Tag: George W. Bush

In "Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic," former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum takes a look at the past powers of an American empire that birthed Trumpism. (screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

David Frum rewrites the narrative of American empire (and himself) in ‘Trumpocracy’

Davis Richardson · January 18, 2018 12:12 am

Referring to former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, President Trump boasted in an interview: "I guess they all realized they were going to have to leave it to a president that scored the highest on tests." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: Clinton, Bush, and Obama left North Korea to me because I score ‘the highest on tests’

Naomi Lim · January 17, 2018 11:18 pm

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed that President Trump will speak to those attending the March for Life on Wednesday, noting that he will speak to the crowd via satellite from the Rose Garden. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump to deliver live video address to March for Life attendees

Gabby Morrongiello · January 17, 2018 6:33 pm

Democrats' history on immigration is one of empty rhetoric and base deception. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

You think Democrats want to fix immigration? Dream on!

Washington Examiner · January 17, 2018 5:01 am

Days after President Trump's now-infamous "shithole countries" remarks in immigration talks, the words now could potentially hold up future legislation, including funding the federal government. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Who really ‘blew’ DACA talks?

W. James Antle III · January 16, 2018 5:01 am

"Let's not turn women into snowflakes. Let's not infantilize women," Condoleezza Rice said. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

Condoleezza Rice: Let’s not turn women into snowflakes in wake of #MeToo movement

Naomi Lim · January 14, 2018 9:20 pm

After President Trump said he would not visit the United Kingdom due to the possibility of a poor reception, author J.K. Rowling tweeted a chicken emoji in response, implying he was scared. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

JK Rowling tweets chicken emoji at Trump for decision to cancel London trip

Katie Leach · January 13, 2018 4:13 pm

Getting Smart

The Editors · January 12, 2018 9:00 am

Heidi Heitkamp called Alex Azar, a former pharmaceuticals executive and Department of Health and Human Services veteran under the George W. Bush administration, "incredibly competent." (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Heidi Heitkamp will support HHS pick Alex Azar

Robert King · January 11, 2018 7:32 pm

On Monday, journalist Michael Wolff addressed the critics who've noted the many errors in his new book, "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Beltway Confidential

Michael Wolff’s ‘Fire and Fury’ marks the return of Dan Rather-style journalism

Becket Adams · January 9, 2018 3:42 am

President Trump has said that any legislation touching the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program must include a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. (John Gibbins/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool)

Under Trump, opposing ‘chain migration’ is even bigger than ‘amnesty’

W. James Antle III · January 5, 2018 5:01 am

Let’s Stop With the ‘But Gorsuch’ Defense of Trump

Jonathan V. Last · January 3, 2018 9:40 am