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White House: Jimmy Carter Taking 'Private Trip' to North Korea
White House seeks to distance itself from former President Carter's plans to travel to North Korea, calling it a “private trip.”
White House Condemns Egypt Violence, Won't Suspend Aid
The White House condemned the bloodshed and violence in Egypt, but took no steps to suspend military assistance to the country.
Helen Thomas Dies, Aged 92
The veteran journalist who ended her career with an anti-Semitic tirade died at 92
U.S. to Russia: Don't Give Snowden a 'Propaganda Platform'
Letting Snowden stay in Russia is counter to the government's previous declarations, says White House spokesman.
Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas
Russia's UN envoy says he handed over evidence which indicates that the rebels used sarin gas in March. White House skeptical.
White House Cautious About Saying 'Coup' Happened in Egypt
White House spokesman says the U.S. needs to review what happened in Egypt, when asked if Obama sees the regime change as a coup.
White House Hosts Israel-Hating Radical Muslim
White House officials met this month with Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, a deputy of radical Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi.
White House: Iran's New President Can Find a Partner in the U.S.
Iran's new president will find a partner in the U.S. if he comes clean on the nuclear program, says Obama's Chief of Staff.
White House: No Plans for No-Fly Zone Over Syria
White House says a no-fly zone over Syria would be more difficult to set up than it was in Libya.
Suspicious Letter to White House Being Tested for Ricin
A suspicious letter addressed to the White House and "similar" to one sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been intercepted.
Israel to Build in Jerusalem, U.S. Angry
An official in the White House reacts angrily to news report that Israel approves construction of 300 new homes in Jerusalem.
U.S.: Much Work Needed to Confirm Syria's Use of Chemicals
White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.
Obama Waiting for 'Facts' About Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons
Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons, the White House says.
White House on Syria: 'All Options Are on the Table'
A senior White House official says "all options are on the table" should use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime be confirmed.
U.S. Not Yet Sure About Assad's Use of Chemical Weapons
The United States has not yet concluded that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chemical weapons, says the White House.
Hackers Post About 'White House Explosions' on AP's Twitter
Hackers who broke into the Twitter account of the Associated Press posted an erroneous treat about explosions at the White House.
U.S. 'Won't be Surprised' if North Korea Launches a Missile
White House press secretary says the American administration would not be surprised if North Korea launches a missile.
Obama Will Come to Israel Even Without Coalition
Obama will travel to Israel even if Netanyahu has not completed the job of forming his new coalition, the White House says.
White House on Erdogan's Statements: Offensive and Wrong
The White House condemns the remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister who compared Zionism with fascism in a public address.
White House to Combat China, Int'l Cyber Spies
The White House is worrying about the rise of cybertheft at the highest levels of government, the role played by China’s military.
White House Defends Immigration Reform Despite Flaws
The White House defended its work on immigration reform after a plan leaked to the media was panned as "half-baked and seriously flawed."
Obama Won't Present New Peace Initiative During Israel Trip
President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel is not meant at presenting a new proposal for peace talks, the White House clarifies.
Obama Picks Female Business Executive for Interior
Obama to nominate business executive Sally Jewell as Interior secretary, in attempt to deflect criticism from lack of diversity in Cabinet.
Hagel Seemed 'Unimpressive and Unprepared' During Hearing
Former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says Chuck Hagel seemed “unimpressive and unprepared” during his confirmation hearings.
White House: Ankara Suicide Bombing a Terror Attack
"A suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror," says White House spokesman Jay Carney.
White House Falters on Legitimacy of Iranian Government
Just hours after Hagel's testimony, White House press secretary Jay Carney faltered regarding legitimacy of Iranian government.
White House Warns Syria on Weapons after Syria Threatens Israel
Syria said that it reserves the right to retaliate to alleged Israeli air strike on a military research center.
U.S. Officials Silent on Israeli Airstrike in Syria
White House, State Department refuse to comment when asked whether Israel had carried out an airstrike in Syria.
U.S. Doesn't Believe Reports of Fordow Explosion
"We have no information to confirm" that an explosion at the Iranian Fordow nuclear plant took place, says White House Spokesman.
Obama Sworn In; Concern in Israel
U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in Sunday to a second term, which Israelis view with foreboding.
