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The White House is lashing out at cheap north face jackets Congressional critics of the administration's policy on terrorism.  President Barack Obama's top counter-terrorism advisor John Brennan says these critics are playing politics with national security.

"Quite frankly, I am tiring of politicians using national security issues, such as terrorism, as a political football," Brennan said.

During an appearance on…

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The 26-year-old allowed cameras into his home and office during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show.

They showed the billionaire greeting his girlfriend Priscilla Chan with…