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Iran nuclear deal illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Iran nuclear deal echo chamber rides again

By Sean Durns

Ben Rhodes’ book ‘The World As It Is’ says Obama unaware of FBI Trump probe

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This image released by Magnolia Pictures shows a scene from the documentary &quot;The Final Year,&quot; about President Barack Obama's final year in office. (Magnolia Pictures via AP)

Review: Doc looks back wistfully look at Obama-era diplomacy

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

In this Feb. 16, 2016, file photo, then-Deputy National Security Adviser For Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes speaks in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) **FILE**

D.C. reporters can’t get enough of Ben Rhodes’ echo chamber

By Larry O'Connor - The Washington Times

Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting, Ben Rhodes, speaks during a news briefing in Edgartown, Mass., on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Rhodes discussed the refugee and conflict conditions in Northern Iraq. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

ANDREW NAPOLITANO: Who answers for government lies?

By Andrew P. Napolitano

His story: White House adviser Ben Rhodes wrote that a main objective should be to "reinforce the president and the administration's strength." (Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: Ben Rhodes must account for lies about Iran deal

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Deputy National Security Adviser for strategic communications Ben Rhodes stands at right as President Obama and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk leave the stage after making statements to reporters in Warsaw on June 3, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

White House cites executive privilege, keeps Obama adviser from testifying about Iran nuclear deal

By Stephen Dinan and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser for strategic communications, said the public relations effort he created to sell the Iran nuclear deal was intended only "to push out facts." (Associated Press) ** FILE **

White House mocks House panel for seeking Iran testimony

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Illustration on the media's protection on Obama by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

MONICA CROWLEY: Obama’s King’s Guard

By Monica Crowley - The Washington Times

Illustration of Ben Rhodes by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

CLIFFORD MAY: How Ben Rhodes helped Obama betray America

By Clifford D. May

Ben Rhodes, deputy national security adviser for strategic communications, said the public relations effort he created to sell the Iran nuclear deal was intended only "to push out facts." (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ben Rhodes, Obama aide, stirs ill will at home, abroad with series of gaffes

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

An Iranian woman walks past a mural depicting Iranian armed forces in the battlefield, at Palestine Sq. in Tehran on Jan. 16, 2016. (Associated Press) **FILE**

White House adviser defends spin of Iran nuclear deal

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Ashton Carter: ‘We’re prepared to change rules of engagement’ in fight against Islamic State

By David Sherfinski and Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Obama will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend to discuss terrorism and the environment. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Obama’s India trip will focus on environment, terrorism talks with Modi

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sen. Rand Paul said former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's war record is likely to give independents and even some Democrats pause at the thought of supporting her in 2016.

PRUDEN: No naps for the war-weary

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

The Islamic State, which controls large portions of Iraq and Syria, "seems to be absolutely certain they will be trying to kill as many Americans as possible in the United States as well as elsewhere," said Robert Spencer, director of Jihad Watch. (Raqqa Media Center Via Associated Press)

Obama considering airstrikes in Syria against Islamic State

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a press conference with Australia's Defense Minister David Johnston in Sydney, Australia, Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. Hagel is in Australia along with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for talks with government officials as part of the annual Australia-United States Ministerial talks.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith, Pool)

Obama puts 130 ground troops in Iraq

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Saturday, July 19, 2014 photo, the church of Mary is seen abandoned after Islamic militants closed it and brought the cross down from the rooftop in Mosul, 225 miles (360 kilometers) northwest of Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Sunday condemned the Islamic State extremist group's actions targeting Christians in territory it controls, saying they reveal the threat the jihadists pose to the minority community's "centuries-old heritage." (AP Photo)

Iraq Christians get meeting with top Obama aide

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

His story: White House adviser Ben Rhodes wrote that a main objective should be to "reinforce the president and the administration's strength." (Associated Press)

Administration official: Israel can do more to avoid civilian deaths

By Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times