Susan Crabtree

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Earnest would not discuss the legal advice Justice Department lawyers gave him about the initiatives. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House: Gun actions are ‘well within’ president’s authority

Susan Crabtree · January 5, 2016 7:53 pm

Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Ridge wrote a Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed taking issue with Secretary of State John Kerry's Dec. 16 decision to certify that Iran is in full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the agreement hashed out between six major countries, led by the United States, and Iran and announced in July. (AP photos)

National Security

Republicans urge Obama not to lift sanctions on Iran

Susan Crabtree · January 4, 2016 9:23 pm

While it was unclear whether President Obama or Raul Castro initiated the call, the two discussed the "process of normalization between the two countries." (AP Photo)Â

Obama, Castro talk over the phone

Susan Crabtree · September 18, 2015 10:39 pm

"I would acknowledge that the consideration of this project has taken longer than previous projects," Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)Â

White House brushes off Clinton’s Keystone warning

Susan Crabtree · September 18, 2015 6:33 pm

The White House on Friday tried to downplay the controversy surrounding its invitations for Pope Francis' U.S. visit next week. (AP Photo)

White House downplays fight over LGBT guests at pope visit

Susan Crabtree · September 18, 2015 6:27 pm

President Obama would like to lift all trade and travel restrictions to Cuba, but only Congress can fully eliminate the embargo, so the administration is using its executive authority to expand export exceptions. (AP)

Obama regs chip away at Cuba embargo

Susan Crabtree · September 18, 2015 2:35 am

President Obama made an unscheduled stop State Department Thursday evening for a private victory reception on the Iran deal held by Secretary of State John Kerry for all the agency staff involved in the negotiations. (AP Photo)

Obama celebrates Iran deal at State Department

Susan Crabtree · September 18, 2015 12:36 am

White House press secretary Josh Earnest speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House, in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

White House mocks GOP debate as ‘tough day at the airport’

Susan Crabtree · September 17, 2015 5:28 pm

President Obamatold supporters to elect more Democrats to Congress who "won't play politics with people's lives."Â (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama uses government shutdown threat to raise cash

Susan Crabtree · September 17, 2015 5:02 pm

President Obama was not at the White House when the building was shut down. (AP Photo)Â

Secret Service: All clear at White House

Susan Crabtree · September 16, 2015 7:25 pm

Irving MacArthur High School student Ahmed Mohamed, 14, was arrested and interrogated by Irving Police officers on Monday after bringing a homemade clock to school. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Obama tweets White House invite to Ahmed Mohamed

Susan Crabtree · September 16, 2015 6:57 pm

Obama, Netanyahu to meet at White House Nov. 9

National Security

Obama, Netanyahu to meet at White House Nov. 9

Susan Crabtree · September 16, 2015 5:40 pm