Ben Wolfgang
Articles by Ben Wolfgang
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. Published May 16, 2014
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. Published May 16, 2014
As author, Biden distant second to Obama
Published May 15, 2014
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. Published May 15, 2014
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. Published May 14, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
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. Published May 11, 2014
Obama riles organized labor with Walmart visit
Citing the dangers of climate change, President Obama on Friday took new executive action to promote renewable power and energy efficiency, but the venue the White House chose to make its announcement — a San Jose-area Walmart — led to an uproar among some Democrats and leading figures in organized labor who object to the company's workplace practices. Published May 9, 2014
Obama, Putin to mark D-Day celebration in France
Published May 8, 2014
Obama rallies Dems, says midterm elections crucial to breaking cycle of ‘cynicism and dysfunction’
President Obama told Democratic donors Wednesday night that the looming November midterm contests are vitally important — even more important than his own election victories in terms of breaking "this downward spiral of even more cynicism and more dysfunction" that has gripped the nation's political system. Published May 8, 2014
Obama tours site of devastating Arkansas tornadoes, pledges federal support
President Obama on Wednesday told the people of an Arkansas town devastated by tornadoes that their "country is going to be here for you" through the long rebuilding process. Published May 7, 2014
Obama to strip Russia of trade benefits
President Obama on Wednesday took further action economic action against Russia. Published May 7, 2014
White House disputes Putin claim of Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine border
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday his troops have pulled back from the Ukrainian border — a claim immediately disputed by the White House — and also declared that an insurgent-backed referendum Sunday should be scrapped, raising questions about whether Mr. Putin has blinked or is merely trying to distance Moscow from further violence and unrest. Published May 7, 2014
Driver in custody after prompting White House lockdown
U.S. Secret Service stopped the driver, who hasn't been identified and appears to have been driving a Honda sedan, and took him into custody about 4:40 p.m. Published May 6, 2014
White House rejects calls for VA chief Shinseki to resign
Amid growing calls for his resignation, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki still has the full trust of President Obama, White House press secretary Jay Carney said Tuesday. Published May 6, 2014