Report: White House 'Concerned' About Bennett
The White House is closely following the Israeli elections and is "concerned" over the growing strength of the Jewish Home.
Video: Obama Welcomes Menorah Hit By Sandy as Symbol of Hope
Obama paid tribute to victims of Hurricane Sandy by welcoming a menorah that had managed to survive the devastation.
U.S. Condemns Israel's Decision to Approve Construction
White House says Israel's decision to build 3,000 new homes in Jerusalem makes resuming peace talks harder.
Special Significance to Thanksgiving for Sandy Survivors
This year, the American holiday of Thanksgiving has special significance for some survivors of Hurricane Sandy.
Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now
As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.
Video: Pro-Israel vs. Anti-Israel Protests Near White House
Pro-Israel rally outside the White House met by pro-Arab protesters who held up signs such as “End the siege on Gaza”.
White House Rebuffs Rumors in Nixed Benghazi Operation
The Obama administration rebuffed rumors that the president had nixed an operation to rescue U.S. diplomats under attack in Benghazi.
Report: Obama's White House Hosted Muslim Radicals
An investigation by the Investigative Project on Terrorism finds that known radical Islamists made hundreds of visits to the White House.
White House Targeted by Cyber Attack
The White House confirmed that it was targeted by a cyber-attack, many believe had originated from China.
Obama Free on Day He Refused Netanyahu Meeting
While Obama cited "campaign obligations" that would prevent meeting with Netanyahu, his schedule shows he had afternoon free.
White House Asks YouTube to Review Anti-Mohammed Film
The White House has asked YouTube to review an anti-Muslim film that has been blamed for igniting violent protests.
US Ambassador Seeks to Smooth Over Week's Flaps
Dan Shapiro emphasized the value of the U.S.- Israel friendship, but said that better communication was needed
White House 'Damage Control' for Obama's Israel Rebuff
Within hours after President Obama turned down PM Netanyahu's request to meet, White House officials were working on damage control.
White House Rejects Meeting With Netanyahu
The White House said that there was 'no time for a meeting between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Barack H. Obama.
Pentagon Says Book's Account of Bin Laden Raid 'Inaccurate'
Pentagon officials are calling the recently released book that provides a firsthand account of raid that killed Osama bin Laden inaccurate.
White House Denies Secret Deal with Iran
The White house has officially denied having held secret talks with Iran over a possible attack by Israel.
U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy with Iran
White House Spokesman Jay Carney clarifies that the U.S. believes "there is time and space" for diplomacy with Iran.
White House Spokesman Agrees with Netanyahu on Iran
A spokesman for the White House says U.S. agrees with PM Netanyahu that Iran has not yet decided to abandon its nukes.
Video: White House Rejects Israel’s Naming Its Capital
The White House criticized Romney for daring to adopt a policy on Jerusalem that is different from previous administrations.
Video: White House Evades Question About Israel's Capital
White House spokesman Jay Carney evaded a question at a press briefing regarding which city the U.S. considers to be the capital of Israel.
Obama Advisor Visited Israel 'to Stop Iran Attack'
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel over the weekend. White House worried Iran attack imminent.
White House Urges International Unity Against Assad
White House: Assad was lying when he denied his regime had any involvement in the Houla massacre.
U.S. Rejects Military Option in Syria
White House spokesman Jay Carney says military action in Syria would not be "the right course of action."
White House Leaks Classified Information to Hollywood
The Obama administration leaked classified information to filmmakers on the raid by U.S. Navy SEALs that killed Osama bin Laden.
Special Needs Kids: 'We Have a Special Mission in God's World'
A group of hareidi special needs children from New York were treated to a tour of the US Capitol and White House
Obama Seeks Foreign Policy Advice from Israel's Critics
President held foreign policy meeting with editors and columnists, many of whom are known for extreme criticism of Israel
White House Cites Nazi Supporter in Jewish Heritage Month
American Jewish writer, artist and Nazi supporter Gertrude Stein was cited in a White House proclamation in honor of Jewish Heritage Month.
Novelist Who Accused Israel of Genocide to Receive US Honor
Toni Morrison, the Nobel-winning author who has accused Israel of perpetrating genocidal policies, is to be awarded the Medal of Freedom.
Obama's War on Not Terrorism
The State Department and White House don't seem able to agree: is there a Global War on Terror, or not?
