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Obamas not advising Harry and Meghan on royal transition, despite rumors: report

January 12, 2020

Obamas not advising Harry and Meghan on royal transition, despite rumors: report

Contrary to rumors, former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are not advising Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following their controversial decision to step back as senior members of the royal family, sources close to the ex-White House couple said, according to a report.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: Will they go Hollywood like the Obamas? Network EPs weigh in

January 9, 2020

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: Will they go Hollywood like the Obamas? Network EPs weigh in

Fresh off of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shocking announcement Wednesday that they would be stepping back from their “senior member” status within the royal family and would seek to become "financially independent," many are now wondering what’s next for the Sussexes and if they’ll follow the route of Barack and Michelle Obama -- turning Hollywood into their own creative playground.

Ted Cruz: Media and Dems have 'lost their minds,' act as apologists for Iran

January 9, 2020

Ted Cruz: Media and Dems have 'lost their minds,' act as apologists for Iran

On Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ripped the Associated Press's (AP) fact check alleging that President Trump spread a "false tale" of the Obama administration paying out billions of dollars to Iran as part of the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Sen. Tim Kaine: US strike on Soleimani was not allowed by Bush-era military force authorization

January 8, 2020

Sen. Tim Kaine: US strike on Soleimani was not allowed by Bush-era military force authorization

Senate Armed Services Committee member Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Wednesday the drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani was not covered under the George W. Bush-era Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), as was the case for military campaigns under both the 43rd president and former President Obama.

NBC News' Chuck Todd lashes out at Trump for criticizing Obama WH during Iran address

January 8, 2020

NBC News' Chuck Todd lashes out at Trump for criticizing Obama WH during Iran address

NBC News anchor Chuck Todd pulled no punches against President Trump for criticizing the Obama administration during his Wednesday address about the escalated conflict with Iran.

Arizona Republican fires back at press after slammed for posting fake Obama-Rouhani photo

January 8, 2020

Arizona Republican fires back at press after slammed for posting fake Obama-Rouhani photo

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., fired back at the media Tuesday after drawing criticism for posting a fake image of former President Obama shaking hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Ted Cruz: Iran missiles fired at Iraqi airbases were 'in a very real sense' paid for by billions that Obama sent Tehran

January 7, 2020

Ted Cruz: Iran missiles fired at Iraqi airbases were 'in a very real sense' paid for by billions that Obama sent Tehran

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Tuesday he believed the missiles Iran launched at Iraqi airbases where American soldiers are stationed were "in a very real sense" paid for by the billions of dollars the Obama administration sent to Tehran in 2016.

Sally Pipes: ObamaCare turns 10 – decade of failure is nothing to celebrate

January 6, 2020

Sally Pipes: ObamaCare turns 10 – decade of failure is nothing to celebrate

President Obama’s signature legislative achievement hasn’t yielded the affordable care Democrats promised.

Joe Concha: News media coverage of Soleimani strike reveals 'disturbing pattern'

January 4, 2020

Joe Concha: News media coverage of Soleimani strike reveals 'disturbing pattern'

The mainstream media coverage and analysis of the U.S. airstrike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani would be different under another administration, The Hill media report Joe Concha said Saturday.

Former Bengahzi team member: Susan Rice comments on Soleimani 'typical tactics' from Dems

January 4, 2020

Former Bengahzi team member: Susan Rice comments on Soleimani 'typical tactics' from Dems

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice's comments accusing the Trump administration of "misrepresenting the facts" about the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani are "typical tactics" from Democrats, former U.S. Marine and Benghazi Annex Security team member Mark Geist said Saturday.