Ben Wolfgang

U.S. to pledge $300 million in aid for South Sudan

The U.S. will give nearly $300 million in humanitarian aid to South Sudan, White House officials said Monday.

Obama drops by D.C. Little League games

On his way to a Democratic party fundraiser on Monday night, President Obama stopped at Washington's Friendship Park and tossed a baseball with Little Leaguers warming up for their evening games.

White House responds to Washington Times report, defends efforts to improve VA wait times

The White House on Monday defended its handling of the Veterans Affairs' department and the steps it has taken to improve health care for the nation's veterans.

White House: No sign Russian troops pulling back

The White House on Monday disputed Vladimir Putin's latest claim that Russian forces have begun to withdraw from the Ukrainian border, again calling into question whether the Russian president truly wants to de-escalate the situation or desires continued unrest ahead of Ukrainian elections on May 25.

Sen. John McCain blasts Obama administration over VA scandal: Veterans need answers ‘now’

Sen. John McCain took pointed shots at the Obama administration Saturday and said much more must be done to fix "a systemic, cultural problem" inside the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Obama to use infrastructure spending as a political weapon

President Obama made clear this week he intends to use crumbling roads and stalled infrastructure projects across the country as political tools heading into the November midterm elections.

Obama marks 60th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education

President Obama on Friday commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown vs. Board of Education decision, a landmark ruling that signaled the end of separate public schools for white and black students.

White House plans sports concussion summit

The Obama administration will invite athletes, coaches, parents and other stakeholders to the White House on May 29 for a summit on sports-related concussions.

White House: Despite past visa ban, we’ll welcome new Indian leader

Despite a frosty relationship that dates back nearly a decade, the U.S. will welcome Indian Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi.

Hillary Clinton sounds populist note while eyeing White House

Hillary Clinton offered clues on Friday that she intends to ride a wave of populist sentiment all the way to the White House.

As author, Biden distant second to Obama

Somber Obama dedicates 9/11 memorial: ‘Nothing can ever break us’

More than a decade after the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, President Obama on Thursday spoke at a dedication ceremony for the Sept. 11 Memorial Museum and said the courage of those who put their own lives on the line to save others will inspire future generations.

Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign to bring Benghazi attack, Russia reset, Boko Haram to the fore

Hillary Rodham Clinton brings a quarter-century of public service to her potential presidential campaign, but it's her most recent job as secretary of state — overseeing relations with Russia, handling the terrorist attack in Benghazi — that could come back to haunt her.

Democrats still divided over Keystone pipeline

With the Keystone XL oil pipeline exposing deep rifts in the Democratic Party, the White House remains tight-lipped on whether the president would sign or veto legislation approving the massive Canada-to-Texas project.

Hillary Clinton taking heat from GOP — and Democrats

From her handling of the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack to her husband's economic record, Hillary Clinton came under fire over the weekend from all quarters — including taking indirect shots from those inside her own party.

Sen. Warren avoids endorsing Hillary Clinton for presidential bid

Progressive darling Sen. Elizabeth Warren repeated her Shermanesque pledge Sunday and vowed not to run for president in 2016, but she declined to endorse her party's clear frontrunner, Hillary Clinton.

Defense secretary admits Obama administration dropped ball on VA care

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel admitted Sunday that the Obama administration and its predecessors "missed" the warning signs around troubling delays for care and other problems at veterans' hospitals across the country.

Rubio gives Hillary an “F’’ as secretary of state

Sen. Marco Rubio on Sunday had harsh words for one of his potential 2016 rivals, saying former Secretary of State Hillary deserves an "F’’ at best for her four years on the job.

Top Dem predicts his party will participate in select Benghazi probe

A top Democrat said Sunday his party will participate with a select committee to investigate the administration's handling of Benghazi terrorist attack — but only if the panel is fair and balanced, like Fox News.

Michelle Obama’s pleas to help kidnapped Nigerians useless without more access

Experts say there's little the Obama administration can do to get back the 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Harem until the African country's government fully opens its doors to assistance.