Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016 – 1:05 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any comments to make at the top. We can go straight to your questions. Kevin, do you want to start? Q Thanks, Josh. With the attempted coup in Turkey and crackdown on[Read More…]
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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kettles (Video)
President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Charles Kettles for conspicuous gallantry, in the East Room of the White House, July 18, 2016. Then-Major Kettles distinguished himself in combat operations near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, on May 15, 1967 and is credited[Read More…]
Democratic National Convention Announces Americans from Across the Country to Speak at National Convention
Speakers will tell their personal story to put a spotlight on the stakes in this election, how Hillary Clinton has already made a difference for families, and what she will do for families as President of the United States PHILADELPHIA -(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016. Ahead of the Democratic National Convention[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at the National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives 40th Annual Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2016 Good morning – and thank you for the opportunity to be here today. I want to express my gratitude to Executive Director [Dwayne] Crawford and President [Gregory] Thomas for their outstanding leadership of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. It’s a pleasure to be[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Statement on Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shooting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2016 Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement regarding the shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: “I have been briefed on the ongoing situation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and I will continue to monitor events throughout the day. Although information about this morning’s incident is still[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Attack of the Baton Rouge Police
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2016 I join President Obama in strongly condemning today’s targeted attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge that killed three police officers and wounded three others. It’s despicable. It’s cowardly. And it’s an attack on our very way of life and rule of law. Like thousands of[Read More…]
President Obama Delivers Statement on the Attack in Baton Rouge (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2016 Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov
As Trump Comes to Cleveland, Ohioans See Stark Choice on Display: Dangerous Division vs. Stronger Together
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2016 By: Chris Wyant, Hillary for Ohio State Director, Hillary for America Two years ago, Republicans were envisioning a united GOP convention in Cleveland that would help them win a critical presidential battleground. But that dream never came to fruition. This week, the choice facing Ohio voters in[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on Shooting of Police Officers in Baton Rouge
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 17, 2016. After news that three police officers had been killed and several others wounded in a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “Today’s devastating assault on police officers in Baton Rouge is an assault on all of us. There is no justification[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Turkey Travel Warning, July 16, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. In light of the July 15 coup attempt and its aftermath, we suggest U.S. citizens reconsider travel to Turkey at this time. This[Read More…]
