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White House Security Breach: Father Says Man Who Scaled White House Fence is Mentally Ill

Relatives say that the man who was detained Wednesday evening after scaling the White House fence suffers from mental illness.

Immigration News Obama Administration: White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

President Barack Obama Appoints Latinas Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, Victoria Espinel to Key Administration Posts

President Barack Obama named two Latinos for two key administration posts, which do not require congressional approval.

Ebola Virus Outbreak in US, Africa: House Speaker John Boehner Wants West Africa Travel Ban

With news that a second health care worker was diagnosed with Ebola and flew to Cleveland despite a developing fever, Speaker of the House John Boehner wants President Barack Obama to consider a temporary flight ban as the virus remains a top health concern.

President Obama 'Unequivocally' Supports Net Neutrality Amidst FCC Decision

Folks worried about net neutrality can rest more easily knowing they have the support of the most powerful man in the world. President Barack Obama said last week that he was a staunch supporter of keeping Internet traffic free of bandwidth-altering oversight.

Millennials and the Housing Market: Millennials Less Likely to be Homeowners than Young Adults in Previous Generations

Millennials may represent one-third of the overall U.S. population, but they are less likely to become homeowners than young adults from previous generations.

Millennials and the US Economy: White House Publishes 'Economic Facts' About Millennials' Benefits to US

The White House, with the Council of Economic Advisers, published a report on the economic impacts of the largest generation in the U.S.: millennials.

Secret Service Agent Leaked Obama's Travel Plans in 2012: Report

The 2012 leak raised further questions about Secret Service Embarrassment for the Secret Service continues as former aides of Mitt Romney claims that a Secret Service agent in 2012 leaked President Barack Obama's travel plans.

White House Flaunts 'Fact Sheet' on Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the Latino Community: From Immigration, Health Care and Economics

President Barack Obama has had a turbulent few months with the Latino community due to inaction from Congress on immigration reform and his executive action delay. Despite the setbacks in Washington, D.C., the White House wants to remind the Latino community of the Obama administration’s accomplishments.

Secret Service Director Julia Pierson Resigns Amid Controversy Over Security Breaches

Julia Pierson, the first woman to hold the position as the director of the U.S. Secret Service, has officially resigned following a string of security lapses.

Barack Obama Job Approval Rating: Disapproval Rate Slips, Improves on Terrorism and Health Care Policy

President Barack Obama’s approval rating and his handling of health care policies and terrorism improved in recent weeks, but the disapproval rating outweighed the positive gains.

Immigration Reform Update: Sen. Ted Cruz Jokes Immigration with White House Fence Jumper, Wins Values Voter Straw Poll

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, won laughs and a straw poll at the annual Family Research Council Action's Values Voter Summit, a Christian conservative forum for citizens who want to "preserve the bedrock values of traditional marriage, religious liberty, sanctity of life and limited government".

Obama Job Approval Rating: Few New York Latinos Rate President 'Excellent,' Majority Believe State Is in Recession

The latest Marist College Institute for Public Opinion poll revealed 25 percent of New York's Latinos said President Obama has done a "good" job.

White House Intruder Omar J. Gonzalez Held Without Bail

Prosecutors say the man charged with climbing over the White House security fence and running inside with a knife last Friday was "a danger to the president."

White House Intruder: Secret Service Launches Investigation After Break-In

Secret service is investigating how a man was able to make it pass security and run to the front doors of the White House before being apprehended on Friday.

White House anti-assault campaign uses stars, sports to reach campuses

U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, who have long talked about the need to curb sexual assault at universities, got some help on Friday from the people many young adults actually listen to: celebrities and athletes.

Citizenship and Immigration Services to Naturalize Over 27,000 New Citizens

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced thousands of individuals will be declared citizens as the country commemorates its Constitution.

Immigration Reform Update: Obama Administration 'Aggressive, Coordinated' on Immigration Numbers, Says US Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner

Commissioner Richard Gil Kerlikowske of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported on the situation at the southwest U.S. border, stating that the country's border "has been and remains more secure than it has been in decades."

ISIS Beheadings Aftermath: Parents of Slain Journalists Claim US Government Banned Families From Paying Ransom

The families of both slain men say that government officials threatened them with criminal charges if they paid a ransom to ISIL. The government denies it threatened the families but warned them about the legal implications.

Obama ISIS Speech Criticized by House Speaker John Boehner, GOP Senators, But they Agreed on Islamic State's Threat

President Barack Obama addressed the nation about his plans to target the Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL, and lawmakers from the Republican Party commented on the positives and negatives of his strategy.

White House Promotes Obama's Four Principles for 'Common Sense' Immigration Reform Proposal

Obama said he would announce an executive action if Congress does not provide him a "common-sense" comprehensive immigration bill. To support what he's looking for, the White House outlines four main principles for a "common-sense" proposal.
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