May 16 Watch White House Works to Calm Storm of Scandal President Barack Obama used a rainy, Rose Garden news conference to get in front of a series of political storms, tackling questions on the IRS scandal, the AP subpoenas and Benghazi. Judy Woodruff talks to White House communications director Jennifer… Continue watching
May 08 Watch Treasury Secretary Lew on Long-Term Unemployment, Party Divide on Spending Cuts Treasury Secretary Lew on Long-Term Unemployment, Party Divide on Spending Cuts… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch News Wrap: Treasury Nominee Lew Defends Citigroup Tenure at Confirmation In other news Wednesday, Jack Lew, nominee for Treasury Secretary, defended his time as CEO of Citigroup, during which he invested in a Citi fund registered in the Cayman Islands. Also, the Obama administration called for Congress to close gaps… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch News Wrap: Obama Chooses Foreign Policy Adviser for New Chief of Staff In other news Friday, President Obama selected his foreign policy advisor Denis McDonough to replace Jack Lew as White House chief of staff. Meanwhile the Defense Department began eliminating 46,000 Pentagon jobs held by temporary civilian workers, in response to… Continue watching
Jan 10 Watch Obama Taps Chief of Staff Jack Lew to Be Next Treasury Secretary Obama Taps Chief of Staff Jack Lew to Be Next Treasury Secretary… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch News Wrap: Obama Plans to Nominate Chief of Staff Lew to Treasury Position In other news Wednesday, President Obama is ready to nominate Jack Lew as his new Treasury secretary. Lew currently serves as White House chief of staff and played a critical role in recent budget deal negotiations. If confirmed by the… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch Cuts, Deficit Highlight 2012 Budget Blueprint, But Battles Loom in Washington President Obama submitted his $3.7 trillion federal budget blueprint for 2012. Gwen Ifill speaks with White House Budget Director Jack Lew about the details of the budget and Judy Woodruff has the Republican reaction from Sen. Rob Portman, a member… Continue watching