Daily news review regarding the White House and US politics for Wed, Jan 14, 2015 thanks to White House Dossier.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015  

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Obama approval among military craters . . . Only 15 percent approve of his work as commander in chief while 55 percent disapprove as the president forces wrenching changes. Military Times
White House stands by criticism of Charlie Hebdo . . . The White House Monday refused to back away from its pre-Paris-attack criticism of the magazine Charlie Hebdo’s exercise of free speech, claiming it was meant as some kind of defense of our troops. White House Dossier
White House: It's not Islamic terrorism! . . . The White House tried to explain Tuesday why it has refused to use the term “radical Islam” in describing the Islamist terrorists responsible for last week’s Paris attacks and other acts of violence across the globe. Washington Times
Podesta to leave White House, join Hillary . . . Counselor to the President John Podesta will take on a senior role in Hillary Clinton's as yet undeclared Presidential campaign when he departs the White House next month, according to a published report. Fox News
Obama to propose new regulations . . . The Obama administration is planning to roll out regulations governing oil and gas sector emissions of methane, a potent heat-trapping gas, as early as this week in an effort to curb climate change. Washington Examiner
Huckabee slams Obamas for letting kids listen to Beyonce . . . Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has accused President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, of double standards in parenting, saying in an interview published Tuesday that the first family shelters its daughters from some things but allows them to listen to the music of Beyoncé.Associated Press
Congressman apologizes for Hitler tweet . . . Wrote that even Hitler made it to Paris. Politico
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GOP senators seek to bar Obama from closing Gitmo . . . Citing the terrorist attacks in Paris, newly empowered Republican senators on Tuesday proposed restrictions on President Barack Obama's ability to transfer terror suspects out of the federal prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for the remainder of his term. Associated Press
Obama is obsessed with closing Gitmo. And it's harming national security.
Boehner's bartender threatens to kill him . . . A former Ohio country club bartender -- who told authorities that he was Jesus Christ -- allegedly threatened to murder House Speaker John Boehner last fall because he believed the Ohio congressman was responsible for Ebola.Fox News
Romney falls flat with GOP lawmakers . . . Even among his onetime allies, the news that the former Massachusetts governor is considering a third consecutive run for president is being met with criticism or cool indifference on Capitol Hill. The Hill
Paul hires campaign manager . . . Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul has hired a presidential campaign manager — in all but name — to direct his expected 2016 quest for the White House, a clear sign he is running.Newsmax
Senate to vote on whether climate change real . . . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that he would allow a vote on an amendment from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on whether climate change is real, and whether humans have a small window to fix the problem or damage the Earth irreparably. The Blaze

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