Susan Crabtree

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"The stakes could not be higher ... as big as the bully pulpit I have, it's not enough" when it comes to making the case for the Iran deal, President Obama told supporters. (AP Photo)Â

National Security

Obama tells supporters: ‘Bully pulpit’ isn’t enough to sell Iran deal

Susan Crabtree · July 31, 2015 3:43 pm

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee ChairmanÂ Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., center, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, and Rep. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., left, during a news conference at the Capitol. (AP Photo)

Following Cruz’s lead, House Dems use Planned Parenthood controversy to fundraise

Susan Crabtree · July 31, 2015 12:40 pm

Fauquier county farmer Martha Boneta speaks during a press conference at the state capitol Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Tea Party farmer: IRS watchdog still probing audit of me

Susan Crabtree · July 30, 2015 4:01 am

Sen. Bob Menendez announced Tuesday that he will oppose the Obama administration's proposed Iran nuclear deal. (AP Photo)

National Security

Menendez: Iran letter undermines Obama’s argument on sanctions

Susan Crabtree · July 29, 2015 6:53 pm

A United States Navy plane approaches to land at the Incirlik Air Base, in Adana, in the outskirts of the city of Adana, southeastern Turkey, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

National Security

U.S., Turkey agree to create ISIS-free safe haven

Susan Crabtree · July 28, 2015 8:44 pm

The White House declined to talk about the meeting, and referred questions about the meeting to the State Department. (AP)

Secretive White House meeting reveals Obama’s plan to visit Cuba in 2016

Susan Crabtree · July 28, 2015 5:52 pm

The Obama administration unveiled new details of its plans to normalize relations with Cuba by announcing new regulations easing sanctions on the island nation that go into affect Friday. (AP Photo)

Obama administration upgrades Cuba, Malaysia human trafficking status

Susan Crabtree · July 27, 2015 5:59 pm

President Barack Obama speaks to members of the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, July 16, 2015, on the shooting in Chattanooga, Tenn. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama’s clunky response to terrorism 2.0

Susan Crabtree · July 27, 2015 4:01 am

President Barack Obama and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands after they made statements to reporters at their meeting at the NATO summit at Celtic Manor, Newport, Wales, Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Security

White House on military deal with Turkey: ‘We are deepening our commitment’

Susan Crabtree · July 23, 2015 10:48 pm

"I haven't asked him that question point blank, but I do know that he is aware of the news that those videos have generated," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)Â

White House says Cruz’s anti-Iran deal rally was ‘pro-war’

Susan Crabtree · July 23, 2015 8:45 pm

White House press security Josh Earnest, left, looks on as National Security Adviser Susan Rice gives a briefing on President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Kenya and Ethiopia during the daily press briefing, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

White House denies Iran ‘side deal’ it acknowledged yesterday

Susan Crabtree · July 23, 2015 5:50 pm

National Security Adviser Susan Rice gives a briefing on Wednesday, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House ‘satisfied’ with secret Iran side deal

Susan Crabtree · July 22, 2015 10:02 pm