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White House Spokesman Jay Carney: Demands to release Benghazi memos are ‘political’
In a twice-delayed press briefing, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Friday that requests by House Republicans to release memos about the administration’s response to last year’s attacks on the U.S. consulate… …
Pentagon doubts Syrian rebels used chemical weapons
The United States said Monday it was “highly skeptical” of an assertion that Syrian rebels had used chemical weapons, after a UN human rights investigator suggested the opposition had deployed sarin gas. Washington also reiterated that Israel had every right to protect itself and to prevent sophisticated weaponry from getting…
U.S. taking ‘necessary precautions’ on North Korea
The United States is taking “all the necessary precautions” in the face of escalating threats from North Korea, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Thursday. “What we’re seeing now is a familiar pattern of behavior… regrettable but familiar,” Carney said aboard Air Force One as President Barack Obama returned to…
U.S. warns Iran after IAEA nuclear report
The United States warned Iran on Thursday its window for opening serious talks is limited, after the UN nuclear watchdog said Iran had doubled enrichment capacity at its underground facility at Fordo. White House spokesman Jay Carney also reiterated that President Barack Obama is determined to prevent Iran getting a…
Obama vows full support for Isaac victims
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia — US President Barack Obama said Wednesday his government was doing everything it could to help victims of Hurricane Isaac, which caused widespread damage and flooding. “Our thoughts are with you. Our prayers are with you,” Obama said in a message to the people of the Gulf Coast…
U.S. will judge North Korea ‘by its actions’
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — The United States said Monday it would judge North Korea by its actions as it declined to speculate on the implications of the removal of the secretive communist nation’s army chief. White House spokesman Jay Carney, traveling with President Barack Obama to Ohio, was asked…
White House condemns ‘outrageous’ Syria violence
WASHINGTON — The White House on Thursday condemned the “outrageous” mass killing of civilians in Syria and urged all countries to end support for President Bashar al-Assad’s “brutal and illegitimate regime.” Activists said at least 55 people, including women and children, were killed in Wednesday’s assault by pro-regime militiamen on…
U.S. hopes for ‘accelerated action’ from Europe
WASHINGTON — The White House said Tuesday it hoped for “accelerated” action in coming weeks ahead of the G20 summit in Mexico, on the euro crisis and shoring up debt-ridden banks. “European leaders seem to be moving with a heightened sense of urgency and we welcome that. We are hoping…
White House condemns Bahrain violence
WASHINGTON — The White House said Wednesday it was “deeply concerned” over an upsurge in violence in Bahrain, condemning attacks on police but also calling on security forces to show restraint. “The United States continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in Bahrain, and we urge all parties to…
U.S. wants ‘concrete steps’ from Iran over nuclear program
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday said Iran needed to take “concrete steps” to assure the United States and the international community that it was not pursuing nuclear weapons. “We’re looking forward to these talks creating a conducive environment for concrete progress,” Jay Carney, spokesman for President Barack Obama,…
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