Obama Administration

National Security

Rhodes not leaving until ‘very last day’ of Obama’s tenure

Susan Crabtree · May 17, 2016 3:05 pm

"We call on you to dismiss Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes before he further tarnishes the Office of President," the Republican lawmakers wrote. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

GOP senators to Obama: Fire Rhodes

Anna Giaritelli · May 17, 2016 1:05 am

The White House told the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Monday that Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes won't be testifying on Tuesday about his controversial comments on the Iran deal. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

National Security

Rhodes won’t show: White House raises ‘constitutional concerns’

Pete Kasperowicz · May 17, 2016 12:09 am

White House still won’t say if Rhodes will testify

White House still won’t say if Rhodes will testify

Susan Crabtree · May 16, 2016 5:52 pm

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama laugh together as as they wait for Nordic Leaders to arrive at the North Portico of the White House Friday for a State Dinner. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Washington Secrets

Obama weekly report card: F for Iran deal sales job

Paul Bedard · May 14, 2016 12:01 pm

In a May 5 story, titled "The Aspiring Novelist Who Became Obama's Foreign-Policy Guru," the New York Times Magazine's David Samuels described how Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes used the press to help lay the groundwork for passage of the Iran deal. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Author of controversial Obama spin doctor story doubles down

Becket Adams · May 14, 2016 12:41 am

Lack of a no-fly zone is "reason that our families are refugees and that Syrians are being killed every day." (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)

National Security

Syrian-Americans plead with Rhodes for no-fly zone

Nicole Duran · May 13, 2016 9:49 pm

Schiff said the nuclear deal has been beneficial and Republicans are merely scape-goating Rhodes. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

National Security

Democratic congressman defends Rhodes

David Brown · May 13, 2016 3:28 pm

House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz won't take the Obama administration's "no" for an answer. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

House Oversight chair: Is Rhodes ‘man enough’ to testify?

Anna Giaritelli · May 13, 2016 12:37 am

The May 5 story, titled "The Aspiring Novelist Who Became Obama's Foreign-Policy Guru," describes how Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes used the press to help lay the groundwork for passage of the Iran deal. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

NYT Magazine defends Rhodes profile from press attacks

Becket Adams · May 13, 2016 12:27 am

White House dodges on Rhodes testimony, lashes out at GOP

White House dodges on Rhodes testimony, lashes out at GOP

Nicole Duran · May 12, 2016 6:19 pm

President Obama said, "I am a strong believer in the First Amendment and the need for journalists to pursue every lead and every angle." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama defends press relationship after Rhodes blowup

Susan Crabtree · May 12, 2016 5:44 pm