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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?

Kosher Food Being Served at White House is 'Insulting'?

MJ Rosenberg, a leftist who was recently ousted from his position at Media Matters, says White House's serving kosher food is 'insulting'

Muslim Brotherhood Presenting 'Moderate' Face at White House

A group of Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood officials are in Washington this week, meeting with U.S. officials.

McCain Charges White House With Israel Leaks

Sen. John McCain charges that the Obama administration is intentionally undermining Israel in its standoff with Iran.

‘Occupy Congress' Shuts Down White House with Smoke Bomb

An Occupy Congress rally shut down the White House for one hour Tuesday night with a smoke bomb thrown over the Pennsylvania Ave. fence.

Video: White House Kitchen Goes Kosher for Hanukkah

Go behind the scenes in the White House kitchen as it is 'kosherized' for a Hanukkah celebration.

Obama Hosts Annual Chanukah Party

President Barack Obama at the annual White House Chanukah party: Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakable.

White House Shooter Charged with Trying to Assassinate Obama

21-year-old Idaho man who fired bullets at the White House charged with trying to assassinate the President.

U.S.: Idaho Man Arrested for Shooting at the White House

Police have arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of firing a semi-automatic rifle at the White House last week. Suspect may be mentally ill.

Gov. Perry: PA Bid is All Obama's Fault

Republican hopeful Rick Perry slammed President Obama, saying that it was all his fault that PA was seeking UN recognition of a PA state.