be arrested for carrying weapons near Obama within 48 hours.

Iowa Man Arrested Near White House with Rifle and Knife

Secret Service arrests Iowa man after finding a hunting rifle, dozens of rounds of ammunition and a knife in the trunk of his car.

White House Won't Comment on Obama Letter to Khamenei

White House spokesman says policy toward Iran remains unchanged, refuses to address report that Obama wrote to Khamenei.

Biden: I Never Apologized to Erdogan

Contradicting White House statement, Vice President Biden says he never apologized to Turkey's President over comments he made about ISIS.

White House: 'Aspergery' Slur an Unfortunate Misuse

White House says the use of the term "Aspergery" by unnamed officials was an “unfortunate misuse of language”.

Another Fence Jumper Caught at the White House

Man who jumped the White House fence attacked by Secret Service dogs before being arrested.

White House Intruder to Undergo Mental Health Evaluation

Judge orders a mental health evaluation for the man accused of scaling the White House fence and running into the building with a knife.

White House: Nazis Shouldn't Receive Social Security

White House responds to revelation that suspected Nazis continued to receive benefits even after leaving the country.

Herzog Blasts Netanyahu Over Spat with Washington

Opposition leader has sharp criticism for Netanyahu after White House spokesman blasts PM for critcizing American values.

White House: Our 'Values' Built Iron Dome

The tit for tat between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the White House on building in Givat Hamatos continued Monday.

Netanyahu’s Escape From Washington

Netanyahu: Criticism of Construction is Against American Values

In CBS interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is "baffled" by U.S. condemnation of Israeli plans to build in Jerusalem.

US Slammed for Calling Israeli Land Purchase 'Occupation'

Strong criticism leveled on White House 'harsh rhetoric' against Jerusalem housing plans, and false use of term 'occupation.'

Director of Secret Service Quits Following Security Breaches

Julia Pierson, director of the Secret Service, resigns her post, in the wake of the revelation of several serious security breaches.

Did Netanyahu Cave in to White House Demand?

White House reportedly demanded that Netanyahu declare commitment to the "two-state solution" before meeting Obama.

White House Intruder Made it Further than Originally Said

Omar J. Gonzalez, who breached White House security, got far further into the building than initially said.

Americans Have Returned After Joining Islamists, US Admits

Obama administration concedes citizens' involvement with ISIS, Al Qaeda for the first time as concern over homegrown terror grows.

Two Men Break into White House Within 24 Hours

Secret Service coming under fire after fence-jumper gets all the way to the building, causing evacuation of White House.

White House Insists: No Ground Forces in Iraq

Despite comments by General Dempsey, White House spokesman insists the U.S. will not deploy ground forces against IS in Iraq.