President Obama stands with Jeh Johnson, his choice for the next Homeland Security secretary, and Vice President Joe Biden, in the White House Rose Garden on Friday.
Originally published on Fri October 18, 2013 6:22 pm
President Obama on Friday nominated Jeh Johnson, who used to be the top lawyer at the Pentagon, to serve as the country's next secretary of Homeland Security.
His nomination will have to be confirmed by the Senate.
Originally published on Fri October 18, 2013 6:58 pm
After successfully staring down congressional Republicans in the shutdown-debt ceiling fight, President Obama pivoted to immigration in a move with almost no downside.
That makes it perfect as the next vehicle for him to use to cause the GOP major indigestion.
Before being re-elected last year, President Obama said he hoped the Republican "fever" of opposition to him would break during his second term. But if the just-completed standoff is any indication, that temperature is still spiking.
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