Sep 21, 2011 8:15am

UN Ambassador Susan Rice Fires Back at Mitt Romney and Rick Perry: Don’t ‘Play Politics’ with Diplomacy

President Obama faces a diplomatic thicket at the UN this week, and it’s drawing fire from the Republicans who want to replace him.  This morning on “GMA,” Obama’s UN Ambassador fired back. Saying the Republicans were “playing politics” with international issues, Susan Rice responded to… Read More »

Sep 21, 2011 7:09am

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Vows ‘Resolute’ Response if US Has a Plan for Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad questioned the motives of Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta who said it’s only a “matter of time” before a revolution hits Iran, like the one that swept the region this Spring. “Does he have any plans for any interference in Iran… Read More »

Sep 21, 2011 6:31am

Full Transcript: Interview With President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran

I interviewed Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad yesterday. Here is the full transcript of the interview. STEPHANOPOULOS: Mr. President, thank you for joining us again.  I want to begin with a topic that– many Americans are interested, of course the Americans, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer.  Last… Read More »

Sep 20, 2011 12:41pm

Iranian President Ahmadinejad Guarantees Hikers’ Release: ‘When We Said We Will Release Them, We Will Release Them’

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted that the two imprisoned hikers, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, will soon be released “as a humanitarian gesture” from Iran where they have been held for more than two years.   “I did say within the next few days and… Read More »

Sep 20, 2011 10:40am

Carville on Possible Primary Challenge: Nader Has Done Enough Damage

James Carville had harsh words for Ralph Nader who is trying to recruit a primary challenger to run against President Obama. Yesterday Nader told the LA Times that Obama should “welcome” the challenge, “because nothing’s worse than an incumbent president slipping in the polls, being… Read More »

Sep 15, 2011 8:46am

RNC Chair: I’m ‘Very Satisfied’ With GOP 2012 Field

That’s what the Chairman of the Republican National Committee told me this morning when I asked if there’s still time for other candidates – namely Chris Christie or Sarah Palin – to jump in the race. “I think that there is time for a lot… Read More »

Sep 14, 2011 9:06am

Caroline Kennedy on Jacqueline Kennedy’s ‘Brave’ Tapes: My Daughters Were ‘Absolutely Horrified’ at Some Opinions

  There is so much fascinating material in these new tapes, “Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy.” I got the book last night and couldn’t put it down. Also had the chance to talk about it with Caroline Kennedy, when she… Read More »

Sep 13, 2011 9:06am

David Axelrod Post GOP Debate: No Real Difference Between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney

  President Obama’s top political strategist came to our “GMA” studios this morning and told me that Rick Perry is learning that “when you’re the frontrunner you become a target.” The latest polls show that Republican primary voters now think that Perry is more electable… Read More »

Sep 9, 2011 8:57am

Vice President Biden: Terror Threat Is ‘Credible’ But ‘No Smoking Gun’

I spoke to Vice President Joe Biden this morning about two big stories – the 9/11 anniversary terror plot and the president’s jobs proposal. On the terror plot Biden told me that he and the president were briefed on the situation and that they had… Read More »

Sep 8, 2011 12:47pm

Hillary for President? Bill Daley Dismisses Cheney’s Idea

Yesterday former Vice President Cheney told ABC News’ Jon Karl that it would “good for the country” if Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would challenge the president in the Democratic primary. Today, President Obama’s Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, responded telling me that “there is… Read More »

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