Sept 15, 2014: Daily Banter: Fox News Reporter Already Suggests That Obama’s Anti-ISIS Coalition Is a “Failure”
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest had just finished explaining to NBC’s Kristen Welker that although progress has been made in the formation of the coalition, he was unable to make specific announcements naming the countries, or the type of assistance, because such announcements ought to be left to the governments of those nations.

Aug 17, 2014: News Busters: ABC, CBS Hype Perry Indictment, Promote ‘Political Embarrassment Of A Mugshot’
NBC’s Kristen Welker was the only reporter to spotlight how there’s “largely bipartisan support for Perry with former Obama advisor David Axelrod tweeting that the indictment “seems pretty sketchy” and potential 2016 rival Jeb Bush calling the charges politically motivated and ridiculous.”

Apr 11, 2014: Daily Caller: NBC reporter: Sebelius’ disastrous ‘Daily Show’ appearance last fall helped force her resignation [VIDEO]
NBC reporter Kristen Welker said Friday that the White House was “concerned” by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ “quite rocky” appearance on “The Daily Show” last fall, adding that the secretary’s public relations blunders after the Obamacare rollout convinced administration officials it was time for her to go.

Jan 20, 2014: Media Research Center: NBC, ABC Gush Over Michelle Obama’s 50th Birthday: ‘Hottest Party In Town’
NBC’s Kristen Welker struck a similar tone where she commented that this was a, “Night that really did live up to its billing with performances by Beyoncé and John Legend. And the guest list was just as impressive.” Welker even hyped NBC’s number one Obama fan boy Al Roker, who got an invite to the party. The NBC reporter added: Guests were told to eat beforehand and dust off their dancing shoes for a lady who’s been known to do the Dougie. Michelle Obama is not afraid to have fun. And it seems turning 50 has been no exception… Instead it's been something to celebrate, from pictures with her new AARP card to this adorable tweet from The White House showing how much she's grown. The woman whom for many has become a fashion icon and model mom is now an example of how to hit a major milestone with ease.

Dec 28, 2013: News Busters: NBC's Kristen Welker Laments 2013 As 'A Year To Forget' for Obama's Legacy
On Saturday’s Today, NBC reporter Kristen Welker was assigned the task of rewinding through President Obama’s year in 2013. The screen graphic was clear: “A YEAR TO FORGET?” The liberals couldn't gin up any happy talk. Obama failed to achieve his liberal goals and his health-care rollout was “botched.”

Dec 26, 2013: The Tunnel Wall: Greenwald Snarks at MSNBC: I Defend Snowden Like You Defend Obama ’24 Hours a Day’
"Things got heated when MSNBC anchor Kristen Welker cited critics who’ve accused Greenwald of “crossing a line” in his defense of Snowden. “What do you say to your critics who say you’ve become more of a spokesman for Edward Snowden?” she asked.

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Apr 25, 2013: Girard College: White House Correspondent Welker to Speak at Graduation
Kristen Welker, NBC News White House Correspondent since December 2011, will be the commencement speaker at Girard College on Thursday, June 6

Dec 20, 2011: Inside Cable News: Kristen Welker Interview
The Philly Post’s Gail Shister interviews MSNBC/NBC News’ newly minted White House Correspondent Kristen Welker…

Dec 19, 2011: NABJ: NABJ Congratulates member Kristen Welker for her Appointment as NBC News White House Correspondent
Today the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congratulates member Kristen Welker for her appointment as NBC News White House Correspondent.

Dec 14, 2011: TV Newser: Kristen Welker Named NBC White House Correspondent; Network Sets 2012 Politics Coverage
After several months of covering the beat, this morning NBC News has named Kristen Welker White House correspondent. The announcement comes as NBC announces their plans for covering the 2012 primaries and general election including the relaunch of NBCPolitics.com.

Dec 8, 2010: Daily Motion: Kristen Welker Gets a Promotion
Our beloved Kristen Welker is headed to the network. Kristen is leaving NBC10 to become a national correspondent for NBC News based out of Burbank, Calif.

Aug 18, 2010: Philly.com: NBC10's Kristen Welker promoted to NBC News
Congratulations to NBC10 anchor/reporter Kristen Welker who has been hired by NBC News as a network correspondent, and starting Aug. 30, will report for "NBC Nightly News," "Today," and MSNBC. NBC News President Steve Capus announced her promotion today. Welker, a Germantown Friends and Harvard graduate, had been in Los Angeles since June reporting for NBC news out of Burbank where she'll be based during her new multi-year assignment.

Mar 28, 2010: PR Newswire: Philadelphia Native Kristen Welker Joins NBC 10 News as General Assignment Reporter
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristen Welker's dream to work in her hometown has come true. Starting Monday, April 4th, she joins NBC 10 News as a general assignment reporter. News Vice President Chris Blackman made the announcement.

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Kristen Welker is an American television journalist working for NBC News. She serves as a White House Correspondent based in Washington. Welker has worked at the ABC affiliates WLNE-TV in Providence, Rhode Island and KRCR-TV in Redding/Chico, California and joined NBC in 2005 at affiliate WCAU where she was a reporter and weekend anchor, then joined NBC News in 2010 as a correspondent based at the NBC News West Coast Headquarters in Burbank, California and became White House Correspondent in December 2011. Welker has traveled around the world with President Obama, Vice President Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama.